An estimated 50,000 people have fled to Burundi from the Democratic Republic of Congo since January 2025, with over 38,000 in urgent need of international protection. Most arrivals are Congolese escaping escalating tensions in Bukavu, Saké, Minova, and Goma. ??128,000 refugees and asylum seekers from DRC in Burundi ??38,749 new arrivals verified ??58,000 planning figures for humanitarian support ??6 major border crossing points UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating response efforts to ensure protection and assistance for those affected. #CORE #DRCongo #Burundi
Associate Programme Officer chez UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Congo
1 周This situation is quite worrying at a time when the organization is in financial difficulties. This is an opportunity to shift to sustainable response implémentation with the government and development actors.