In the last month, Rwanda has shown you:
🔹The FDLR
🔹The European Mercenaries
🔹The offensive foreign forces
🔹The stockpiles of weaponry at our border.
Yet the world still downplays the gravity of the security threats we face. Why? Is it racism? Is it disdain? Is it a calculated geopolitical choice?
The only irrefutable proof left of the danger we face is our destruction. And it seems this is an acceptable outcome for many international actors. They will swoop in with something as truly useless as MONUSCO or another UNAMIR, then spend the next 20 years giving our people biscuits and cardboard.
One thing is certain: The Government of Rwanda will protect its people and everyone who lives here—resolutely and decisively. The question is not whether Rwanda will defend itself, but what must happen to prevent further escalation.
The answer is obvious. The root of this crisis lies in the DRC’s continued collusion with genocidal forces and its deliberate fueling of regional instability.
International actors must demand an immediate end to Kinshasa’s support for FDLR and associated extremist elements. The presence of offensive foreign forces in the region, operating under the guise of ‘peacekeeping,’ must be removed. Permanent security guarantees must also be established along our shared border.
Regarding the inter-Congolese conflict, dialogue between the DRC government and M23 is not only the most pragmatic approach but the only one that offers the prospect of lasting peace.
Anything short of this is a meaningless delay, a refusal to confront reality, and a failure to learn from history.
Today, Minister @nsanzimanasabin met with Ms. Joanne Mutungi, Regional Director at @InstituteGC and her delegation. They discussed ongoing collaboration and new partnerships in the health sector, particularly the use of artificial intelligence and data science to improve health outcomes.
Today, Hon. @mcbagabe received a courtesy call from Joanne Mutungi, @InstituteGC Regional Director. They discussed TBI’s ongoing and future contributions to Rwanda’s agriculture sector and explored new avenues to deepen collaboration in advancing food systems transformation.
For those asking me to detail FDLR attacks against Rwanda, here you go.. thx @SamanthaTeta for the thorough breakdown:
1990s
1. 1997-2000 – ALiR (FDLR) launched terror attacks in western & northern Rwanda, killing thousands, mainly genocide survivors & those accused of RPF ties.
2. Oct 29, 1996 – Zairean troops in support of the genocidal forces shelled Cyangugu, killing & wounding civilians.
3. Mar 18, 1997 – They slaughtered the Nyange students.
4. Jan 19, 1998 – ALiR/FDLR ambushed a BRALIRWA bus in Nyamyumba and burned the victims alive.
2010s
1. Jul 15, 2012 – Bombs fired from Goma landed in Gisura & Ruhara villages (Rubavu).
2. Aug 29, 2012 – Bombs hit Mbugangari marketplace, killed Vestine Mukagasana & seriously injured her two-month-old baby. More bombs landed near Grand Barriere & Busasamana village.
3. Nov 3, 2012 – FARDC/FDLR fighters conducted armed reconnaissance at Busasamana.
4. And on Nov 27, 2012 – FDLR attacked Muti village (Rubavu) with 150 fighters in FARDC uniforms, using Congolese IDs & FARDC supplied weapons.
5. Dec 2, 2012 – FDLR attacked Kinigi, killing a Karisoke Research Centre employee.
6. May 24, 2013 – FDLR fired into Rwanda at Bisoke, then withdrew back to DRC.
2020s
7. Mar 19 & 23, 2022 – DRC armed forces shelled Kinigi (Musanze), and Gahunga (Burera), causing casualties & property damage.
8. Jun 10, 2022 – DRC forces fired two 122mm rockets from Bunagana into Nyabigoma (Musanze).
9. 2022-2023 - Sukhoi-25 jets from DRC violated Rwandan airspace.
10. Jan 26 2025 - DRC coalition forces shelled and fired into Rubavu, killing 16 and injuring over 160 civilians.
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