War in DRC, More Congolese refugees fleeing to Rwanda

{As war rages in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the number of Congolese refugees in Rwanda is increasing. Over 3000 Congolese refugees crossed the Border to Rwanda since the outbreak of the fighting between rebels of M23 and the Congolese Army-FARDC.}

On Sunday 27 October, FARDC recovered Kiwanja, a town located at 70 km north of Goma (North Kivu). The Head of Monusco said the recovered town is under MONUSCO control.

The fighting between the FARDC and the M23 resumed early on Friday morning in Kibumba. The recent clashes have been the most violent since last August. Meanwhile, as the fighting between FARCD and M23 continues, the Kampala talks between the Congolese government and the rebels have been suspended for a week so far.

Furthermore, there has been a significant number of Congolese refugees from the Rubavu District who have fled to Rwanda.

The District officials said on Sunday they recorded over 2500 Congolese refugees.
Speaking to IGIHE, The executive Secretary of Rubavu District, Sheikh Bahame Hassan confirmed “About 510 refugees crossed the Border via Busasamana while other 2120 crossed to Rwanda while passing through the sector of Bugeshi”.

In retrospect, the number of Congolese seeking refuge in Rwanda is steadily increasing due to the unrest in the neighboring DRC.