This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
On November 29, 2019, Rwanda denied accusations from Burundi that it had attacked one of the latter's military positions earlier in the month.
According to Rwandan Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta, the Burundian government has a habit of blaming Rwanda for any problems it faces, but this latest accusation is not supported by evidence.
"The current accusations, as usual, are not supported by any evidence," Biruta told Xinhua.
He also pointed out that protecting its people is the responsibility of any government, and that Burundi does not need to announce measures to protect its citizens.
Earlier in the day, Burundian government spokesperson Prosper Ntahorwamiye had accused Rwanda of launching an overnight assault against a military post on November 16 at Mount Twinyoni in northwestern Burundi's Cibitoke province, which borders Rwanda.
The attack, which left 'human losses', was reportedly the latest in a series of attacks carried out by Rwanda, according to Ntahorwamiye.
