Historical Events tagged with "gatumba"

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Crime & Law

Massacre of Congolese Tutsi Refugees

August 13th, 2004 20 years ago

In a brutal attack, armed assailants invaded the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi, resulting in the massacre of 156 Congolese Tutsi refugees. The perpetrators, reportedly from the Hutu community, targeted the camp during the night, leading to widespread shock and condemnation. The Marcelle camp, established to shelter those fleeing violence, became the scene of horrific tragedy as many refugees were killed and injured, and survivors were left traumatized by the violence against them.

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