Those who crossed seemed happy to be home. I'm very glad to be in Rwanda. No force was used in the operation, he said. Tanzania wants all Rwandan Hutus remaining in the country out by December 31. The movements began Saturday, apparently after a meeting between the refugee camp leaders and Tanzanian officials.
Aid agencies set up water points, health posts and biscuit distribution sites along the route.
On Friday, Hutu extremists led the refugees deeper into Tanzania to prevent their return home, telling them Rwanda's new Tutsi-led government would kill them. Some Tanzanian army troops walked with the refugees, but there were no reports of violence. Judith Melby of the U.N. refugee agency said it appeared that all of the camps were emptying. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.