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Tanzania: UNHCR concern on forced return of Burundians
1 Feb 2005 -
Refugees in Tanzania gear up for Olympics
20 Jul 2004 More than 20,000 refugees at Lukole camp are benefiting from new sports clothing and equipment donated by the United States Olympic Committee under the "Giving is Winning" campaign launched by the International Olympic Committee and UNHCR. -
New border crossing drums up interest in Burundian return
24 Jun 2004 A group of 245 Burundian returnees were treated to drums and dances when they arrived home from Tanzania during the official opening of the border crossing at Mugina, the first such crossing into southern Burundi. -
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. -
Burundi: repatriation from Tanzania - numbers remaining under 300,000
18 May 2004 -
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 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. -
Assistant High Commissioner in Tanzania
6 Apr 2004 -
Assistant High Commissioner visits Burundi/Tanzania
30 Mar 2004