Burundi sees surge in DR Congo asylum seekers, urges global support

BUJUMBURA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Burundi has received between 20,000 and 35,000 asylum seekers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since February 2025, the country's home affairs minister said. Burundian Minister of the Interior, Community …

DR Congo Unrest Sparks Biggest Refugee Wave To Burundi In 25 Years

Burundi is dealing with its biggest influx of refugees in 25 years as families flee the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations refugee agency said. Rwandan-backed M23 fighters have made big gains in the eastern DRC, …

Many Congolese have fled across the border to Burundi

Bujumbura : Burundi has already received more than 30,000 Congolese refugees fleeing the war in eastern DRC

Since February 12, 2025, Burundi has been facing a massive influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the Burundian Minister in charge of internal affairs Martin Niteretse, more than 30,000 people have already been …

Burundi seeing biggest wave of refugees in 25 years: UNHCR

Congolese refugees displaced by ongoing clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo disembark from a truck upon arrival at the Gihanga refugee transit camp in Gihanga on February 17, 2025. [AFP] Burundi is having to deal with the largest movement of …

Rebels in Congo extend offensive to border of Burundi, UN says

Rwanda-backed rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have advanced southward, reaching Burundi’s border and bringing the central African region to the brink of war, the United Nations said. M23 rebels continue to take new territory, …

Burundi troops withdraw from DR Congo

(MENAFN) Burundi has begun pulling its forces out of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), where they had been fighting alongside Congolese troops against the M23 rebel group. According to a Burundian military official and UN sources, the …

More then 10,000 congolese citizens crosses to Burundi due to the M23’s Violence

Burundi-DRC Border Photo: UNHCR Burundi February 19, 2025 Hour: 1:28 pm The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised the alarm over the displacement of 10,000 to 15,000 people toward Burundi in recent days due to violent clashes caused by the M23 …

Thousands Fleeing DRC Violence Arrive in Burundi

Between 10,000 and 15,000 people fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have crossed into Burundi over the last few days, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said. Footage filmed by the UNHCR shows displaced …

Burundi, Uganda Manoeuvre As DR Congo Violence Spreads

Countries bordering the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo sought to shore up defences on Wednesday as violence spreads through the region, with Burundi forced to pull back troops and Uganda securing a key city. There are fears the escalation of fighting …