The president of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has accused Rwanda of planning to destabilize Burundi by supporting rebel groups, drawing parallels to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He emphasizes the need for dialogue but warns that Burundi will not remain passive if attacked. Meanwhile, Burundi faces a significant refugee crisis due to the ongoing conflict in the DRC, with the UN World Food Program highlighting severe food insecurity.