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Burundian refugees return through new border crossing in south
2 Jun 2004 The UN refugee agency has started twice-weekly convoys from Tanzania's camps to southern Burundi via a new border crossing at Mugina. It conducted a test run on Tuesday to ensure that all the procedures are in place for repatriation before the crossing is officially opened in late June. -
Burundian refugees get a taste of home with "go-and-see" visit
14 May 2004 A group of Burundian refugees living in Tanzania's Lukole camp recently went back to their homeland on a "go-and-see" visit to help them make informed decisions about whether they were ready to repatriate. Upon their return to Tanzania, they shared their experiences with fellow refugees. -
UNHCR closes Burundi border centre; moves Congolese refugees inland
13 May 2004 The UN refugee agency in Burundi has completed the transfer of nearly 4,500 Congolese refugees from a transit centre near the Congolese border to a camp further inland, where they can receive more regular assistance and services. -
'Legal clinic' on wheels paves way to a new life for Burundi returnees
19 Apr 2004 The UN refugee agency has set in motion a "legal clinic" on wheels to try and help integrate in their homeland Burundians returning from years of exile in Tanzania. -
Feature: Refugees flock to churches in Mozambique camp
16 Apr 2004 Marratane camp has more than 30 churches to meet the spiritual and other needs of less than 5,000 refugees. Some say religion helps them overcome conflict, some simply enjoy the singing and dancing involved, while others are praying for resettlement to the west. -
UNHCR official says Burundi returns could be one of Africa's largest this year
8 Apr 2004 Welcoming Burundi's improved security, Assistant High Commissioner Kamel Morjane has nonetheless called for a prudent approach to refugee returns. He also thanked Tanzania for its longstanding generosity towards refugees as he concluded his mission to the two countries. -
Burundi return programme a priority, says senior UNHCR official
5 Apr 2004 On a week-long mission to Burundi and Tanzania, Assistant High Commissioner Kamel Morjane has stressed UNHCR's commitment to the repatriation and reintegration programme in Burundi. -
Feature: UNHCR, refugees work together to prevent rape
30 Mar 2004 In Burundi's Cishemeye transit camp, refugee women are advised not to leave the camp unnecessarily, while refugees are taught to combat sexual and gender-based violence. Rape victims can find support from "volunteer mothers" and medical care to prevent sexually-transmitted diseases. -
Over 10,000 Burundian returnees in first six weeks of 2004
18 Feb 2004 Returning from camps in Tanzania, more than half of this number have crossed back into eastern Burundi through a new border crossing point. UNHCR is increasing convoys along this route and boosting its presence in other areas as security conditions improve in Burundi.