KIGOMA, March 20 -- THOUSANDS of Burundian nationals who had been living in the Nduta refugee camp in Kibondo District and Nyarugusu camp in Kasulu District, Kigoma Region, have continued to return to their home country, Burundi.

The refugees expressed gratitude to the Government of Tanzania for providing them with shelter and essential services throughout their stay.

Speaking at different times, the refugees emphasized that they were neither forced nor pressured to leave Tanzania, and that they had not been denied social services such as food as a means of compelling their departure. They stated that they are returning voluntarily and are happy to go back to Burundi to participate in rebuilding their nation.

One of the refugees, Uwase...