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DRC: Grave human rights abuses as thousands continue to flee in South Kivu
7 Dec 2012 UNHCR is concerned about human rights abuses committed by armed rivals in eastern DRC, including the rape of 72 displaced women in South Kivu province. -
Refugees return to northern Congo, but concerns remain
5 Dec 2012 By late November, more than 39,000 had returned home from Republic of Congo and UNHCR aimed to bring home another 11,000 by years end. -
UNHCR concern for IDPs after camp attack in eastern Congo
4 Dec 2012 The incident at Mugunga III camp highlights the need for security to be prioritized at camps, along with improved humanitarian access. -
Rising malaria health threat for Congolese refugees in Uganda
3 Dec 2012 The resources to deal with the threat in Rwamwanja settlement are limited. There is one health centre for over 30,000 refugees and 35,000 Ugandans. -
Inter-agency mission assesses return conditions in North Kivu region
1 Dec 2012 UNHCR and its key partners visit Rutshuru territory and find the security situation generally calm though there is still room for improvement. -
UNHCR and partners step up Congo aid efforts amid uncertainty
28 Nov 2012 The UN refugee agency and its partners in Goma, eastern Congo, have been assisting in several areas, including food, shelter and health. -
UNHCR concerned about situation of displaced in North Kivu
23 Nov 2012 UNHCR extremely concerned about the situation of displaced civilians in eastern Congo province, especially children and other vulnerable groups. -
Some Congolese start returning home amid fluid situation in east Congo
22 Nov 2012 Many internally displaced people are going home because they believe their home area is safe but also because vital assistance has been interrupted. -
UNHCR urges all sides in eastern Congo conflict to protect the displaced
21 Nov 2012 UNHCR staff in the captured city of Goma were due to take part in a meeting today with other aid agencies to discuss ways to help the displaced.