Through twitter handle, MIDIMAR said that the refugee was injured by tear gas Police used to disperse protesting refugees.
“Today (Wednesday), one refugee from Kiziba camp succumbed to his injuries got when, together with some other refugees, he was trying to interfere with police patrols yesterday 1st May. A tear gas used to disperse the said refugees injured him,” the tweet reads.
The protests followed Monday suspension of refugee committee in the camp over what MIDIMAR said the committee had been mobilizing refugees to revolt against government officials and partner institutions, denying them access to the camp, and causing disorder among the refugees, thereby rendering the camp and its surroundings unsafe.
On Tuesday, Police arrested 23 refugees over violence by attacking Police officers conducting patrols in and around the camp.
According to Police, several refugees resorted to violence, throwing stones and attacking police officers with sharp objects which led to the arrest of these twenty-three.
MIDIMAR has said that after dissolution, the process of establishing an interim committee is underway.
“The Interim committee to be elected soon, will be derived from village and Religious leaders and other levels representing refugees,” MIDIMAR said in a tweet.
As Police patrols continue, MIDIMAR urged refugees not to interfere the Police.
“MIDIMAR calls upon refugees not to interfere Police patrols for their security.
Refugees are reminded that any person who interferes with restoring normalcy in camp are in violation of the law and will be held to account,” reads the tweet.
In February, Refugees in Kiziba demonstrated some marching out of the camp and camped at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) offices in Karongi protesting over reduced food rations.
According to Police, the protests turned violent and left five dead and others including police officers injured.
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