Situation Burundi Situation

Refugees from Burundi: Breakdown by Location

Location name	Source	Data date		Population
Haut-Katanga	UNHCR, Government	31 Jul 2020	1.7%	793
Kasai Oriental	UNHCR, Government	31 Dec 2019	0.0%	4
Kinshasa	UNHCR, Government	31 May 2020	0.1%	52
Lomami	UNHCR, Government	31 Dec 2019	0.0%	14
Lualaba	UNHCR, Government	31 Jan 2020	0.0%	10
Maniema	UNHCR, Government	31 Dec 2019	0.6%	265
Nord-Kivu	UNHCR, Government	30 Sep 2020	1.3%	623
Sud Kivu	UNHCR, Government	30 Sep 2020	96.2%	46,226
Tanganyika	UNHCR, Government	30 Sep 2020	0.1%	64

Highlights

	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.
	28 Feb 2018
	1,700 Burundian refugees were transferred to the new site of Mulongwe (South Kivu Province) since its opening in late November.
	31 Dec 2017
	In Lusenda camp, 400 new blocs of showers and latrines were under construction. The water network was being extended to reach all areas of the camp.
	31 Dec 2017
	Cholera epidemics was declared in the territories of Fizi and Uvira. No cases have been reported so far in refugees hosting structures. Preventive measures were put in place.
	31 Aug 2017
	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.
	31 Aug 2017

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News

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UNHCR website, 27 Jan 2017

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UNHCR, 21 Dec 2015

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