Uganda

Urgent Call to Action: Demand Immediate Release of Unjustly Detained Protestors in Uganda

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Chilling Arrests of Ugandan Protestors: A Violent Crackdown What Happened? Over a hundred youthful protestors were arrested in Uganda during anti-corruption protests. Amnesty International condemned the oppressive actions of the Ugandan government. Amnesty International’s Response According to Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, the arrests demonstrate a clampdown on dissent. … Read more

Uganda struggles as influx of refugees from Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan overwhelms open-door policy

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Uganda’s refugee policy under strain from influx from Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan Uganda is facing a growing number of refugees from Sudan, with over 33,000 arrivals, 19,000 settling in Kampala in 2024. Why are refugees coming to Uganda? Sudanese fleeing a year-long war Influx from Congo and South Sudan due to conflicts and climate … Read more

Uganda faces refugee crisis as influx from Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan overwhelms open-door policy

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Uganda’s Humanitarian Efforts Strained by Influx of Refugees In the midst of ongoing conflicts and climate challenges, Uganda is experiencing a surge in refugees seeking safety from countries like Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan. How is Uganda coping with this influx? Over 33,000 Sudanese arrivals, with 19,000 in Kampala since … Read more