Tag Archives: UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)

An influx of Congolese refugees into Uganda was recorded after a fight between suspected M23 rebels and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) broke out on Monday morning. This fight forced hundreds of displaced persons to flee from DRC into Uganda. Sources confirmed the new refugee entrants were seeking safety, shelter, and food and many ...

As of yesterday morning, security operatives intercepted two buses carrying 104 Congolese refugees. They were intercepted at Murugano security checkpoint in Kisoro district. Authorities revealed that the refugees were on their way to Kamwenge district. The victims are said to be a part of the more than 10,000 Congolese asylum seekers. Apparently, these entered the country unchecked following attacks by ...