Refugees
Tanzania: UNHCR steps up its campaign for the return of Burundian refugees
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi was visiting Tanzania this week. He strongly argued for the “voluntary” repatriation of Burundian refugees in Tanzania. Those concerned fear drastic measures
Tanzania: UNHCR reaffirms support for refugees
The UNHCR Country Representative in Tanzania is visiting refugee camps across the country. She reassured them of their permanent support this year. Both in Nyarugusu and in Nduta, Mahoua Parums,
Zambia : karibu warundi 30 wanazuiliwa jela kwa kosa la uhamiaji haramu
Polisi nchini Zambia inafahamisha kuwa iliwakamata raia kutoka Burundi 29 kwa kosa la uhamiaji haramu. Walipitia Tanzania na lengo lao lilikuwa kufika nchini Afrika ya kusini. Wanaharakati wanasema ni biashara
Nyarugusu (Tanzania) : mashamba mengi ya mahindi kuharibiwa na uongozi wa kambi hiyo
Visa hivyo vimeripotiwa mwanzoni mwa wiki hii katika kambi ya Nyarugusu nchini Tanzania. Mkuu wa kambi ya wakimbizi ya Nyarugusu aliharibu shamba la mahindi kwa ajili ya kupiga vita shughuli
Zambia : nearly 30 Burundians detained for illegal immigration
Zambian police say they have arrested 29 Burundians for illegal immigration. They went through Tanzania and wanted to reach South Africa. Activists cry out against human trafficking and ask Burundian
Nyarugusu (Tanzania): several maize fields destroyed by the camp administration
The incidents occurred since early this week at the Nyarugusu camp in Tanzania. The refugee camp managers destroyed maize fields to discourage farming activity.The refugees speak of “a crime assumed”.
Nakivale (Uganda): Uganda to collect tax in the refugee camp
The Uganda Revenue Authority plans to collect taxes on houses and households in the refugees. A campaign has been launched to explain the project which is not unanimous. INFO SOS
Kakuma (Kenya) : a refugee found dead
It is a Sudanese national. Criminals first stripped him of his motorcycle. This happens at a time when motorbike theft has become commonplace lately in Kakuma camp in northwestern Kenya.
Meheba (Zambia): UNHCR has laid off around 50 refugee workers
About 50 Burundian refugees who worked for UNHCR did not have their contracts renewed for 2023. The UNHCR explains that it is short of means to be able to pay
Nyarugusu : yafungwa maduka ya dawa yasiyojulikana
Uwindaji wa wamiliki wa maduka ya dawa yasiyokuwa halali ulianzishwa ndani ya Nyarugusu. Shirika la Medical Team International linalohusika na sekta ya afya lina mpango wa kukataza tabia ya kujitibu