disaster
Mise à operationnelle : Busuma - Burundi
By UN High Commissioner for Refugees at ReliefWeb
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo . Faits saillants • Le Gouvernement du Burundi, à travers l’Oce National de Protection des Réfugiés et des Apatrides (ONPRA), et le Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés (HCR) ont annoncé, le 2 juillet 2026, l’achèvement de l’opéra
Key takeaway • Lancée le 16 mars 2026, cette opération a permis l’enregistrement biométrique de 54 343 réfugiés sur une population de référence de 66 434 personnes, soit un taux de couverture de 82 %.
Why this matters
The completion of the biometric registration of Congolese refugees at the Busuma site in Burundi marks a significant milestone in the humanitarian response to the crisis. With 82% of the reference population registered, the operation has enhanced the reliability and integrity of data on the refugee population, allowing for more effective provision of essential services. The registration process has also facilitated the identification of non-refugees, including 361 Burundian nationals who have been returned to their communities of origin. Furthermore, the operation has highlighted the complexities of refugee movements, with spontaneous returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo observed since January 2026. The reopening of the border between Burundi and the DRC in March 2026 has further facilitated these movements, with approximately 6,000 refugees returning to the DRC. As the humanitarian situation continues to evolve, accurate data and effective registration processes will be crucial in informing response efforts and ensuring the needs of affected populations are met.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo . Faits saillants • Le Gouvernement du Burundi, à travers l’Oce National de Protection des Réfugiés et des Apatrides (ONPRA), et le Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés (HCR) ont annoncé, le 2 juillet 2026, l’achèvement de l’opéra
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