Rwanda just dropped a diplomatic bombshell on Belgium, giving Belgian diplomats a swift 48-hour eviction notice.
The Rwandan Foreign Affairs Ministry didn't mince words. They blasted Belgium for what they called neocolonial meddling and systematically working against Rwanda's interests. The government accused Belgium of repeatedly undermining the country, especially concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda's statement highlighted Belgium's historical baggage, pointing to its destructive role in fueling ethnic tensions that ultimately led to the devastating 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. They charged Belgium with harboring groups that deny and perpetuate genocidal ideologies on its soil.
The dramatic diplomatic rupture stems from Rwanda's assertion that Belgium has been spreading misinformation, manipulating international opinions, and attempting to destabilize Rwanda and the broader regional dynamics. By kicking out Belgian diplomats, Rwanda emphasized its commitment to protecting national sovereignty, pursuing peace, and demanding mutual respect on the international stage.
The Rwandan Foreign Affairs Ministry didn't mince words. They blasted Belgium for what they called neocolonial meddling and systematically working against Rwanda's interests. The government accused Belgium of repeatedly undermining the country, especially concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda's statement highlighted Belgium's historical baggage, pointing to its destructive role in fueling ethnic tensions that ultimately led to the devastating 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. They charged Belgium with harboring groups that deny and perpetuate genocidal ideologies on its soil.
The dramatic diplomatic rupture stems from Rwanda's assertion that Belgium has been spreading misinformation, manipulating international opinions, and attempting to destabilize Rwanda and the broader regional dynamics. By kicking out Belgian diplomats, Rwanda emphasized its commitment to protecting national sovereignty, pursuing peace, and demanding mutual respect on the international stage.
