Volcano eruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Australia for UNHCR
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Overnight on Saturday 22 May, the volcano Mount Nyiragongo erupted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The resulting lava flow destroyed entire villages and vital infrastructure, and displaced over 400,000 people. Sanne Biesmans works for UNHCR in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has seen firsthand the devastating impact of the Mount Nyiragongo eruption. Subscribe to our Channel to stay up to date with the latest in refugee news and crises: https://www.youtube.com/user/Aus4unhcr UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, UNHCR has helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
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Published to Youtube on: 31/05/2021
Archived on: 08/10/2025
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=SzF42QFd8NU