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Determination and hard work help 1972 Burundian returnees
3 Jun 2008 In Burundi, former refugees who return after 36 years of exile face many challenges as they try to rebuild their lives. -
Milestones reached in UNHCR's operations for Burundian refugees
1 Apr 2008 UNHCR passes two major milestones in its bid to find durable solutions for Burundian refugees in Tanzania: assisted repatriation figures topped 300,000, while the number of refugees in camps fell below 200,000. -
Cash grants help Burundian returnees rebuild their lives
13 Mar 2008 UNHCR's introduction of cash grants for Burundian returnees appears to have both encouraged more people to go back home and eased their reintegration. -
UNHCR begins programme to resolve situation of 1972 Burundian refugees
11 Mar 2008 UNHCR launches a two-year programme to end one of the world's most protracted refugee situations - the 36-year exile of some 218,000 Burundians. -
UNHCR seeks US$34 million for Burundians in Tanzanian settlements
21 Feb 2008 UNHCR is seeking US$34 million to realize comprehensive solutions for some 218,000 Burundian refugees who fled to Tanzania in 1972. -
UNHCR operations chief upbeat about Burundian refugees
5 Feb 2008 UNHCR's operations chief sees an end in sight to the problem of Burundian refugees in Tanzania. -
Voluntary repatriation of Congolese hits 50,000 mark
30 Jan 2008 The number of Congolese refugees repatriated from Tanzania with UNHCR help passes the 50,000 mark. -
UNHCR repatriates 45 Congolese to Kinshasa on maiden flight
7 Dec 2007 UN refugee agency opens repatriation air corridor to Kinshasa for Congolese refugees in Tanzania. -
Uncertain future for return operation from Tanzania to Congo
24 Sep 2007 The voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees to areas of South Kivu province from camps in western Tanzania is being threatened by food shortages and a lack of school places.