HIGHLIGHTS
A total of 13,964 Burundian refugees (13,676 registered and 288 pending registration) have been received in Uganda since the onset of the influx: 10,610 in Nakivale; 208 in Kyaka II; 233 in Orukyinga Refugee Settlements; 215 in Kisoro with another 2768 urban refugees registered in Kampala.
There has been a small increase in new arrivals in the reporting period. Fifty four (54) Burundians were transported from Mirama hills compared to last week’s 47, although the trend is still downward compared to the 137 people received three weeks ago.
The population in Kabazana Reception Centre is steadily increasing. Compared to last week’s 1,128 people, currently 1,147 Individuals -868 Burundians, 244 Congolese and 35 Rwandans, are accommodated by the centre. This was a small number added-almost last week’s daily admission average (17). Kabazana RC has a holding capacity of 1,500 people.