By: Prof Charles Kambanda
General Paul Kagame, address the causes of the problem. You are concerned that Rwandans flee their country in numbers. Why do Rwandans flee or wish to flee their country in huge numbers? The answer is plain; your reign of terror has made hell of Rwanda. Closing borders or asking neighboring countries to deport fleeing Rwandans is an artificial solution. In its entire history, Rwanda has never had so many people fleeing the country on a daily basis.
The Minister of Uganda is only trying to be polite to you, Genral Kagame Kagame! He is telling you that your junta does not seem to the applicable law. Uganda is also telling you, General Paul Kagame, that there is an International legal framework for Extradition which you must know and respect
Uganda or any other country cannot make fleeing Rwanda criminal. The International Convention for Protection of refugees sets minimum standards on how Uganda or any other country should treat fleeing Rwandans.
