Key Figures
18,427 * Burundian refugees have been received in Uganda since November 2014 (As of 05 January, 2016) Further breakdown of the above figure:
13,864 Refugees received in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
313 Refugees received in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
211Refugees received in Oruchinga Refugee Settlement
80 Refugees received in Kisoro Refugee Settlement
3,959 Urban refugees received in Kampala
*statistics are provided by the Government of Uganda Office of the Prime Minister
Highlights
A total of 151 individuals were received in Nakivale this week; four were received at Kamwema Police Post near the Mutukula border point, 61 were referred from Kampala, 56 walked to Kabazana Reception Centre and another 30 arrived at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) registration offices. The number of new arrivals is low compared to the 255 that arrived the previous week, reflecting a downward trend in Burundian new arrivals.
Most of the new arrivals in Nakivale are fleeing from Bujumbura, Muyinga, Kirundo, Kibitoke and Bubanza citing insecurity resulting from clashes between the government and opposition. They express concern over deteriorating security in Burundi and fear that the situation could remain unstable for some time to come.
In Kyaka II, there were 17 new Burundian arrivals seeking asylum but were not granted prima-facie because they did not pass through the official transit centre. This process has been instituted to avoid double registration and also taking into account the freedom of movement. As such, some 13 individuals are currently staying with friends and relatives and four are residing in Sweswe Reception Centre while awaiting Refugee Eligibility Committee interviews. The asylum seekers say they come to Kyaka II because of the family and friends living there who gave them information about the settlement.