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Two wounded in refugee camp food rationing protest

Refugees at the Karongi camp in western Rwanda
Refugees at the Karongi camp in western Rwanda -  Copyright  REUTERS
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At least two people have been reported shot and wounded in protests over food cuts provoked by UN funding shortages.

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Congolese refugees in Rwanda say soldiers have shot and wounded at least two marchers protesting over food rationing at their United Nations run camp.

2000 people joined the protests - with refugees occupying the UNHCR office in Karongi town, 15km from the camp. 

The UNHCR said last month it would be cutting rations by 25% because of funding shortages.

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