Rwanda: UNHCR - Sharp Increase in Number of Burundian Refugees Arriving in Rwanda

press release

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Ariane Rummery - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at the press briefing, on 28 April 2015, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Over the weekend, the number of Burundian refugees crossing into Rwanda has jumped significantly, with over 5,000 refugees entering the country in just two days. According to the Government of Rwanda, since the beginning of April, nearly 21,000 Burundians, mostly women and children have fled to Rwanda saying that they have experienced intimidation and threats of violence linked to the upcoming elections.

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