UNHCR Tanzania Operational Update - March 2026

Country: United Republic of Tanzania Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. As of 31 March 2026, Tanzania hosts 164,901 refugees and asylum seekers, mainly from Burundi 77,032 and the DRC 87,163 and 706 from other countries who live in two camps, while some refugees live in villages and three old settlements in Kigoma, Katavi, and Tabora regions. In collaboration with the Government, UNHCR, and partners, have been receiving asylum seekers fleeing violent clashes in the DRC. In March 2026, a total of 45 new arrivals were received in Tanzania, bringing the total number of arrivals to 4,243 since renewed violence in eastern DRC in January 2025. UNHCR continues to provide protection and assistance to persons of concern. Some services, including primary health care and education, are also extended to the host community. In addition, UNHCR seeks durable solutions for refugees.
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