Refugee returns to DR Congo

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🇨🇬 Republic of CongoPolitics22 Oct 2026

Two Congos seek lasting returns for DR Congo refugees

The sixth tripartite meeting on the voluntary return of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo hosted in the Republic of the Congo focused on access to security, healthcare, education, documents and livelihoods. DR Congo UNHCR representative Maurice Azonnankpo stressed the need for a free and informed choice and sustainable support, according to Brazza Infos.

Source: Brazza Infos

Timeline

1. Thursday, 22 October 2026

   • Two Congos seek lasting returns for DR Congo refugees

     The sixth tripartite meeting on the voluntary return of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo hosted in the Republic of the Congo focused on access to security, healthcare, education, documents and livelihoods. DR Congo UNHCR representative Maurice Azonnankpo stressed the need for a free and informed choice and sustainable support, according to Brazza Infos.

     🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · 08:00

   • UNHCR calls for guarantees for refugees returning to DRC

     UNHCR is calling on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo to guarantee security, essential services, civil status documents and livelihoods for refugees returning to the DRC. More than 120,000 Congolese have already returned voluntarily, according to ACI, citing Maurice Azonnankpo.

     🇨🇩 DR Congo · 07:41

2. Wednesday, 21 October 2026

   • Brazzaville prepares return of 13,800 refugees from DR Congo

     The Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and UNHCR opened their sixth tripartite meeting in Brazzaville on the voluntary return of about 13,800 Congolese refugees. They fled violence in Mai-Ndombe and North Kivu, according to Journal de Brazza.

     🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · 15:46