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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. -
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. -
New border crossing opens for return of Burundi refugees from Tanzania
28 Jan 2004 UN refugee agency opens new border crossing to facilitate return of Burundi refugees in Tanzania to previously inaccessible areas of Burundi; trial convoy uses crossing to transport 983 Burundians back to homes in eastern Burundi. -
New agreement paves way for larger-scale returns from Tanzania to Burundi
22 Jan 2004 The governments of Burundi, Tanzania, and UNHCR have signed an agreement to promote repatriation among more than 300,000 Burundian refugees still living in Tanzania's camps. -
UNHCR explores plans to expand in Burundi
20 Jan 2004 The refugee agency has sent an advance team to assess the possibility of opening offices in Burundi's south and east amid somewhat improved security. This could eventually pave the way for the return of some of the over 300,000 Burundian refugees still living in Tanzania's camps. -
Tanzanian camp steps up campaign to stop violence against women
24 Nov 2003 On November 25, organisers of the "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence" global campaign will start a campaign for Congolese refugees in Lugufu camp to prevent and respond to violence against women. -
Lubbers discusses Burundi returns from Tanzania
10 Nov 2003 High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers has urged the Tanzanian government to continue its long tradition of hospitality towards refugees as UNHCR gets ready to expand its programme to help more Burundian refugees return home soon. -
Burundians return through new crossing to much fanfare
26 Sep 2003 More than 1,000 Burundian refugees in Tanzania have returned home through the new border crossing at Gahumo, eastern Burundi, where the latest group received a warm and festive welcome. -
Festive homecoming for Burundian refugees
10 Sep 2003 More than 260 Burundian refugees from camps in western Tanzania return home with UNHCR via a newly-opened border crossing in eastern Burundi and receive a cheerful welcome of song and dance by a local women's group.