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- At worst point in the conflict, the highest number of refugees was estimated to be over 500,000Refugees International
- Number of refugees as of June 2008: Approximately 20,000Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
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On January 23, 2008, a peace agreement was signed between government and rebel forces in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This has allowed many refugees to return to their native soil. This includes refugees who had been displaced to other countries and refugees who had been displaced within DRC.
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A Volatile Situation
The situation in DRC is improving but is still dangerous. As some refugees return other refugees must flee.IDMC: IDPs and returnees face lack of support Many returning refugees do not have the support structures in place for food or shelter.Independent Online News Furthermore, refugees outside of DRC have been the target of Xenophobic attacks, especially those living in South Africa.Independent Online News
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DR Congo Refugee Crisis Questions
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