US Orders Diplomat Families Out of Burundi

The US embassy in Burundi announced Saturday that it has ordered the families of its officials to evacuate, citing threats from the nearby war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement made on Saturday, February 22, 2025, the embassy stated that it …

Bujumbura : nearly 800 Congolese police and military personnel have fled to Burundi

At least 532 Congolese police officers fleeing clashes between the M23 and the Congolese army and its allies have already been officially listed by Burundian services. They are hosted in the center of the country while 250 Congolese soldiers (who are not …

The UN said over 40,000 people had fled DRC for neighbouring Burundi in just two weeks

The UN said over 40,000 people had fled DRC for neighbouring Burundi in just two weeks

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Congo conflict: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi

Burundi has been facing a massive influx of refugees as families flee fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). "Just in the first two weeks, we have received 42,000 people already seeking asylum," said Brigitte Mukanya-Eno, a …

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 …

Urgent appeal launched as DR Congo crisis fuels mass displacement to Burundi

As fighting escalates in eastern DRC, more than 40,000 Congolese refugees – primarily women and children – have crossed into Burundi since February, with over 9,000 arrivals recorded in a single day this week. Many are using makeshift boats to traverse the …

Influx of 40,000 fleeing Congo war worsens Burundi humanitarian plight, UN says

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) – 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. “Last week …

Around 42,000 people flee eastern DRC to Burundi 'just in two weeks': UN

The UN refugee agency UNHCR had expected that the violence would send people fleeing into Burundi, making plans to help up to 58,000 people over three months, said Brigitte Mukanga-Eno, agency's representative in Burundi, on Friday.

Unaccompanied and separated children amongst up to 35,000 refugees who have crossed into Burundi in recent weeks