Almost 21,000 Burundians flee to Rwanda this month to escape electoral violence

A total of 921 individuals are residing at Kabazana Reception Centre.

1,637 inter-camp family reunification performed; including previously Unaccompanied/Separated Children and female spouses.

In September, close to 3,000 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers were newly recorded in the region. The largest number was recorded in Uganda with 1,154 newly registered Burundian refugees.

In the new site of Mulongwe works are ongoing with two operational partners (MEDEOR and CARITAS) working with their own funds. However, works have slowed down due to the worsening security situation in Fizi territory.

The Tanzanian Government has revoked the Refugee (Declaration) Notice No. 54 granting prima facie refugee status to asylum-seekers from Burundi. Detailed modalities under which the Refugee Status Determination (RSD) will be conducted for individuals fleeing Burundi have yet to be communicated. Meanwhile the average daily new arrivals’ figure has increased to 727 individuals (during 20 January and 2 February).

As of 12 June, the 2018 Burundi RRP is only 11% funded. Urgent funding is needed to meet the needs of Burundi refugees in DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

1,700 Burundian refugees were transferred to the new site of Mulongwe (South Kivu Province) since its opening in late November.

The rehabilitation of the Katalukulu Health Center near Mulongwe site (South Kivu) was completed and medical staff was hired. The Center will benefit both Burundian refugees and host community.

UNHCR launched the 2017 Supplementary Appeal for the Burundi Situation. Currently 2% of the overall funding requirements (US$ 250 million) has been received. More funding is urgently needed to increase capacity and to decongest overcrowded camps.