KEY FIGURES
20,136* Burundian refugees have been received in Uganda since November 2014 (As of 27 January, 2016)
Further breakdown of the above figure:
15,128
Refugees received in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
362
Refugees received in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
245
Refugees received in Oruchinga Refugee Settlement
79
Refugees received in Kisoro district
4,322
Urban refugees received in Kampala
*statistics are provided by the Government of Uganda Office of the Prime Minister
PRIORITIES
The refugee influx from Burundi is increasing. Emergency preparedness to receive more refugees is being strengthened.
HIGHLIGHTS
There is an increasing inflow of Burundians seeking safety and protection in Uganda since the start of the New Year.
A total of 728 new arrivals arrived this week, up from 601 previously reported and 390 individuals received the other week. Most of the new arrivals (589 individuals) were received in Nakivale-26 were transported from Mirama Hills, 15 from Mutukula border and 10 from Rubare police post. Some 514 individuals walked to OPM for registration while 24 individuals were referred from Kampala.
The new arrivals continue to cite heightened insecurity resulting from clashes between government and opposition forces plus family reunion as reasons for fleeing.
Recently, there has been an increase of youths and adolescents among new arrivals citing fear of conscription into militia groups.
Most new arrivals are coming from Bujumbura, Muyinga, Kirundo, Kibitoke, Bubanza, Gitega and Karusi provinces.
So far Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has granted prima-facie status to 514 individuals. Another 75 individuals are undergoing screening. On average, the process of screening and plot allocation takes between five to seven days.