KIGALI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan authorities Wednesday cracked down on establishments which were set up in wetlands, leaving several of them closed.
The exercise was led by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in conjunction with authorities of the capital city of Kigali and Ministry of Local Government of Rwanda.
Among the closed entities was a warehouse, a flour factory and church all located in Kigali's Gasabo district, Director General of REMA Colette Ruhamya told journalists during the operation tour.
She said unlawful activities in wetlands will not be tolerated, adding that the operation would be extended to other parts of the country.
Rwanda's latest State of Environment Report shows that wetlands cover a total area of 165,000 hectares, representing about 7 percent of the total surface area of the landlocked country.
