KIGALI, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and supporting refugees through inclusive policies that promote dignity, self-reliance and opportunity.
In a message marking World Refugee Day which was observed on June 20, the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management said in an X post on Saturday that Rwanda continues to ensure that refugees are not only protected but also empowered to contribute to their communities and shared development through enhanced socio-economic inclusion, access to services, livelihoods and sustainable solutions.
"Together with partners, we remain committed to keeping the promise of safety alive and leaving no one behind," the ministry said.
The post was released days after Rwanda received a new group of 173 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The ministry said the group comprises individuals of different nationalities, including Sudanese, Eritrean, Somali, Ethiopian and South Sudanese nationals.
Since September 2019, Rwanda has received more than 3,000 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya, of whom 2,623 have been successfully resettled in third countries.
Rwanda currently hosts over 138,000 refugees and asylum seekers, according to UNHCR data released in April. ■