Burundi Closes Borders with Rwanda, Accusing it of Funding Rebel Attacks

Rwanda Denies Allegations as Burundi Suspends Diplomatic Ties and Begins Deportation of Rwandan Nationals

Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda, accusing its neighbor of funding rebel attacks.
Burundi's Interior Minister Martin Niteretse announced the suspension of diplomatic ties with Rwanda and the deportation of Rwandan nationals.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame denies the allegations, and the Rwandan government has expressed regret over the unilateral border closure by Burundi.
The dispute stems from a December attack by the Burundian rebel group Red Tabara, which resulted in the death of 20 people according to Burundi's government, but only 10 according to the rebel group.
This is not the first time Burundi has closed its border with Rwanda, with previous closures occurring in 2015 due to political tensions and the Covid-19 pandemic.