AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrison Hunger Alarm in Gitega: In Burundi’s Gitega Central Prison, inmates say food shortages have dragged on for nearly two weeks, with reports of only about 350 grams of corn or cassava flour a day and beans missing for days—conditions that hit hardest those with little family support, while the Catholic Church reportedly covers only a small group of chronically ill prisoners. HIV Prevention Slips: UNAIDS warns that a sudden funding decline is weakening HIV prevention and treatment, with sharp drops in uptake of key tools like PrEP in Burundi and other countries. Eastern DRC Ceasefire Pressure: In eastern DR Congo, M23 has pulled back from parts of the Uvira area, including Sange, as relief grows but peace remains uncertain. South Africa Asylum Tightening: South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled rejected asylum seekers can’t reapply, ending a “never-ending cycle” that had involved Burundian applicants. Culture & Care: A reminder of family-centered health and healing—plus refugee-led support like yoga in displacement settings—shows how community life keeps moving even amid crisis.
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