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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. -
More routes to open for spontaneous Burundian returnees from Tanzania
21 Aug 2003 The governments of Burundi and Tanzania have agreed to open three new border crossings between the two countries to make it easier for Burundian refugees who wish to return home on their own. -
Jumpstarting World Refugee Day in Tanzania
19 Jun 2003 Congolese refugees at Tanzania's Lugufu camp have started celebrating World Refugee Day with vibrant performances of song and dance. Celebrations aside, they also presented skits and poetry to highlight pressing issues like the shortage of food aid at the camp and the importance of education.