Uganda Receives Fifth Group Of 133 Evacuees From South Africa

The Government of Uganda received a fifth group of 133 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa following recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks. The returnees were received by Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Entebbe International Airport. Addressing the returnees, Ambassador Ogwang reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the welfare, dignity,…

Government Receives Third Group Of Ugandans Evacuated From South Africa

The Government of Uganda received a third group of 255 Ugandan nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks. The returnees arrived at Entebbe International Airport, where they were received by Foreign Service Officer Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul, who represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Addressing the returnees, Ambassador Ogwang said…

Government Evacuates 424 Ugandans From South Africa

The Government of Uganda has evacuated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following weeks of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence. The first batch of returnees, comprising 273 people, including 255 adults and 18 children, arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight as part of a government-coordinated repatriation programme. A second group of…