Refugees
Photo of the week : Congolese refugees from Rugombo reject their transfer to Giharo
For several days, tensions have persisted at the Congolese refugee site in Rugombo, in Cibitoke province, northwest Burundi. Around 40,000 refugees are refusing to be transferred to the Musenyi site,
Cibitoke : Congolese refugees from Rugombo reject their transfer to Giharo
For several days, tensions have persisted at the Congolese refugee site in Rugombo, in Cibitoke province, northwest Burundi. Around 40,000 refugees are refusing to be transferred to the Musenyi site,
Lusenda : Burundian refugees threatened by hunger and insecurity
More than 26,000 Burundian refugees living in the Lusenda camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are facing an alarming humanitarian crisis. For more than three months, they have
Tanzania : a Burundian refugee found beheaded near Nduta camp
Horror has once again struck the Nduta refugee camp in Tanzania. Rémy Ndayikeza, a Burundian refugee in his thirties, was found dead and mutilated after disappearing with two other companions
Mahama (Rwanda) : several humanitarian NGOs close their doors, refugees in limbo
The humanitarian situation in the Mahama refugee camp, in eastern Rwanda, is rapidly deteriorating. Several NGOs have announced the closure of their programs, while others are drastically reducing their staff.
Nduta (Tanzania) : mysterious disappearance of two Burundian refugees
Two Burundian refugees from the Nduta camp have been missing for more than two weeks after leaving the camp to stock up on cattle. One of their companions, seriously injured,
Rumonge : Congolese refugees at the Makombe site face difficulties accessing healthcare
Congolese refugees living at the Makombe site, in the district and province of Rumonge (southwestern Burundi), face serious difficulties accessing healthcare. Despite the presence of humanitarian organizations and basic infrastructure,
Rwanda : more than 7,000 young Burundian refugees supported by Maison Shalom in 2024
In 2024, Maison Shalom played a key role in the education and economic empowerment of young Burundian refugees in Rwanda. Thanks to its efforts, more than 7,000 young people were
Nakivale (Uganda) : rising school fees worry refugees
The increase in school fees in primary and secondary schools in Nakivale camp is causing serious concern among refugees. This increase of 5,000 Uganda shillings per pupil, bringing the quarterly
Nduta (Tanzania) : a Burundian refugee detained in inhumane conditions
Stany Nyandwi, in his thirties, was abducted by Tanzanian police officers outside the camp and taken to an initially unknown location. He was later found in prison, in critical condition