KEY FIGURES
20,544* Burundian refugees have been received in Uganda since November 2014 (As of 02 February, 2016)
Further breakdown of the above figure:
15,410 Refugees received in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
366 Refugees received in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
250 Refugees received in Oruchinga Refugee Settlement
83 Refugees received in Kisoro district
4,435 Urban refugees received in Kampala
*statistics are provided by the Government of Uganda Office of the Prime Minister
HIGHLIGHTS
A total of 418 Burundian new arrivals crossed into Uganda this week, majority of whom (414) arrived in Nakivale. This is a significant decrease compared to the 728 individuals reported last week and 601 previously.
Mainly coming from Bujumbura, Muyinga, Kirundo, Kibitoke, Bubanza, Gitega and Karusi provinces, 346 individuals directly walked to OPM offices for registration, 45 were referred from Kampala while 23 individuals were transported from border points: Mirama Hills-13, Mutukula border-01, Sango Bay-02, and Kikagati border point-7.
They cite insecurity arising from fights between the Burundian government and opposition groups, forceful recruitment/abductions of youth by opposition groups, and family reunion as reasons for fleeing.
UNHCR and partners have planned general distribution of insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs) across the settlements coupled with mosquito net hangup campaigns this month, to address the high malaria burden.