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  • Regional emergencies push Uganda's refugee hosting to breaking point

    news UNHCR, 21 Dec 2015 (8 years ago )
    KAMPALA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) – Three emergencies in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and South Sudan have push the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda to astronomical levels, forcing the east African country to look up to donors for support. Uganda is currently host to 51...
  • Drama helps Burundian refugee cope with challenges

    news UNHCR website, 27 Jan 2017 (7 years ago )
    Starting over in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Burundian mother draws strength from her roles with an amateur theatre group.
  • Diner gives Burundian refugee a taste of self reliance

    news UNHCR website, 05 Apr 2017 (6 years ago )
    Running a small neighborhood restaurant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo gives a cook back her pride and her independence.
  • UNHCR calls on DRC to protect refugees after tragic killings

    news UNHCR, 19 Sep 2017 (6 years ago )
    UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure protection for refugees and asylum-seekers after a shocking shooting incident in Kamanyola on September 15 in which at least 39 people were killed and another 94 injured [...]
  • 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
  • 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 (6 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / 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
  • 1,496 Burundian refugees were in transit centers while around 1,990 individuals stayed outside due to lack of space. Most of them were women, children and older people.
    highlight 31 Mar 2017 (6 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
  • The rehabilitation of the Katalukulu Health Center near Mulongwe site (South Kivu) was completed and medical staff was hired. The Center will benefit both Burundian refugees and host community.
    highlight 28 Feb 2018 (6 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
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    UNHCR DRC - Mid month update (1-15 October 2019)

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    An update on UNHCR's operations in DRC from 1 to 15 October 2019.
    Publish date: 15 October 2019 (4 years ago)
    Create date: 26 November 2019 (4 years ago)