Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Forces Refugees to Swim for Their Lives to Burundi

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Forces Refugees to Swim for Their Lives to Burundi

The number of desperate refugees fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and seeking safety in Burundi continues to rise, placing immense pressure on aid agencies struggling to cope with an escalating crisis amid dwindling resources.

The freezing of foreign financial aid from the US President Donald Trump's administration, which came into force on 20 January, obliges the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to "...

DR Congo crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi » Africa Global Village

The number of desperate refugees fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and seeking safety in Burundi continues to rise, placing immense pressure on aid agencies struggling to cope with an escalating crisis amid dwindling resources. UN Africa News The post DR Congo crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi appeared first on Africa Global Village.

According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the recent influx of refugees fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has led to an emergency situation in the current global humanitarian funding crisis, and “the consequences are already very serious.” While UNHCR and its partners continue […]

Burundi Buckles Under Pressure Of DRC Refugees

A growing humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Burundi, where the relentless influx of refugees from the conflict-ravaged eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has overwhelmed aid services and exposed thousands to worsening conditions. Driven by violence and insecurity, more than 71,000 Congolese refugees have crossed into Burundi since January, according to data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The agency’…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Funding shortfalls threaten emergency response to Congolese refugees arriving in Burundi

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Funding shortfalls threaten emergency response to Congolese refugees arriving in Burundi