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Forced into exile again, displaced Congolese start anew in Rwanda
Two decades after their initial return from exile, Leah and her family once more sought safety in Rwanda due to the escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Refugees and locals join hands to restore the environment in Rwanda
Congolese refugees in Kigeme camp are working with Rwandans to plant trees to protect the soil and participate in environmental rehabilitation efforts.
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A joint agriculture project fosters self-reliance and social cohesion among refugee and host communities in Kigeme
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Governments normally guarantee the basic human rights and physical security of their citizens. But when people become refugees, this safety net disappears.