22.
Rwanda: Civil war escalates. Uganda drawn in in support of the RPF.
23. British Indian Ocean Territory: Mauritian landing on outlying island, in support of sovereignty claim.
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Regional stability if war not contained within Rwanda.
Marginal: an
embarrassment rather than a crisis: but would absorb much Ministerial time.
Ugandan troop movements.
Foreign Minister Berenger allowed to lead on the issue.
Contacts with US, Belgians and French to monitor events. Continue to urge
non-interference on Ugandans.
Keep close watch on situation: scenario unlikely to develop at present. If it did, need to avoid over-reaction, which would play to Mauritian motives (of internationalising the dispute, rather than seeking unsustainable military
confrontation).
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