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All asylum seekers waiting for REC are informed to come for the REC interviews at the OPM RSD Office.
Beginning 21/09/2026 to 25/09/2026

Come for coupons beginning Thursday 17/09/2026 at RSD OFFICE NAKIVALE AT 02:00 pm.

Inform your neighbours as well who may miss this information from here.

Source: OPM

OPM and UNHCR are still making arrangements for the verification exercise.

The exact date for the start of the exercise has not yet been announced. Once the arrangements are completed, the official date will be communicated.

The verification will include:
• Fingerprint and iris verification
• Updating of refugee records
• A basic health check

Please stay calm and wait for official information. ConnectRefugee will share verified updates when available.

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Information is circulating on social media suggesting that the Physical Verification exercise may begin in September.

At this time, the September start date has not yet been officially confirmed by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). OPM is expected to provide official communication shortly.

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There is a possibility of El Niño-related heavy rains. Stay informed and take precautions early.
Watch the full video for important information on how to prepare, respond and keep yourself and your community sate.

All Burundians Interested to return to Burundi on the 29 july 2026 should go and register with NRC or UNHCR or call 0774678531/0779316787/0769100218, or drop your photocopy of attestation at KABAZANA Reception center at NRC office.

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