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Ministry of Home Affairs
NGO Directory, 27 October 2011
Address:
Refugee Services Department
Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania, United Republic of
Tel: +255 22 211 20 34 or 40
Fax: +255 22 211 8334
Web: www.moha.go.tz
UNHCR: The UN Refugee Agency
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