Refugee Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda

SOURCE npr.org
The Nkamira Transit Camp in Rwanda is home to over 6,000 refugees fleeing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where conflict is escalating and threatening to become a regional war.

Key Points

  • Over 6,000 refugees at Nkamira Transit Camp
  • Violence in DRC causing mass displacement
  • Conflict spilling over to Rwanda

Pros

  • Providing refuge and safety for over 6,000 refugees fleeing violence

Cons

  • Escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Threat of regional war
  • Displacement of over a million people