The newly arrived group comprises 41 Sudanese, 36 Eritreans, 12 Somalis, 17 Ethiopians, and 13 South Sudanese nationals. Upon their arrival, they were transported to the Gashora Transit Centre in Bugesera District, where they will be hosted.
Philippe Habinshuti, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), emphasized the importance of creating a safe environment for the refugees, acknowledging the hardships they endured in Libya. “Our priority is to ensure they feel secure. Then, in collaboration with partners, we work toward a durable solution,” Habinshuti said.
Refugees have several options for their future, including resettlement to a third country or integration into Rwandan society as refugees. Others may opt to return to their home countries. Rwanda plays a key role in facilitating these pathways.
Since the first group of 66 refugees arrived in Rwanda in September 2019, over 2,400 refugees have been received, and 1,835 have been resettled to other countries. The European Union has supported Rwanda’s efforts, contributing €22 million to the ETM, with plans to add an additional €11 million in the coming years.
This latest arrival is part of Rwanda’s continued commitment to providing safety and support to refugees and asylum seekers in partnership with international agencies.
