Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Influx of 40,000 fleeing Congo war worsens Burundi humanitarian plight, UN says
Burundi is facing a rapidly worsening humanitarian situation as more than 40,000 people have fled there in two weeks to escape fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the U.N. said on Friday.
War in eastern Congo: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi
With people fleeing an escalating war between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces, the United Nations now fears a humanitarian disaster if no measures are taken to immediately end hostilities.
Burundi Faces Influx of Refugees Amid Congo Crisis
Burundi faces a worsening humanitarian crisis as over 40,000 refugees flee from conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN reports overwhelmed areas and health issues among arrivals. Burundi,
Burundi strained as tens of thousands flee from Congo war
Burundi is facing a rapidly worsening humanitarian situation as more than 40,000 people have fled there in two weeks to escape fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the U.N. said on Friday (February 21). This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.
Congo conflict: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi
With people fleeing an escalating war between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces, the United Nations now fears a humanitarian disaster if no measures are taken to immediately end hostilities.Burundi has been facing a massive influx of refugees as families flee fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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U.S. cautions against travel to Eastern African nation as crime rises
Violent crimes like assault, carjacking, home invasion, grenade attacks, and armed robbery are possible, according to the advisory. Medical services are also well below U.S. standards, according to ...
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Urgent Appeal Launched As DR Congo Crisis Fuels Mass Displacement to Burundi
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has launched a $40.4 million appeal to address the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its impact on neighbouring countries, ...
The U.S. Is Cutting Off Foreign Aid. My Youngest Patients Are Paying the Price
T he sun is barely rising in rural Burundi when we begin our medical rounds in the pediatric ward. I am an American, ...
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42,000 people fled eastern DRC to Burundi in two weeks: UN
Geneva: Around 42,000 people have fled the conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and crossed into Burundi ...
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Up to 15,000 people arrive in Burundi within days amid escalating violence in Congo: UN refugee agency
Conditions in the communities near the border are extremely dire, with a lack of shelter, water and sanitation facilities,' ...
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Burundi, Uganda manoeuvre as DR Congo violence spreads
Countries bordering the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo sought to shore up defences on Wednesday as violence spreads ...
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Burundi troops withdraw from M23 fight in new blow to Congo
Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern Congo where they had been fighting against M23 rebels, four sources said on ...
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East Congo: After taking Bukavu, where next for M23? Uvira
Rebels from the M23, backed by the Rwandan army, continue to advance in South Kivu drawing closer to the Burundian border, where troops sent by President Évariste Ndayishimiye have gradually retreated ...
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IRC launches emergency response as over 40,000 refugees from DRC arrive in Burundi
As thousands of Congolese refugees flee ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), today, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is launching this week an emergency response in ...