The DRC government has instituted new changes that will regulate the opening and closing of its borders with Rwanda.
The Borders have been open 24hrs daily. But with the new changes, the Borders will always open at 6AM and close at 6PM.
In a statement released Sunday, October 21, the governor of North Kivu, Julien Paluku evokes a “redevelopment” opening hours and closing the borders between Goma and Gisenyi.
The border of the Great and Little gates open now 06hoo morning and close at 18hoo local.
However,the statement does not explain the reasons for the decision, merely indicating that the measure is “in pursuance of instructions from the Government dated 19 October 2012”.
Congolese Civil society in North Kivu welcomed the decision. Their spokesman, Omar Kavota, considers that the measure could help to further secure the city of Goma.
Rwandan authorities have not yet responded to this measure.
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