For the restoration of normal relations between Burundi and Rwanda, Major General Evariste Ndayishimiye requests the extradition of the criminals.
The Burundian Head of State, Major General Evariste Ndayishimiye, finally expressed his views on the issue of normalization of relations between Burundi and Rwanda. He laid down a condition.
“Those who seek Burundi’s friendship must first send us the criminals to be judged,” President Ndayishimiye said during a visit to Busoni commune in Kirundo province, which borders Rwanda. It was Thursday, August 6, 2020.
Without mentioning Rwanda, Ndayishimiye said that Burundian refugees in exile were taken hostage to protect the criminals. And that he “cannot maintain good relations with hypocrites. »
Recently the Rwandan Head of State, Paul Kagame, in an interview with the newspaper the East African, expressed the wish that “both governments begin to address the underlying problems. “He added, “We are eager to improve relations, but there is a lot involved. I think relations can improve, we are always optimistic. »
Previously, and the Head of State Paul Kagame and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta, had expressed, through the press, their desire to restore good relations with Burundi.
Gérard Rugambwa
