Refugees
Burundi : increased restrictions that suffocate refugees
Faced with growing security tensions, the Burundian government is imposing new drastic measures on refugees. These restrictions, which limit their freedom of movement and complicate their access to essential resources,
Ruyigi : a Congolese refugee found dead
On Sunday, a sordid tragedy shook the Nyankanda refugee camp, located in the district of Butezi, Ruyigi province, in eastern Burundi. Innocent, a Congolese refugee aged over 30 years, was
Mahama (Rwanda) : a young Burundian refugee dies accidentally
The young man suffered from mental disorders. He was studying in a school reserved for people living with disabilities. INFO SOS Médias Burundi Jamali Ndayikengurukiye lived with his family in
Cibitoke : massive influx of Congolese refugees, more than 47,000 people received urgently
In less than two weeks, the province of Cibitoke has seen an influx of nearly 50,000 Congolese refugees fleeing violence in their country. This massive displacement, composed mainly of women
Giharo: arrest of several Congolese refugees including minors
At least 18 Congolese refugees are detained by the Rutana police in southeastern Burundi. According to administrative and police sources, these Congolese were arrested in the Musenyi refugee site in
Nyarugusu (Tanzania) : a Burundian refugee successfully operated on after a call for help
After a year of suffering and medical abandonment, a Burundian refugee from the Nyarugusu camp underwent emergency surgery thanks to a mobilization on social media. Victim of serious negligence during
Bujumbura : nearly 800 Congolese police and military personnel have fled to Burundi
At least 532 Congolese police officers fleeing clashes between the M23 and the Congolese army and its allies have already been officially listed by Burundian services. They are hosted in
Bujumbura : Burundi has already received more than 30,000 Congolese refugees fleeing the war in eastern DRC
Since February 12, 2025, Burundi has been facing a massive influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the Burundian Minister in charge of internal affairs
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