Rwanda: AFC/M23 Facilitates Safe Return of Burundian Refugees, Urges Reciprocity

Rwanda: AFC/M23 Facilitates Safe Return of Burundian Refugees, Urges Reciprocity

DR Congolese rebel movement AFC/M23, on Monday, December 15, facilitated the voluntary return of more than 500 Burundian refugees to their country, calling on the government of Burundi to reciprocate by guaranteeing the safe return of Congolese refugees displaced by ongoing tensions in eastern DR Congo.

AFC/M23 facilitates safe return of Burundian refugees, urges reciprocity

DR Congolese rebel movement AFC/M23, on Monday, December 15, facilitated the voluntary return of more than 500 Burundian refugees to their country, calling on the government of Burundi to reciprocate by guaranteeing the safe return of Congolese refugees displaced by ongoing tensions in eastern DR Congo. ALSO READ: DR Congo coalition continues targeted extermination campaign against Banyamulenge civillians – AFC/M23 In a statement posted on his o…

M23 Repatriates 500 Burundian Refugees

The Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC/M23) has repatriated more than 500 Burundian refugees. In a statement issued on Monday, Lawrence Kanyuka, Head of the M23 Communication Department, called on the Government of Burundi to ensure the safe and unhindered return of Congolese refugees who fled their homes following indiscriminate bombardments by coalition forces of the Kinshasa regime, particularly in Sange, Luvungi, and Katogota. K…