Burundi's President Says Threat of Rwandan Attack Still Exists
In an interview with France 24, Burundi's head of state accuses Kigali of concealing a "hidden agenda" behind its presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye declared that the "threat" of a Rwandan attack against his country "still exists," in an interview granted to France 24.
According to Burundi's head of state, Rwandan authorities "are not being honest" about the reasons they cite to justify their presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He contends that a "hidden agenda" lies behind these justifications, though he did not specify the nature of this agenda according to available reports.
Tensions between Rwanda and several countries in the Great Lakes region, including Burundi and the DRC, have intensified in recent years over the presence of armed groups and Rwandan forces in eastern Congo.
The interview granted by President Ndayishimiye to France 24 did not specify what measures, if any, Burundi intends to take in response to this perceived threat, nor whether diplomatic discussions are underway with Kigali or other regional partners.
As of now, Rwanda has not publicly responded to the Burundian president's remarks, according to available information.
Sources
- La "menace" d'une attaque rwandaise contre le Burundi "existe encore", dit le président burundais — France 24 — Français
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