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World: En Afrique de l'Est et australe, les réfugiés peuvent rester plus de 16 ans en exil | HCR
By UN High Commissioner for Refugees at ReliefWeb
· June 4, 2026
· 4 min read
Countries: World, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda . Cette analyse, qui s’appuie sur les données recueillies par le HCR entre 2001 et 2025, démontre que les déplacements dans la région sont rarement de courte durée. À la fin de l’année 2025, 6,4 millions de réfugiés et de demande
Key takeaway Cette analyse, qui s’appuie sur les données recueillies par le HCR entre 2001 et 2025, démontre que les déplacements dans la région sont rarement de courte durée.
Why this matters
The prolonged displacement of refugees in East and Southern Africa has significant implications for faith-based organizations and Christian charities involved in humanitarian relief efforts. With many refugees spending over 16 years in exile, these organizations must adapt their strategies to provide long-term support and solutions. The fact that three out of four refugees remain displaced after five years and nearly two out of five remain in exile 20 years later highlights the need for sustained engagement and investment in education, livelihoods, and community development programs. As Mamadou Dian Balde emphasized, refugees need more than just aid; they need hope, opportunities, and prospects for a better future. Christian charities and faith-based organizations can play a critical role in providing emotional and spiritual support, as well as advocating for policies and programs that address the root causes of displacement and promote durable solutions for refugees.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 4, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Countries: World, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda . Cette analyse, qui s’appuie sur les données recueillies par le HCR entre 2001 et 2025, démontre que les déplacements dans la région sont rarement de courte durée. À la fin de l’année 2025, 6,4 millions de réfugiés et de demande
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