Posts From Eloge Willy Kaneza
Nakivale (Uganda) : Albino refugees threatened by the scorching sun
Climate change threatens the lives of albinos in Nakivale camp in Uganda. Many of them suffer from critical skin lesions following the burning sun. They are sounding the alarm. INFO
Dzaleka (Malawi) : four nurses dismissed
The camp administration and the UNHCR have dismissed nurses after an investigation into the theft of medicines intended for refugees in Dzaleka camp located in Dowa district, some 41 kilometers
Cibitoke : 15 Congolese drowned in the Rusizi while trying to flee fighting in the DRC
While clashes between the M23 and the Congolese army intensify in South Kivu, refugees are trying to flee to Burundi. In less than 48 hours, 15 people have lost their
Dzaleka (Malawi) : two Burundian refugees with their throats slit
The victims were found dead not far from the Dzaleka camp in Malawi last weekend. The police announced that they had begun investigations. INFO SOS Médias Burundi On Saturday, the
Goma : Catholic bishops and representatives of the Protestant church visited the new masters and pleaded for an inclusive dialogue
The Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) called on Wednesday, parties involved in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of
Nakivale (Uganda) : humanitarian aid for malnourished children suspended
The UNHCR has temporarily suspended its assistance to malnourished children and pregnant women. The measure follows the decree of the U.S. president who ordered the suspension of foreign aid programs.
Nakivale (Uganda) : a refugee died in a fire
An arson attack broke out in the village of “New Hope.” A child from a Burundian refugee family died in the fire. The police say they have launched an investigation.
Photo of the week : accute shortage of drinking water at the Burundian refugee camp of Nduta
An increasing shortage of drinking water is reported in the Nduta camp in Tanzania. Refugees fear uncleanness related diseases. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The most affected zones are those in
Nakivale (Uganda) : distribution of clothes to the most vulnerable
Two humanitarian organisations namely Bridge of Solidarity and Hope for Humanity, have started a campaign to distribute clothes and shoes to people with epilepsy and albinism residing in the Nakivale
Mahama (Rwanda) : a bandit arrested
A young Burundian man was caught red-handed stealing from his compatriot. Seriously injured, he was arrested by the police. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The incident occurred on Wednesday night in