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  • Individual Refugee Status Determination processing has commenced in Nduta Camp in Tanzania for some 28,000 Burundian asylum seekers living in the camp. Tanzania has lifted prima facie refugee recognition in January 2017, after which arrival rates dropped significantly. Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC continue to accept Burundians on prima facie basis.
    highlight 19 Jun 2017 (7 years ago)
    Burundi / Burundi - Refugees Burundi / Burundi - Asylum-Seekers
  • As of 31 August 2017, the number of new arrivals was 4,887 since January 2017. The arrival rate over the year is an average of 20 individuals per day so far. Of the 4,887 new arrivals, 52% have settled in Reception Centers and the rest of 48% have settled in urban areas ( Kigali, Huye).
    highlight 31 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Burundi - Refugees
  • Following the death of 38 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers in Kamanyola, South Kivu, in a confrontation with armed forces, UNHCR is providing emergency aid and called for investigation.
    highlight 25 Sep 2017 (7 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
  • In the new site of Mulongwe works are ongoing with two operational partners (MEDEOR and CARITAS) working with their own funds. However, works have slowed down due to the worsening security situation in Fizi territory.
    highlight 31 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
  • Cholera epidemics was declared in the territories of Fizi and Uvira. No cases have been reported so far in refugees hosting structures. Preventive measures were put in place.
    highlight 31 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
  • In September, close to 3,000 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers were newly recorded in the region. The largest number was recorded in Uganda with 1,154 newly registered Burundian refugees.
    highlight 01 Oct 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Burundi - Refugees
  • Voluntary Repatriation of Burundian Refugees from Tanzania started on 7 September 2017. As of 30 September 2017, a total of 2,343 Burundian refugees, including 240 persons with specific needs (PSNs), were facilitated to return to Burundi.
    highlight 30 Sep 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Burundi - Refugees
  • In Lusenda camp, 400 new blocs of showers and latrines were under construction. The water network was being extended to reach all areas of the camp.
    highlight 31 Dec 2017 (6 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
  • 1,700 Burundian refugees were transferred to the new site of Mulongwe (South Kivu Province) since its opening in late November.
    highlight 31 Dec 2017 (6 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
  • As Uganda confirms active cholera outbreak, UNHCR and health actors alarmed at deteriorating situation in Kyangwali
    highlight 23 Feb 2018 (6 years ago)
    / Burundi - Refugees