DR Congo accuses Rwanda of 'political' blackmail over refugees

War-displaced Congolese flee towards the city of Goma, eastern Republic of Congo, on November 15, 2022. PHOTO | AFP

Kinshasa accused Rwanda of using refugees for political purposes on Wednesday, after its neighbour said it would no longer take in people fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame said Monday that his country "cannot keep hosting refugees" -- stoking already high tensions between the two countries.