# Former FDLR fighters explain why they are returning to Rwanda

Al Jazeera reports that former fighters from the FDLR, a Rwandan Hutu rebel group long based in eastern DRC, are returning to Rwanda. Their return raises questions about reintegration, accountability, and security for Rwanda and the wider region.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/why-former-fdlr-fighters-are-returning-to-rwanda?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:25:43 +0000