Rwanda 'very concerned' over possible genocide in Kivu – Biruta
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta addresses members of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations, in Kigali on Thursday, March 23. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta, has said that some international actors are adamant and don’t want to recognise the eminent Genocide against Kinyarwanda-speaking Congolese in eastern DR Congo, despite several reports and evidence highlighting the facts.

While addressing members of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations, on Thursday, March 23, Biruta said: "Recognising Genocide goes hand in hand with the responsibility to prevent it from happening. The reason some international actors are hesitant about recognising a Genocide being planned in DR Congo is because it comes with a responsibility to intervene and stop it.

"They are dodging that responsibility but we keep reminding them.”

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