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More than 63,000 cross into Burundi fleeing violence in Eastern Nyarokongo, staff member says

March 08, 2025 | United Nations, Federal


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More than 63,000 cross into Burundi fleeing violence in Eastern Nyarokongo, staff member says
Over 63,000 people have crossed into Burundi fleeing atrocities and deadly conflict in parts of Eastern Nyarokongo, a staff member said.

The staff member described the movement as the largest influx the country has seen in decades and said Burundi was not prepared for the emergency. "Humanitarian agencies are working round the clock. My colleagues are working Monday to Saturday, 6 days out of 7, at making sure that people are registered, trying to fasten the process so that they are moved to the refugee side," the staff member said.

The speaker did not specify which humanitarian agencies are involved, the precise dates when the crossings began, or the locations where people are being relocated. The staff member emphasized registration as a priority but gave no timetable for complete transfers to refugee sites.

Aid workers' reported Monday-to-Saturday schedule suggests an intensive response, but the staff member did not provide details about funding sources, partner organizations, camp capacity, or needs assessments. The scale the speaker gave—"over 63,000"—was not broken down by day of arrival, nationality, age, or family status in the remarks on the record.

Further details, including the names of agencies coordinating the response and the planned next steps for shelter, food, medical care and protection services, were not specified in the available remarks.

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