A statement from the Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDIMAR) says that some elements in the Kiziba Refugee Camp have been stirring trouble, including attacking law enforcement officers, in the hope of being resettled in Western countries of their choice.
MIDIMAR warned that they cannot stand refugees who violate Rwandan laws.
“Rwandan authorities cannot decide for other asylum countries, nor do we need to carry the burden of refugees who espouse lawlessness. For those refugees who wish to return to their country of origin, they are free to do so,” the statement reads.
The statement says that the Government of Rwanda, in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) and other agencies, remains willing to host peaceful refugees and provide them the usual support and benefits on condition that they respect the rule of law which is an obligation of every resident of the country.
On Friday UNHCR also appealed to refugees in Kiziba Camp to avoid further confrontation and embrace calm and restraint. They also called Rwandan Authorities to avoid tensions that could lead to further loss of life.
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