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UNHCR concerned about situation of displaced in North Kivu

23 November 2012

UNHCR extremely concerned about the situation of displaced civilians in eastern Congo province, especially children and other vulnerable groups.

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"Beauty" brings confidence and hope to Congolese refugee woman

15 April 2013

War, jail, rape and poverty couldn't deter one Congolese refugee in Kampala from achieving her dream of opening a beauty salon to support her family.

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UNHCR chief urges international support for Central African Republic and DR Congo

12 April 2013

Guterres made the call during a visit to the Worobe camp in DRC's Equateur province, where he talked to refugees from Central African Republic.

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Number of refugees from Central African Republic approaches 40,000 mark

05 April 2013

Over the last two weeks, UNHCR offices have reported fresh arrivals into Chad, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of the Congo. There are now 37,000 Central African Republic refugees.

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Newly displaced in eastern Congo need urgent assistance

20 March 2013

An assessment mission, including UNHCR staff, find displaced people in desperate need of assistance, including food, shelter and medical care in Masisi territory.

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My mother wanted me to take all of my brothers and sisters along with me... But I could only leave with one.

Veronique, 20 [name changed]
refugee at Kigeme camp, Rwanda

If people are walking such long distances to escape, the situation must be quite dire.

Céline Schmitt
UNHCR

If the violence and abuse of civilians continues to rise in the eastern provinces, the number of new IDPs ... may reach as many as 760,000 in the coming months.

Melissa Fleming
UNHCR

Many thousands of people are without protection and help. And now people in need are appearing in neighbouring countries too.

António Guterres
High Commissioner for Refugees

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