Rwanda Rejects DR Congo Refugees

Rwandan President, Paul Kagame says his country will no longer offer refuge to people fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Report says decades of instability in the east of the country have forced scores of refugees across the border into Rwanda.

“This is not Rwanda’s problem,” said Mr. Kagame, adding: “I am refusing that Rwanda should carry this burden.”

The presidency has shared Mr. Kagame’s remarks in a tweet:

“We have had refugees here for over 20 years, from DRC. I am refusing that Rwanda should carry this burden and be insulted and abused everyday about it.” President Kagame. pic.twitter.com/laDAQrW05d

— Presidency | Rwanda (@UrugwiroVillage) January 9, 2023

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