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Number of refugee arrivals in Uganda hits half million mark

Saturday, 21 November 2015 3:52 PM [ Last Update: Saturday, 21 November 2015 3:52 PM ]

Officials from the UNHCR meet with young Burundian refugee orphans to hear their stories of being forced to flee their homes. (Photo by UNHCR)

Daniel Arapmoi
Press TV, Kampala

UNHCR calls for humanitarian support in Uganda as the country hits half a million refugee mark. The world refugee body requires further support, particularly in the areas of education, water, sanitation and hygiene.

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