Photo: ©UNHCR/Razak Katabazi
The UNHCR reports that between the 17th and 19th of January 2018, some 1,161 new refugee arrivals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) crossed to Uganda via Kisoro (873), Kanungu (234), and Lake Albert (54), bringing the total number of new arrivals to 10,666 since December 18, 2017.
According to refugees arriving at Nyakabande transit centre, Kisoro district, attacks against civilians by Mai-‐Mai militia and other armed opposition groups continue unabated in North Kivu, including arbitrary killings, rape, abductions and looting.
The full report can be read by clicking the images below.
Real Medicine Foundation has been serving Ugandans, Ugandan IDPs, and refugees from other African nations since April 26th, 2008. We have established 10 initiatives in Uganda which consist of health care, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, psychological trauma support, education support, vocational support, community support, and refugee support. RMF is the UNHCR Health Implementing Partner in both the Bidibidi and Kiryandongo refugee settlements of Uganda, providing much-needed health services and other support to refugees.
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