"It is an area very resistant to the Rwandan Government," he said.

The new Rwandan Government depends on continuing international assistance and is thus responsive to external pressure.

They have also closed the camps, which had become a thorn in the side of the Rwandan Government.

"It's a very strong signal, especially to the Rwandan Government, that we mean business," he said.

Rebuilding the educational system continues to be a high priority of the Rwandan Government.

The group said it was making a formal protest to the Rwandan Government.

The Rwandan Government said the plane was shot down, but its claim has not been independently confirmed.

In an effort to persuade the refugees to leave, the Rwandan Government has refused them water and food.

"But we are also very afraid of the Rwandan Government."

The new Rwandan Government has said it would welcome refugees who were not involved in the massacres.