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More than 8,000 Burundians flee the country to escape pre-election violence
17 Apr 2015 With political tension rising and more acts of violence being reported, UNHCR is concerned that more people may flee in the run up to key elections starting in May. -
Fishing for a living in the desert wastes of northern Kenya
22 Oct 2014 Most of his Burundian refugee neighbours thought Noah Ilambona had been in the sun too long when he unveiled plans to start a fish farm in Kakuma camp. -
Tanzania grants citizenship to 162,000 Burundian refugees in historic decision
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Vigilant UNHCR staff reunite long-separated mother and daughters in Tanzania
2 Oct 2014 A mother is reunited with the daughters she was forced to abandon in a refugee camp in Tanzania in order to avoid being forced to marry her late husband's relative. -
UNHCR responds after annual rains claim another victim in Kakuma
9 Sep 2014 Burundian refugee Leonie was distraught when her husband was killed in flash floods in northern Kenya. UNHCR will help her recover from her loss. -
Hounded from home, raped Congolese woman seeks refuge in Burundi
27 Aug 2014 Mama Monique's life has changed drastically. She used to run a successful business selling jewellery. Now she is a widow and living in exile in Burundi. -
Refugee and citizens share danger and generosity in Burundi
22 Apr 2014 An 80-year-old Congolese woman refugee and her family were taken in by a Burundian neighbour after her house was destroyed by floods in the capital. -
UNHCR scheme helps refugees in Burundi rediscover the joy of shopping
6 Jun 2013 A voucher payment programme not only helps empower the refugees, it also introduces variety into their daily diet and stimulates the local economy. -
Telling the truth yields relief and vital documents in Burundi
24 Apr 2013 Nearly 40,000 refugees across Burundi turn out for a six-month document-checking exercise that pays off in better protection and better assistance.