Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials from office of the Prime Minister have intensified community policing and dialogue among South Sudan refugees and the host community in Adjumani district to promote harmonious relationship. This follows recent clashes that erupted among the refugees and host communities in Nyumanzi refugee settlement in …
Read More »Apaa residents reject Adjumani health workers for measles-rubella immunization
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Apaa residents rejected health workers from Adjumani to immunize them for the mass vaccination against measles and rubella diseases. Over 18 million children aged 15 to zero will be vaccinated across the country during the exercise that started today. In the contested Apaa township …
Read More »ADJUMANI: Conflict on natural resources takes toll among refugees
Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a reported conflict brewing up between South Sudanese refugees and host communities in Adjumani district over the scarcity of wood fuel. According to Francis Abi Kirile, the chairperson Refugee welfare committee in Boroli settlement camp, they have had disagreements and disputes …
Read More »Influx of South Sudanese refugees to Uganda drops
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The arrival of South Sudanese refugees into Uganda has drastically reduced over the last three months. According to the statistical data, 112 refugees entered Uganda in October, down from 120 refugees recorded in September, 147 in August and 279 in July. Adjumani District Refugee Desk …
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