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Most of the refugees fleeing DRC volcano into Rwanda are children
In the past 24 hours, at least 3,000 people, including 1,800 children, have crossed into Rubavu district in Rwanda from DRC after increasingly volatile volcanic eruptions near the major town of Goma.
More than 6,500 people affected by floods and windstorm in Rwanda
Recent rains and windstorm have led to extensive destruction of houses, crops, latrines, death of livestock, and loss of households’ materials in Northern and Eastern Provinces of Rwanda.
WFP and UNHCR roll out targeted food assistance for most vulnerable refugees in Rwanda
“To avoid [funding] cuts affecting the most vulnerable refugees, we have established a targeting system that will allow us to prioritize extremely vulnerable refugees who depend entirely on [aid]."
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WFP cuts refugees' food rations in Rwanda as funding declines
WFP needs $9 million to avert ration cuts from March through June, and $20.6 million to continue full assistance to refugees throughout 2021. If no new funding is received, deeper cuts will be needed.
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Ebola J&J vaccination campaign launched jointly by Rwanda and DR Congo
This vaccine is given in two doses, 56 days apart. Vaccinations will be provided particularly to mobile populations that trade and cross daily between and Rwanda.
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Third group of refugees evacuated to Rwanda from Libya with UNHCR support
As violence in Tripoli intensifies, these evacuations have never been more urgent. We need States to help us get more refugees out of the country much more quickly. - UNHCR
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Second life-saving evacuation of vulnerable refugees from Libya lands in Rwanda
About half of the group (59), were under 18, most of whom had been separated from their parents and wider family. One child had been held in detention for more than two-and-a-half years.
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Rwanda, UNHCR and African Union agree to evacuate refugees out of Libya
A first group of 500 people, most from the Horn of Africa, will be evacuated, including children and youth at risk. After their arrival, UNHCR will continue to pursue solutions for the evacuees.
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UNICEF goes house-to-house to prevent Ebola in Rwanda
UNICEF and partners have trained more than 10,000 community health workers in a bid to reach 30,000 houses in Rwanda to teach families how to prevent Ebola.
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Rwanda conducts a full-scale Ebola simulation exercise
The simulation exercise focused on testing and validating capabilities for rapid detection, rapid response, and effective coordination at national and district level.
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Rwanda increases Ebola virus preparedness and response
Rwanda has increased awareness and community engagement throughout the country using different communication channels in public places such as main Roads, borders and Airports.
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Bad news for Burundian refugees in Rwanda as funds dry up
There are more than 57,650 Burundians living in Mahama camp. Many fled Burundi when conflict broke out in 2015 and are still unable to return. Newcomers are arriving each month.
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Clashes in Rwanda camp lead to tragic refugee death
UNHCR is reiterating its call on the Rwandan authorities and Congolese refugees for restraint and calm, after recent clashes left one refugee dead and others injured at the Kiziba camp.
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Joint program to verify identities of refugees kicks off in Rwanda
Refugees in the country will soon have a chance to work, open a bank account, access government services and move more freely, with the new initiative launched by the government and UNHCR.
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Food rations to refugees in Rwanda cut due to funding shortfalls
WFP and UNHCR have appealed to donors to contribute funds to reverse a 25% reduction from January onwards in food or cash assistance for more than 100,000 refugees in Rwanda.
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International Olympic Committee launches campaign to bring light to refugee camps
The IOC has teamed up with UNHCR to bring light to residents of Mahama refugee camp in northern Rwanda, home to over 55,000 refugees who have fled violence from Burundi.
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UNHCR and partners appeal for $207 million to respond to Burundi refugee emergency
Since early April, nearly 100,000 Burundians have fled. As the situation remains tense and violence continues, aid agencies fear that the number of refugees may double over the next six months.
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Burundi refugees say there is no turning back as fears grow of reprisals at home
Refugees who fled to Rwanda are settling in for a long stay amid concerns that violence in Burundi could reignite the tensions that led to the conflict that left 300,000 dead a decade ago.
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Number of Burundian refugees in Rwanda increases sharply
As of 26 April, more than 20,000 people have crossed from Burundi into Rwanda. Almost 3,000 people arriving daily at two reception centers.