Tag "Nakivale"
Nakivale (Uganda) : Albino refugees threatened by the scorching sun
Climate change threatens the lives of albinos in Nakivale camp in Uganda. Many of them suffer from critical skin lesions following the burning sun. They are sounding the alarm. INFO
Nakivale (Uganda) : humanitarian aid for malnourished children suspended
The UNHCR has temporarily suspended its assistance to malnourished children and pregnant women. The measure follows the decree of the U.S. president who ordered the suspension of foreign aid programs.
Nakivale (Uganda) : a refugee died in a fire
An arson attack broke out in the village of “New Hope.” A child from a Burundian refugee family died in the fire. The police say they have launched an investigation.
Nakivale (Uganda) : distribution of clothes to the most vulnerable
Two humanitarian organisations namely Bridge of Solidarity and Hope for Humanity, have started a campaign to distribute clothes and shoes to people with epilepsy and albinism residing in the Nakivale
Nakivale (Uganda) : a fight against uncontrolled construction marred by corruption
A senior official of the Ugandan Ministry in charge of refugees is accused by the latter of destroying houses under construction in the Nakivale camp, under the pretext of fighting
Nakivale (Uganda) : a Burundian woman refugee and a newborn baby die following medical negligence
The tragedy took place at the Nakivale refugee camp in Uganda. Burundian refugees speak of medical negligence that led to the death of a mother and her newborn baby. INFO
Nakivale (Uganda): more than 2,000 Burundian asylum seekers rejected
They had fled since 2018 and see their host country reject their asylum applications. These Burundians must appeal. They suspect a hand of the Burundian government behind this refusal. INFO