Rwanda National Police

Families facing domestic wrangles in Cyeru sector of Burera district have been counseled and advised to always push their grievances to concerned institution instead of resorting to own justice, which worsens the avoidable situation.

The one day exercise was conducted on June 18 by Police and local leaders in the district where they met six affected families in their respective communities.

The discussions also focused on how better to solve their internal problems and to live in harmony.

The director of gender promotion in Rwanda National Police, Supt. Pelagie Dusabe and a group UNDP staff said that exercise aimed at sensitizing these families understand the Rwandan family values, how to solve their disputes and where they can go to seek justice in case they fail to resolve their issues internally.

Couples, especially women cited poverty, excessive drinking of their spouse and property wrangles as major cause of conflicts.

“We hope these lessons and advises given to you will help restore harmony in your families,” said Supt Dusabe,

She explained they will follow up these families to ensure maximum relationship and to develop instead of being held back by conflicts.

Domestic conflicts which sometimes result into fights, divorce and murder are among major crimes registered in the country.

The families visited also promised to change conflict.