Protestors in Rwanda Call for Release of Gen. Laurent Nkunda, Police and Soldiers Put Down Demonstration

Rwanda has stepped up their security at several refugee camps in the country following a rise in protests against the government’s decision to arrest popular Congolese Tutsi leader Gen, Laurent Nkunda.

Police and soldiers were called in to put down the protests, reportedly using live bullets to suppress protestors who demanded Nkunda’s release. Nkunda was arrested last week after entering Rwanda to discuss a joint military operation being carried out with DR Congo government troops.

Nkunda has maintained that the battle she has fought in eastern DR Congo have only been waged to protect the minority Tutsi community. The rebel leader had established a solid relationship with Rwandan leaders in 1994 when he helped the Tutsis drive the Hutus out of power following the well-documented genocide that left more than 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutus dead.

Last week’s arrest surprised many who felt Rwanda had turned its back on the man who helped them in a time of need. It is unclear if Rwanda plans to hand Nkunda over to DR Congo where he is wanted on war crimes charges.

Many of the protestors are Congolese refugees who believe Nkunda is their only hope of returning to their home. They say that Nkunda has provided protection from Hutu attacks in the troubled region but Rwanda and DR Congo have agreed they would push the Hutu forces out of eastern DR Congo.

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