HIGHLIGHTS
A total of 253 Burundian refugees sought safety and protection in Uganda this week, almost the same number reported last week (254).
Most of the new arrivals (152) were received in Nakivale-12 individuals were transported from Mirama Hills, Kizinga and Kareema border points; 11 were referred from Kampala; 83 walked to Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)’s registration office; 19 came aboard a convoy from Kisoro; while 27 walked into Kabazana Reception Centre directly. Mainly coming from Bujumbura, Muyinga, Kirundo, Kibitoke and Bubanza provinces, the new arrivals are citing insecurity in Burundi and family reunion in Uganda as reason for fleeing. They also mention that many Burundians are being blocked at the Rwanda border points.