Tanzania Endorses the UNHCR's Vision Targeting to Halve Number of Refugees By 2035

Geneva - THE Deputy Home Affairs Minister, Ayoub Mohammed Mahmoud, has endorsed the vision of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Barham Salih, known as "50 by 35," which aims to halve the global refugee population by 2035.

Mahmoud expressed Tanzania's support during the 77th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 13, 2026. He outlined measures being undertaken by the Tanzanian government to find lasting solutions for refugees living in the country.

Addressing the situation of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mahmoud highlighted government efforts to facilitate their return to their country of origin.