During a recent parliamentary session, Minister Collins was questioned about the killing of 70 Christians by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Lubero territory, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
In response, he claimed to have met with Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, who he alleged had "denied all these crimes."
Taking to social media on February 27, 2025, Minister Nduhungirehe condemned Collins' statements as an attempt to distort facts.
He further stated that the Rwandan government expects the UK to issue a formal clarification regarding these claims.
Amb. Nduhungirehe confirmed that High Commissioner Thorpe was summoned on February 27, 2025, to discuss the matter and convey Rwanda's concerns.
The ADF, an extremist militia originating from Uganda, operates primarily in the Ituri and North Kivu provinces of the DRC.
Despite repeated insinuations, there is no evidence linking Rwanda to the group's activities. On the contrary, Rwanda has been a target of ADF-planned attacks, all of which have been foiled.
UN reports have previously confirmed that the ADF had planned attacks in Kigali during the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Additionally, in October 2021, Rwanda's Investigation Bureau (RIB) arrested 13 individuals linked to the ADF who were allegedly planning attacks on key infrastructure in Kigali using explosives.
Rwanda continues to reject any unfounded allegations and remains firm in its commitment to regional security and stability.
IGIHE
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