The Rwandan government says it is going to relocate Burundian refugees to other countries, amid accusations that it's trying to destabilise its neighbour.
But it's not certain where Rwanda would send the refugees.
Rwanda's government explained its motivation in a statement:
Experience in the Great Lakes is that the long-term presence of refugees so close to their country of origin carries considerable risks for all involved."
Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo also expressed concern about the instability close to its border:
The growing risks to our national security from the Burundian impasse and misunderstandings in our foreign relations are unacceptable.”
Last week, a UN panel told the Security Council that Rwanda was recruiting and training refugees to fight in Burundi. Similar concerns have been raised by the US.
Burundi has been in turmoil following the president's decision to run for a third term last April.
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| More than 72,000 Burundian refugees are in Rwanda |
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