Bundibugyo District | THE BLACK EXAMINER | 400 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been relocated to Bubukwanga Refugee Transit Camp in Bundibugyo District. The move comes after over 3,000 individuals were registered due to attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in Kichnaga, Watalinga County, Beni District, on November 14th.
Mostly comprised of women and children, the refugees initially entered the district through Butoogho and camped at Butoogho Primary School. However, over 1,000 are now reportedly hosted by relatives across the district, with some suspected to have returned to their home country.
Joel Bwambale, Bundibugyo District Vice Chairperson, urged communities hosting refugees to report them to local councils and security leaders to ensure their transfer to the transit center. Francis Ssenyondo, the District Refugee Focal Person, stated that the district, in collaboration with other agencies, is working to transfer all asylum seekers to Bubukwanga. Additionally, those hosted by relatives are undergoing screening and documentation for proper management.
