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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. -
Q&A: Born on the high seas, footballer finds fame in Europe
2 Nov 2007 Antonio Rio Mavuba is a professional football player. His parents arrived in France as refugees in 1984, but Mavuba was only granted French citizenship three years ago. The 23-year-old midfielder, who has been capped several times for France, discusses his experiences as a refugee and sportsman. -
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. -
UNHCR and partners in new initiatives to boost repatriation to Burundi
12 Jul 2007 UNHCR is trying to encourage more Burundians to return home from camps in Tanzania by offering cash grants. Its sister organizations and partners are giving increased food supplies and helping to rebuild infrastructure in Burundi.