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Uvira : the UNHCR encourages refugees to return
The UNHCR’s “Go and See” program has been expanding across the DRC in recent days. In collaboration with Burundian and Congolese authorities, the UNHCR had a team of Burundian refugees
Bujumbura: cases of home abandonment goes up
In Bujumbura, the Burundi’s economic capital, fathers are deserting their homes and leaving their spouses and children without news. Women face alone the heavy financial responsibility of their household. Very
Gitega : Emilienne Sibomana acquitted by the Court of Appeal
The ruling on the Emilenne Sibomana case fell last Friday. The information is confirmed by lawyer Michella Niyonizigiye, her lawyer. This specifies that the judgment was pronounced and notified to
Kakuma (Kenya) : at least ten refugees killed in one week
These are killings which resulted from fights and attacks between the Burundian, Congolese and South Sudanese communities installed in the Kakuma refugee camp in northwest Kenya. Four victims are of
Nduta (Tanzania) : five Burundian refugee women raped at the same time
Five women were victims of sexual violence last week near the Nduta camp in Tanzania. All Burundian refugees, they contacted the camp administration for investigations. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The
Rugombo : two young motorcycle taxi riders kidnapped
Justin Nirema and Yves Nsanzurwimo have not been found since last Saturday. They were kidnapped while taking food to their brothers studying in the DRC, according to witnesses.Intelligence suspected them
Rumonge : fishing disrupted by lack of fuel
According to a fishing boat owner, fish production has fallen since the country experienced a fuel crisis. Fishermen no longer receive a sufficient quantity of fuel despite the distribution of
North Kivu: Burundian citizen dismay after 30 years of refuge in Goma
The Goma city in the North Kivu province (eastern DRC) hosts several Burundians. Some have found refuge there since the 90s. They indicate they are facing serious problems, including social
Ndayishimiye: from man of providence to a king without kingdom
Who does not remember the intense sighs of relief at the arrival of Evariste Nadayishimiye to power! Poorly elected certainly, with official results still in the drawers, four years after
Gitega: lack of flour worries inmates at central prison
Since last Monday, the 1,728 inmates incarcerated at the central prison of Gitega (Burundi’s political capital) no longer receive their ratio of corn and cassava flour. INFO SOS Médias Burundi