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In an interview, Dr. Uwesiza began by saying that Rwanda had learned of the UK’s decision not to send migrants to Rwanda as stipulated in the agreement between the two countries.
He said: “I would like to say that the collaboration on this project was born out of a request from the British government to address the migration issues that they were concerned about. Rwanda showed its willingness to collaborate in addressing this issue, as it has always done for other countries, in order to provide a place for refugees and migrants to rest and continue to live safely.
“This is a new world for Rwanda,” Yunzemo said. “You’ve seen what we’ve done for the refugees from Libya, you’ve seen us take in refugees from Sudan who come here to continue their studies.”
Asked by reporters what Rwanda thinks about the UK government’s statement that part of the money they provided for receiving these migrants will be returned, Dr. Uwesiza replied: “Sending refugees and migrants to Rwanda is one of them. So far, Rwanda continues to act in the way the two countries agreed and has not set aside what was stipulated in the agreement, even now we have enhanced our capacity to improve the way we receive migrants and refugees. We are ready. If they want to return the money, it is a matter for discussion, but there is no law requiring us to do the same as Rwanda does.”
The BBC News reporter went on to ask Dr Uwicieza what he thought of President Kagame’s remarks over the past few days, in which he told reporters that if the migrants do not come to Rwanda, the UK will return the funds it has given for the program.
Dr Uwesiza said: If you have read the audit commission report, it shows that Rwanda has done everything necessary to prepare to welcome immigrants. We have put a lot of effort and hard work into this. We understand that countries may operate differently and each country has its own priorities or makes them priorities, which is very understandable, but I want to remind everyone that this is an agreement between countries and as Rwanda, we believe that the will remains.
The reporter asked again how they could continue to believe that the will still existed and that plans to send migrants to Rwanda would continue, but Rwanda was still listed by international organizations as an unsafe country that did not respect human rights.
Dr. Uwicieza answered the question without hesitation, saying: I think where it dies is that you call it a deal. Rwanda is not a deal, Rwanda is a country with its own people, with its own rules and regulations. Rwanda is a country with political lines, all of which are based on our history as a country. You should not call Rwanda a plan, it is a country.
Going back to those international organizations that say Rwanda is not a safe country, a country that does not respect human rights, I tell you, they say that, but we work together day after day in our programs to receive refugees and migrants. We work hard to welcome people from Libya, we work hard to welcome people from Sudan, we work hard to welcome people from other places, because so far Rwanda is hosting refugees and migrants from all over the world, they arrive peacefully, they are safe, and some are even starting to get opportunities that help them develop and realize their dreams.
So that’s why we’re wondering if we’re still continuing this collaboration, are these issues of safety and human rights violations not being raised for these refugees and migrants coming from other places? Why is leaving the UK an issue?
The interview was praised by many on social media, especially by those who recalled the way Dr. Ubisiaza answered questions boldly yet politely.
Dr. Doris Picard Uwicieza worked as a technical advisor at the Ministry of Justice before becoming the Coordinator of the Economic Development and Immigrant Care Partnership Agreement Implementation Team.
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