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A statement released by the Rwanda Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation indicated the border will be opened on Monday, 31st 2022.
Apparently, after Gen Muhoozi’s visit, Rwanda took note of the issues raised and started a process to reopen this point. The Rwandan authorities closed the Katuna/Gatuna border since March 2019.
The statement further revealed that both countries will put necessary measures at the border to facilitate the movement of goods and people.
This will be in line with the guidelines to manage the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The statement indicates that Rwanda remains committed to resolving the pending issues between the two countries.
This will contribute positively to the speedy normalization of relations between the two East African Countries.
In another story, several passengers were stranded at Katuna border after they were blocked from crossing into Rwanda or Uganda. This follows the directives from both authorities to suspend all movements as a way of preventing the spread of the novel COVID 19.
President Museveni had earlier ordered the closure of all Uganda borders for both exits and entries. One of stranded passengers said they reached at Katuna border just a few minutes to mid night but they are denied entry into Uganda by the security officials.
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