Rwanda receives over 300 nationals repatriated from DRC #rwanda #RwOT

Among those repatriated were mostly women and children. They returned on Thursday, October 30, 2025, through the La Corniche border, which connects Rwanda to the DRC.

Upon arrival, the returnees were transferred to the Nyarushishi Transit Center in Rusizi District.

These Rwandans had been living in a temporary camp in Goma after fleeing from various regions in Eastern DRC, where they were held captives by the FDLR.

The Vice Mayor of Rubavu District in charge of social affairs, Pacifique Ishimwe, welcomed the returnees and assured them that the government has various plans in place to help them reintegrate into normal life.

She said, "In a short time, you will be reintegrated into the community you have returned to. You will receive support to reconnect with your families, and before leaving the center to return to your places of residence, you will be provided with the necessary identification documents, especially for those who have reached adulthood. You will also be given money to help you start life and meet basic needs."

Ishimwe reassured the returnees, reminding them that they were now in the safe hands of a country that cares for them.

"We are glad you have returned, and the country is ready to help you reintegrate. As local authorities, we will continue to guide you through government programs to ensure you are reunited with your families," she noted.

The returnees were then taken to the Nyarushishi Transit Center in Rusizi District, where they will stay temporarily.

Once the returnees have received their identification documents, the government will provide them with support to fully reintegrate into society.

This assistance includes basic financial aid to help them restart their lives. Those aged above 18 will receive $188, while individuals under 18 will get $113. In addition, each returnee will be given food rations worth 45,000 Rwandan Francs.

This repatriation follows the return of another group of 277 Rwandans on October 21, 2025.

Rwanda has received 326 nationals who had been held captive by the FDLR, a terrorist group operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Once the returnees have received their identification documents, the government will provide them with support to fully reintegrate into society.

The 326 Rwandan nationals returned on Thursday, October 30, 2025, through the La Corniche border, which connects Rwanda to the DRC.

The Vice Mayor of Rubavu District, in charge of Social Welfare, Pacifique Ishimwe, welcomed the returnees and assured them that the government has various plans in place to help them reintegrate into normal life.

The returnees were then taken to the Nyarushishi Transit Center in Rusizi District, where they will stay temporarily.

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