This message was shared through a presentation he gave on December 4, 2024, at the British think tank Chatham House, focusing on Rwanda's policy in the region and internationally.
Nduhungirehe highlighted that the FDLR, a terrorist group, poses a threat to Rwanda's security, noting that it continues to recruit new fighters and is supported by the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
'The FDLR threatens Rwanda's security, not only because it is provided with support, weapons, and money, and is sheltered by the DRC government politically, but also it spreads the genocide ideology,' he said.
He explained that the ideology propagated by the FDLR is aligned with rhetoric from DRC leaders who keep boasting of their plans to overthrow Rwanda's government.
He hinted on the connection between the FDLR and the DRC military, as well as with Burundi's forces, those from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Wazalendo militia groups, and other European mercenaries.
Nduhungirehe further explained that security is a key pillar of Rwanda's development over the past 30 years, and that the country will not allow anything to jeopardize its security, whether from within or outside.
'Rwanda will not tolerate any threat to our security and territorial integrity, which is why our border security measures, which are legal and necessary, are still in place. These measures will only be lifted once the security threat is eliminated,' he said.
On November 25, 2024, Rwanda, DRC, and Angola's ministerial representatives met in Luanda and agreed on a plan to dismantle the FDLR. Rwanda agreed that once the group is completely eliminated, the security measures at the border will be lifted.
It is expected that Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Félix Tshisekedi of DRC, and João Lourenço of Angola will meet in Luanda on December 15, 2024, to confirm the decisions made by the ministers of their respective countries.
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