In January, after the online newspaper News of Rwanda reported that Kikwete had been meeting with FLDR leaders such as the fugitive Lt. Col. Wilson Irategeka, Tanzania’s embassy in Rwanda released a strong statement condemning reports that “create an impression that Tanzania is working with enemies and groups opposed to” Rwanda’s government.
Kabla ya gazeti hili kuandika uzushi huu, gazeti la News of Rwanda lilidai kuwa kundi la waasi la FDLR lilifanikiwa kukutana na Rais Kikwete nchini Tanzania na kwamba waliwakilishwa na Katibu Mtendaji wake, Luteni Kanali Wilson Irategeka na Kanali Hamadi ambaye ni kamanda wa operesheni.