How closely does UNHCR cooperate with the Tanzanian government?
UNHCR Tanzania enjoys a very close collaboration with the government, especially with Home Affairs Minister Lawrence Masha and his staff. This cooperation has been crucial for the progress achieved in pursuit of all three durable solutions. It has been particularly important in addressing the situation of the 1972 Burundian refugees in Rukwa and Tabora regions. Minister Masha, addressing the ExCom meeting earlier this week, thanked the High Commissioner [for Refugees António Guterres] and the international community for the support they have shown in attaining durable solutions. Tell us a bit more about the 1972 Burundian refugees caseload In a historic move in mid-2007, Tanzania declared its readiness to work with UNHCR and the international community to realize dignified solutions to the group of Burundian refugees from 1972 hosted in the three old settlements. A two-year strategy was designed to assist the return of more than 46,000 of them and locally integrate a further 172,000, w
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