The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has called for harmony between Rwandans and foreigners living in Rwanda, mostly students, and urged them to avoid any confrontation. He made the call while responding to a recent incident in Kigali involving Rwandan and South Sudanese youth, which, according to reports, resulted in a physical scuffle. ALSO READ: Over 200 Sudanese medical students to complete studies in Rwanda “Reports of an unfortunate incident in Kigali involving Rwandan and South Sudanese youth have come to my attention. I want to emphasize that violence has no place in our society, and recent comments targeting the South Sudanese community are not in line with our values as Rwandans,” Nduhungirehe noted. ALSO READ: Basij-Rasikh on Afghan girls’ journey, finding welcoming learning place in Rwanda As Rwandans are marking the festive season, Nduhungirehe encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly while fostering a spirit of peace and harmony. “Together, let us continue making Rwanda the safe and welcoming home we all take pride in,” the minister said. He reiterated that Rwanda’s history should remind everyone of the importance of standing for unity and openness, rejecting any form of division or prejudice. “Let us remain calm and trust our security and justice systems to address this incident in accordance with the law,” he added. Earlier, Rwanda National Police had vowed to follow up on the reported incidents, reiterating that there is no discrimination when it comes on following up on those who break the law.
