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Accusations As Rwanda Opens Up On Strained Relations With Uganda

Rwanda Accuses Uganda of Failure to Investigate Mistreatment of Nationals

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By Samuel Kamugisha Last updated Jul 6, 2018

Museveni and Kagame. Courtesy Photo

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Rwanda has spoken out on strained relations with Uganda, accusing Kampala of failure to probe rebels that threaten Kigali.

Speaking during the celebration of the Rwanda's Liberation Day, which also marks the end of the 1994 genocide, Rwanda's high commissioner to Uganda Maj Gen Frank MugambagyeRwanda's high commissioner to Uganda Maj Gen Frank Mugambagye, expressed frustration, albeit cautiously, at Uganda's failure to decisively deal with threats to her neighbour.

Frank Mugambagye. Courtesy Photo

"The failure to investigate incidents brought to your attention involving terrorists, some terrorist groups that target Rwanda, are some of the issues talked about," noted Mugambagye at his residence in Kololo, Kampala.

At the event attended by Rwandans and diplomats, Mugambagye also reminded Kampala to probe cases of repression of Rwandan nationals in Uganda.

"There are concerns that needed, and still need, immediate remedy especially, in the recent times, the mistreatment of Rwandan citizens in Uganda," he said.

Mugambagye was optimistic that dialogue between Kampala and Kigali would help ease tensions between the two countries.

"These are issues that are being discussed and talked about through these channels… We shall continue to promote this process and make every effort to further strengthen our bilateral relations."

Public service minister Muruli Mukasa, Uganda's representative at the event, said: "Even when our respective citizens face some challenges, our two governments are committed to resolving them."

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni greets Rwanda's Kagame at State House, Entebbe, in March 2018.

Uganda's president, Yoweri Museveni, and Rwanda's Paul Kagame met in Entebbe in March after reports of diplomatic unease.

Kigali had accused Kampala of arresting Rwandan nationals.

There were also tabloid reports that Kampala was supporting Rwandan rebels.

Other reports claimed that Rwanda had infiltrated Uganda's intelligence system.

But, after the meeting, Kagame and Museveni said they would do better, regarding Rwanda-Uganda relations.

"I can say with great satisfaction that we were able to agree on a number of important things for the benefit of our countries and region," said Kagame after the meeting.

"Better communication, working together more deeply and sharing facts regularly will allow us to take better decisions.

Museveni said he and Kagame had discussed "these very important points" and had "agreed on all points and how to proceed forward".

Museveni accused the press of blowing the Rwanda-Uganda diplomatic unease out of proportion.

"There is no fundamental problem between Rwanda and Uganda," said Museveni.

"A number of incidents that are being commented about in the media, many would be properly addressed if only there was better communication."

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