DR Congo unrest sparks biggest refugee wave to Burundi in 25 years
- Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has uprooted many people, leading to 35,000 fleeing to Burundi since February, according to the UNHCR.
- The UN's OHCHR expressed worry about increasing lawlessness as warlords were recently freed in Goma, Kabare, and Bukavu, impacting local security.
- The UN World Food Programme has resumed food assistance in Goma, reaching only 9,000 out of 83,000 targeted people due to ongoing conflict.
- UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado highlighted worsening conditions for refugees entering Burundi, many risking unsafe crossings to escape DRC.
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UNHCR launches appeal as dire situation in DR Congo impacts Burundi
As fighting continues in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the humanitarian situation is fast deteriorating in neighbouring Burundi, with daily arrivals increasing through its northwestern border and people taking greater risks to reach safety, using makeshift boats to cross the Rusizi river.
DR Congo violence has pushed 35,000 to Burundi - United Nations
The United Nations humanitarians have said that escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has continued to uproot thousands more people to neighbouring countries where they face dire conditions without many basic necessities. The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Thursday said that 35,000 Congolese nationals have now reached Burundi since the beginning of February, as Rwanda-backed M23 fighters continue to advance across b…
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Violence Has Pushed 35,000 to Burundi, Says UN Refugee Agency
Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to uproot thousands more people to neighbouring countries where they face dire conditions without many basic necessities, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.
Urgent appeal launched as DR Congo crisis fuels mass displacement to Burundi » Africa Global Village
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has launched a $40.4 million appeal to address the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its impact on neighbouring countries, particularly Burundi, where thousands are arriving daily in desperate conditions. UN Africa News The post Urgent appeal launched as DR Congo crisis fuels mass displacement to Burundi appeared first on Africa Global Village.


Unaccompanied and separated children amongst up to 35,000 refugees who have crossed into Burundi in recent weeks
Save the Children protection staff are reporting an influx of unaccompanied and separated children arriving in Burundi, amongst the up to 35,000 refugees who have crossed into the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent weeks. Most of the new arrivals are women and children, in the biggest wave of refugees to enter the country in 25… Read More »Unaccompanied and separated children amongst up to 35,000 refugees who have cros…
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