Rwanda hands over Burundian combatants through the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism
Kigali, 30 July 2021
The Government of Rwanda has handed over to Burundi, 19 Burundian combatants who illegally crossed from Burundi to Rwanda on 29 September 2020.
The combatants were apprehended while crossing into Rwanda along the border stretch in Nyungwe Forest, Ruheru Sector of Nyaruguru District and informed the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) before taking them into custody.
The handover/takeover was facilitated by the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) and witnessed by the UN Special Envoy to Great Lakes Region on 30 July 2021 at Nemba Border Post.
The Rwandan Government was represented by the Head of Defence Intelligence, Brig Gen V Nyakarundi while the Government of Burundi was represented by the Head of Military Intelligence, Col E. Musaba.
The EJVM Commander, Col J Miranda commended the good will and engagement demonstrated by both countries, Rwanda and Burundi and said the handover/takeover was a sign of collaboration in achieving peace and security in the region.
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