United Nations Refugee Agency

Goma, DRC

Not Safe for Rwandan Refugees to Return

By Taylor Toeka Kakala
The Congolese government is demanding a comprehensive strategy for a lasting solution for the repatriation of 127,537 Rwandan refugees estimated to be in the country.

Treatment of Gays No Better in South Africa

By Davison Mudzingwa
When Junior Mayema boarded a plane to South Africa from his native Democratic Republic of Congo in 2010, he cried tears of joy because he was finally heading to a country where he could live openly as a gay man.

Sudanese Refugees Dying of Thirst

By Jared Ferrie
Sudanese refugees have started dying as a camp in South Sudan ran out of water four days ago after a massive influx of people fled across the border to escape war and hunger.