Tanzania, April 8 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's ongoing repatriation of Burundian refugees is rooted in a long-standing regional process shaped by decades of displacement, shifting political conditions in Burundi, and evolving international refugee frameworks.

Analysts say these factors place the current exercise firmly within a legitimate legal and policy context.

The latest phase of returns, accelerated in late 2025 and early 2026, is being conducted under a tripartite agreement involving Tanzania, Burundi and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The agreement sets clear standards for voluntary repatriation. It emphasises safety, dignity and strict adherence to international protection norms.

Officials say the c...