Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Olivia and Daylon
1870's
Belgian King Leopold II thinks about colonizing the area for himself which causes refugees to flee because he is thinking about himself not the people in the country.
1891-1892
Belgians conquer Katanga causing refugees to leave because of their culture being lost or removed
1908
The Congo became a free state under Belgian rule causing people to leave because they are not independent
1960
Independence from King Leopold II followed by a Civil war,Temporary Fragmentation this makes refugees want to move because they dont want war and dont want to be separated from each other socially like the people were trying to make them do.
1961
August-UN troops begin disarming Katangese soldiers refugees began to flee because of the rebels from the UN
1965
1977
Moroccan troops help reuse attack on Katanga by Angolan-based rebels which cause refugees to flee due to the conflict and fights
1997
Rebels remove Mobutu.Laurent Kabila becomes president refugees stay because of a new president that doesn't have conflicts
1999
2001
January-President Laurent Kabila is shot dead this made refugees leave because their leader is gone so that can weaken the country and they wont like the new person coming into office
Residing in the Democratic Republic Of The Republic
Refugees:160,271
Internally Displaced Persons:1,491,769
Total Population Of Concern:2,001,006
Returned Refugees:3,230
Asylum seekers:1,124
Originating From Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Refugees:535,323
Internally Displaced Persons:1,491,769
Total Population Of Concern:2,415,802
Returned Refugees:3,230
Asylum seekers:75,350
Refugees by Gender
Male:49%
Female:51%
Grand Total Of Refugees In Georgia From Democratic Republic Of The Congo:978
Up to 4yrs old are 13%
5-17yrs old are 41%
18–59yrs old are 45%
60+yrs old are 2%
Challenges Refugees Face
Challenges refugees face:
Not knowing how to use household items
Burning trash in the house
Leaving family at home
Leaving everything behind
Refugees Are An Asset
Links
http://www.britannica.com/place/Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo
http://www.responsibilitytoprotect.org/index.php/crises/crisis-in-drc
http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49e45c366.html
http://www.cdss.ca.gov/refugeeprogram/res/pdf/WhatsNew/CAL_CongoleseBackgrounder_013014_highres.pdf
https://garefugees.wordpress.com/state-reports-data/
http://www.responsibilitytoprotect.org/index.php/crises/crisis-in-drc
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13286306
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/resource/the-us-refugee-resettlement-program-an-overview