Burundi struggles to support thousands fleeing DR Congo violence

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:39 +0000

A new refugee settlement in Burundi has been inundated with tens of thousands of people fleeing renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Most arrive traumatised by violence, and with few belongings.
Burundi says it needs millions of dollars to respond to the humanitarian crisis.

Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from the Busuma refugee settlement, in Ruyigi province, Burundi.

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