Summary:
RDC Ssebyalla stated that the number of refugees entering Kisoro continues to rise daily as people flee hostilities in search of shelter and food.
KISORO: Kisoro District has received over 6,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the beginning of this month due to escalating conflict in Eastern DRC, according to the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Hajji Badru Ssebyalla.
RDC Ssebyalla stated that the number of refugees entering Kisoro continues to rise daily as people flee hostilities in search of shelter and food.
Speaking to our reporter on Monday, Ssebyalla noted that the Nyakabande Transit Centre is now overcrowded. To manage the influx, authorities are transferring refugees from Nyakabande to other centers to create space for new arrivals.
However, he cautioned Kisoro residents, particularly those in sub-counties and town councils near the border, against providing accommodation to refugees. He warned that some individuals may be fleeing as fighters, while others could be carrying illnesses or have intentions of destabilizing peace and security in Uganda, especially in Kisoro.
RDC Ssebyalla urged local leaders to collaborate with security personnel to monitor individuals entering the country through unregulated border points. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that all arrivals go through the designated checkpoints for proper screening.
CUE IN RDC SSEBYALLA……ON THE CALL……ENG//
