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Repatriation of 1972 Burundian Refugees hits 50,000 Mark
16 Sep 2009 The repatriation from special settlements in western Tanzania of refugees who fled Burundi more than three decades ago hits the 50,000 mark. -
Somali Bantus gain Tanzanian citizenship in their ancestral land
3 Jun 2009 History has come full circle for refugee descendants of slaves who have received a fresh start in their ancestral homeland of Tanzania. -
The past is a foreign country for some Burundian refugees
7 May 2009 Burundian refugees like Ogeste Gelevasi can't imagine living anywhere else than Tanzania, which has offered them almost four decades of sanctuary. -
Repatriation of 1972 Burundian refugees from Tanzania enters final phase
24 Apr 2009 A UNHCR convoy carrying almost 500 civilians launches the last phase of the repatriation of thousands of Burundians who fled to Tanzania in 1972. -
US report gives UNHCR high marks for Burundi operation
20 Apr 2009 A report commissioned by the United States praises UNHCR's repatriation programme for Burundi while warning that integration challenges remain. -
Asylum system in Burundi established with UNHCR's support
16 Apr 2009 Burundi, an important host country for refugees over the past four decades, establishes a specialized office for asylum with UNHCR's support. -
Young Burundians reunite with their families after years of separation
6 Apr 2009 Last year, UNHCR helped some 400 refugee children to either reunite with their families or begin a new life in their native Burundi with foster parents. -
Secondary school support gives former refugees a chance in Burundi
31 Mar 2009 A UNHCR partner, the Refugee Education Trust, is trying to ensure that young Burundian refugees keep studying once they return back home. -
Tanzanian and Japanese athletes run for peace with Burundian refugees
13 Feb 2009 Two former top athletes from Japan and Tanzania turned back the clock this week, taking part in a run for peace at the Mtabila camp for Burundian refugees.