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Written by Editor
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 15:33 |
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LUSAKA, ZAMBIA : UNHCR Zambia continues to pursue durable solutions for refugees in light of the protracted nature of the refugee situation in Zambia and the imminent cessation of refugee status for Angolans and Liberians – 30 June 2012, for Rwandans – latest by 30 June 2013 and in the future for Burundians. UNHCR can never be involved in forced return but does facilitate voluntary repatriation of refugees, said UNHCR Representative in Zambia, Ms. Joyce Mends-Cole.
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Written by RNA Reporter
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 15:27 |
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Some Rwandan refugees hold a protest in Zambia against plans to repatriate them (Online photo)
Kigali: Catholic bishops of Zambia are up in arms against a government plan in collaboration with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) to repatriate thousands of Rwandan refugees back to their country.
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