Rwanda: Number of Burundian Refugees Soar to 20000

Some Rwandans have approached the Rwandan Embassy in Burundi seeking papers to facilitate their return home following the unrest that has for the past few weeks rocked the country, according to the diplomatic mission.

Speaking to The New Times, yesterday, Rwanda's ambassador to Burundi, Amandin Rugira, said Rwandans mainly approached the embassy ahead of the congress by the ruling party CNDD/FDD, which convened on Saturday, and confirmed President Pierre Nkurunziza as its flag bearer.

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