African refugees
PICTORIAL: 6th Batch of Refugees and Asylum Seekers From Libya Arrives in Rwanda
The 6th batch of 133 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya have safely arrived in Rwanda under tight Covid-19 preventive measures. Upon arrival, they were tested for COVID…
UNHCR Head Extols Rwanda for Providing a Safe Place for African Refugees from Libya
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has commended Rwanda for its continued efforts to offer a safe environment for African refugees evacuated from Libya as a permanent…
Rwanda Embarks on Vaccinating Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The government of Rwanda has started rolling out a COVID-19 vaccination program for groups of refugees and asylum seekers living in the country as a way of implementing the…
“We feel at Home in Rwanda”- African Asylum Seekers
African asylum seekers evacuated from Libya say they felt at home as soon as they stepped on Rwanda soil, based on the way they were received. Rwanda on Tuesday received…
Fifth Batch Of Refugees Evacuated From Libya To Arrive In Rwanda Today
The fifth batch of 130 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya is expected to arrive at Kigali International airport this evening. Upon arrival, they will be taken to the…
Fourth Batch of Refugees Evacuated from Libya Arrives in Rwanda
The fourth group of 79 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya have safely arrived in Rwanda, the Ministry of Emergency Management has said. “They will be accommodated in…
Fourth Batch of Refugees From Libya to Arrive in Rwanda Thursday
The fourth group of 80 to 100 refugees and asylum seekers who were stranded in Libya will be evacuated to Rwanda this Thursday, Nov.19, 2020, adding to the previous…
Roadmap For Burundian Refugees to Return Home
The first batch of Burundian refugees in Rwanda is expected to head home on August 27 following an agreement between Rwanda, Burundi and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees…
Norway Commits to Resettle 600 Refugees Rescued from Libya to Rwanda
Norway has become the first country to come forward and commit to resettle a big number of African refugees and asylum seekers currently in Rwanda but the screening process might…
