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UNIDENTIFIED SOLDIER CROSSES INTO RWANDA, SHOOTS AT RDF TOWERS IN RUBAVU DISTRICT

REF: RDF/MPR/A/10/13/22

Kigali, 19 November 2022

On Saturday, 19 November 2022, at 0100hrs, an unidentified soldier believed to be from the FARDC (DR Congo armed forces) crossed the Rwandan border at the “petite barrière” in Rubavu district, and started shooting at Rwanda Defence Force guard towers. He was shot dead by RDF patrol before causing any casualties.

The regional Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism has been informed of the incident and is expected to investigate the border violation.

The RDF reassures the public and confirms that the situation at the border remains calm. 

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