{"id":121209,"date":"2026-03-27T15:05:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/rwanda-urges-de%e2%80%91escalation-amid-middle-east-tensions"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:34:43","slug":"rwanda-urges-de%e2%80%91escalation-amid-middle-east-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/rwanda-urges-de%e2%80%91escalation-amid-middle-east-tensions","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda urges de\u2011escalation amid Middle East tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwanda has called for de\u2010escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, stressing the protection of civilians, respect for state sovereignty, and renewed diplomacy to avert further bloodshed.<\/p>\n

This was remarked by Edmond Tubanambazi, First Counsellor at the Rwandan embassy in Geneva, while delivering the statement at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday, March 25. The session debated on Iranian aggression against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)and Jordan.<\/p>\n

The current tensions trace back to February 28, when coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran targeted Iranian territory, intensifying longstanding regional rivalries.<\/p>\n

In response, Iran launched a series of missile and drone attacks not only at US and Israeli forces but also at neighbouring states across the Gulf region, including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Jordan.<\/p>\n

\u201cRwanda calls for an immediate de-escalation, a cessation of hostilities, and urgent measures to protect civilian populations, preserve vital infrastructure, and ensure the safety of key economic and maritime routes,\u201d Tubanambazi said.<\/p>\n

He further emphasized the importance of diplomatic engagement, acknowledging that \u201crenewed diplomatic engagement must be advanced to prevent further loss of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also reaffirmed Rwanda’s solidarity with affected states in the Gulf and Jordan, backing efforts aimed at restoring calm, protecting civilians, and advancing a durable and peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n

\u201cRwanda supports the resolution before this Council, as it underscores these essential principles,\u201d Tubanambazi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe stress that its implementation must contribute to de-escalation, with ceasefire efforts and the pursuit of sustainable peace prioritized by all parties concerned.\u201d<\/p>\n

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