HIGHLIGHTS
A total of 14,464 Burundian refugees have been received in Uganda since the onset of the influx, including 10,907 in Nakivale; 156 in Orukinga; 232 in Kyaka II, 3,074 in Kampala; and 95 in Kisoro. The period 18-24 September saw a total of 74 new Burundian refugees seeking protection in the country (up from last week’s 27), with a daily arrival of 11 individuals. Slightly over half (38) of the refugees, who were transported from Mirama Hills, Kisenyi Police Post Kagiturnba and Kikagate border points were children. The new arrivals are citing insecurity in Burundi as their reason for fleeing.
A total of 921 individuals are residing at Kabazana Reception Centre, including 479 Burundians, 389 Congolese, 50 Rwandese, and 03 Eritreans. The centre can accommodate up to 1,500 individuals.