Burundi refugee crisis escalates as 230,000 flee conflict to seek refuge in neighbouring countries
Violence in the African nation of Burundi has led to a refugee crisis in surrounding countries, including Tanzania, where camps have become overcrowded.
The crisis has been ongoing since April last year, and there are fears Burundi could descend into civil war if a resolution is not reached at the next round of peace talks later this month.
The majority of Burundi's people are internally displaced by the conflict.
Most have left the urban centres, where the majority of violence has taken place, to go north or back to their home villages.
More than 230,000 refugees have also fled to neighbouring countries.
Around 120,000 people have escaped from Burundi and fled to Nyarugusu camp in Tanzania.
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