Summary:
- Dr. Kwizera George, the Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, disclosed that Kisoro District receives various categories of people who come as asylum seekers.
KISORO: At least 4,817 asylum seekers were relocated from Nyakabande Refugee Transit Camp to other settlement camps, including Nakivale from January to date, according to UNHCR authorities.
This was revealed on Thursday during a district-level coordination meeting at the district headquarters, which involved NGO partners such as Alight, UNHCR, and the Red Cross, among others, and district stakeholders.
Dr. Kwizera George, the Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, disclosed that Kisoro District receives various categories of people who come as asylum seekers. He urged local leaders to always direct them to designated places meant for them instead of leaving them in their communities. This would help the responsible NGOs support them effectively.
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Judith Irene Kahunde, the Emergency Program Coordinator at Alight Nyakabande Transit Camp, revealed that since the beginning of 2024, over 7,000 refugees have been received at Nyakabande Transit Camp. On this day, 4,817 refugees were relocated to other settlement camps, including Nakivale. She called on district authorities to cooperate and collectively support the refugees and sensitize those living in communities without going to the camp.
CUE IN IRENE…..ON ASYLUM SEEKERS……ENG//
Meanwhile, Kisoro District Governor Abel Bizimana urged local leaders to encourage NGOs to provide financial support to people hosting refugees, as some resources are destroyed by them. This support would help the hosts become resilient to climate change issues.
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