Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees

Africanews | 03-05-2026 02:16am |

Tanzania has officially closed the Nduta refugee camp, which was located in the northwest region of the country. This decision has resulted in the repatriation of nearly all remaining Burundian refugees who were residing in the camp. Activists and representatives from the United Nations have confirmed the development, highlighting the significant impact on the refugee population that had sought shelter in Tanzania. The closure of the camp marks a notable shift in the country's approach to hosting refugees from Burundi.

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