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10,000 Rwandans could be repatriated from DR Congo in 2026 - officials
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10,000 Rwandans could be repatriated from DR Congo in 2026 - officials

From The New Times · () English

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  • Rwanda and officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to repatriate approximately 10,000 Rwandans in 2026.
  • The agreement was signed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Rwanda represented by the Minister of Disaster Management and Refugees.
  • The details of the repatriation process and the specific circumstances of the Rwandans involved were not provided.

Rwanda and officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached an agreement to repatriate an estimated 10,000 Rwandans in 2026. The pact was formalized in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during a meeting where Rwanda was represented by the Minister of Disaster Management and Refugees, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira.

This agreement signals a step towards addressing the situation of Rwandan nationals residing in the DRC. While the headline number of 10,000 individuals is significant, the provided text offers limited details regarding the context of their presence in the DRC or the specific mechanisms of the planned repatriation.

Further information would be needed to understand the full scope of this agreement, including the voluntary or mandatory nature of the repatriation, the support systems to be in place for those returning to Rwanda, and the timeline for implementation beyond the 2026 target.

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