Nkamira Transit Camp and Refugee Crisis in Eastern DRC

SOURCE npr.org
The Nkamira Transit Camp is home to over 6,000 refugees escaping violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a conflict stemming from the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Key Points

  • Nkamira Transit Camp hosts over 6,000 refugees from the eastern DRC
  • Conflict in the region is a legacy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide

Pros

  • Providing shelter and support to refugees fleeing violence

Cons

  • Overcrowding and resource strain in the camp