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Monday, 21 January, 2002, 16:59 GMT
In pictures: Refugee crisis
As the lava still cools over the ruins of Congolese town of Goma following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, some 200,000 refugees have flooded back to the area, despite supplies of food and medical supplies running desperately short.
For the 50,000 that remain displaced in Rwandan refugee camps, supplies are scarce and the threat of disease remains constant.
![]() Despite safety warnings, many civilians want to return home
![]() Some remain crowded in makeshift tents in Rwanda
![]() ...where they queue to be registered on a UN food list
![]() People are growing more desperate for food and supplies
![]() Children are some of the worst affected
![]() Despite the dangers some try to rebuild their homes
Click here for pictures of aftermath of the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo |
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