The Minister for Foreign Affairs Chirau Ali Mwakwere has stressed the need to tackle the root causes of instability and refugees in Africa. Mwakwere said that many countries in Africa have a large number of refugees despite the international community’s willingness to assist in solving problems facing refugees globally. The Minister was speaking in his office during a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres.
Mwakwere said that currently the challenge is in relocating Sudanese and Somalia refugees to their respective countries. He said effective relocation of Sudanese refugees can only take place with the reconstruction of infrastructure in Southern Sudan. Mr. Guterres on his part noted that Africa needs a grand plan to help address the refugee problem. The High Commissioner added that a development strategy has been put in place by UHNCR, but stressed that it was important for the strategy to be owned by Sudan and supported by the international community.
Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corp.
: Thursday, Sep 01, 2005
Mwakwere said that currently the challenge is in relocating Sudanese and Somalia refugees to their respective countries. He said effective relocation of Sudanese refugees can only take place with the reconstruction of infrastructure in Southern Sudan. Mr. Guterres on his part noted that Africa needs a grand plan to help address the refugee problem. The High Commissioner added that a development strategy has been put in place by UHNCR, but stressed that it was important for the strategy to be owned by Sudan and supported by the international community.
Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corp.
: Thursday, Sep 01, 2005
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