165.
For the purpose of strengthening peace, solidarity and friendly relations
with neighbouring states, Rwanda ensures that individuals accorded asylum
from neighbouring countries (Uganda, Burundi, RDC) do not engage in
subversive activities against their home countries or use Rwandan territory
for such activities. This was reiterated in different regional negotiations and
initiatives by the above mentioned countries. The government of Rwanda
along with its neighbouring counterparts in the Great Lakes region declared
their determination to transform their region into a place of sustainable peace
and security for all states and people.
(a) National Security
166.
Security across all Rwandan borders is well maintained, all people
enjoy maximum security and safety that enables them to conduct their day
and night activities. Cooperation between leadership of all security agencies
and the entire country is enhanced with maximum security and safety.
Rwanda introduced community Policing involving citizen in maintaining
national security. Community Policing has played a great role towards
national security and this was achieved after intensive sensitization
campaigns of the public on national security, 14,953 community Policing
Committees (CPCs) operating at village levels have been formed
countrywide to facilitate all activities of crime prevention at the grassroots.
(b) International and regional security
167.
Under the United Nation Peace keeping mission, Rwanda has
deployed several high ranking military officers including the UNAMID Force
Commanders, military Observers and Staff Officers. 3,515 Rwandan Defence
Forces, Military Observers and Staff Officers participated in Peacekeeping
operations. They are equipped and sustained to UN standard and their
services appreciated by UN and entire world. Rwanda National Police has
contributed with a significant number (423) of police officers in peacekeeping
mission in Darfur, Southern Sudan, Haiti, Liberia and Chad. According to the
recent UN report on UNPOL, Rwanda has been ranked the first contributing
country with many women peacekeepers.
168.
In terms of promoting regional and international security and
cooperation, Rwanda has five Defence Attachments across the globe. Two,
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