The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of saying it will no longer take in people fleeing conflict in the eastern part of DR Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo considered the Rwandan president’s statement as blackmailing the refugees.
Patrick Muyaya said even though President Kagame had attempted to walk back on his remarks on the subject, he had “revealed his true intentions”.
More than 70,000 Congolese
(native or inhabitants of Congo or the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) have crossed to Rwanda, fleeing a conflict between the government and the M23 rebels, which the international community says is supported by Rwanda. Kigali denies the claim.
Kinshasa accused Rwanda of using refugees for political purposes on Wednesday after its central African neighbor said it would no longer take in people fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.