The number of Jews fleeing from the Congo and arriving in Belgium continued to mount today.
Many families from Luluabourg, one of the hardest hit centers of rebellious native assaults on European whites, arrived here without luggage or funds. Among the arrivals was the Avzaradel-Bonnavida family which had resided in Luluabourg for four generations.
The refugees called the situation in Luluabourg “very grave,” They expressed deep concern about male members of their families who remained and who are now presumed to be isolated in that Congo city.
Some of the refugees arrived in nightclothes and described scenes of violence and pillage. Many of them said they wanted to emigrate to Israel. Jewish social welfare agencies swung into action to aid the refugees.
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