Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Burundi refugees resettled in USA?

Macon Telegraph | 11/14/2006 | Proceed with caution on Burundi refugee proposal: "Proceed with caution on Burundi refugee proposal

There has been talk of USA receiving 10,000 refugees from the refugee camps in Tanzania. Whilst this sounds like a good idea there are problems, which are well expressed in this article from a US local newspaper. Their concerns include:
• Language problems: Burundians don't speak English,

• Employment: Would Macon be able to provide jobs for refugees whose skills are in farming?

• Health problems: How could Burundians' health issues, particularly AIDS, best be addressed?

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