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| Tensions between Burundi and Rwanda increase |
| 2024-01-24 |
| [AFRICANEWS] Rwandan authorities accused the Burundian leader of making "inflammatory allegations aimed at sowing division among Rwandans", reigniting tensions that have persisted since Burundi closed all crossing points with Rwanda earlier this month. Relations between Rwanda and Burundi have deteriorated in recent weeks after Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye renewed accusations that Rwanda is financing and training the RED-Tabara group rebels. Burundian authorities consider RED-Tabara a terrorist movement and accuse its members of participating in a failed coup attempt in 2015. The group first emerged in 2011 and has been accused of a series of attacks in Burundi since 2015. Mr Ndayishimiye spoke about Rwandan youth in "captivity" at an event in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, on Sunday, saying the region must continue to fight until the Rwandan people put pressure on themselves. government. He was addressing a youth conference after attending the inauguration of Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. He apparently spoke in his capacity as the African Union's champion for youth, peace and security. Related: Burundi: 2024-01-08 James Crumbley echoes wife's concerns about 3 school shooting witnesses Burundi: 2024-01-04 Congo declares state of emergency over devastating floods and landslides Burundi: 2024-01-02 DRC: Protests erupt in Goma as opposition challenges election results Related: Rwanda: 2024-01-17 Rwanda says it kills Congolese soldier, arrests two more Rwanda: 2024-01-08 Sudanese RSF leader pledges safe passage for Abyei and South Sudan returnees Rwanda: 2024-01-07 Sudan's army chief rejects negotiations with rival RSF Related: Evariste Ndayishimiye: 2023-12-24 Burundi: 20 dead in rebel attack Evariste Ndayishimiye: 2023-12-09 Burundi: Former Prime Minister sentenced to life in prison Evariste Ndayishimiye: 2022-12-04 South Sudan troops join other EAC forces in DRC in peacekeeping mission Related: Kinshasa: 2024-01-17 Rwanda says it kills Congolese soldier, arrests two more Kinshasa: 2024-01-02 DRC: Protests erupt in Goma as opposition challenges election results Kinshasa: 2024-01-01 President Felix Tshisekedi declared winner of DRC election |
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