Donald Lukele
The Government’s has announced the commencement of a special program next year to interview 158,902 refugees residing in various camps in the country, including Nduta, Nyarugusu, and those sheltered in Ulyankulu, Katumba, and Mishamo settlements as well as villages in the Kigoma region.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Engineer Hamad Masauni, made the statement the other day after receiving a report from the Meeting of Experts from both sides between the Tanzanian government and the Burundian government, indicating the presence of Burundian citizens who refuse to return to their country despite the return of peace and stability.
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Before the meeting, both governments signed a joint statement of agreement on the repatriation of refugees, with the Tanzanian side represented by Minister Masauni and Burundi represented by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Community Development, and Civil Security, Theofile Ndarufatiye.
Speaking at a press conference, Minister Masauni made it clear that Tanzania’s intention is to continue assisting neighboring countries in times of trouble, including situations involving war, while pledging to continue supporting those countries in receiving and hosting refugees who meet the criteria for refugee status.
“We have held various meetings with our counterparts from the Burundian government, and they have assured us of peace and stability in Burundi
However, some refugees have shown no intention of returning home, and as a government, we will continue to educate them on the importance of returning home and reuniting with their compatriots to contribute to the development of their nation.”
“Due to the reluctance of these refugees to return, we as a government have deemed it necessary to interview Burundian refugees early next year to understand why they hesitate to return home, along with assessing the reasons they provide and making the right decision for our country,” he said.
Ndarufatiye also assured the Burundian citizens of peace in their homeland while thanking the Tanzanian Government for its kindness and generosity in hosting their country’s citizens during the period of unsatisfactory peace and security in Burundi.
The Director of the Refugee Department at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Sudi Mwakibasi, stated that the interviewing process will adhere to the laws and regulations governing refugee issues worldwide.
He mentioned that the interviews will be conducted individually, and those who are proven to have the right to refugee status will continue to receive asylum, remaining in the camps.
However, those found not to have such rights will lose their refugee status and will be issued a letter to leave the country.
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