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Uganda’s refugee population is projected to hit 2 million by the end of 2024, with declining funding presenting new challenges to the country’s ability to maintain its open-door refugee policy. with over 17,000 refugees having lived in Uganda for more than 10years .

The majority still being the Congolese, South Sudanese, Rwandese, Somalis, Eritreans, and Burundians.

Speaking at the 22nd Steering Group Meeting in Kampala, Mathew Crentsil, the UNHCR Country Representative underscored the long-term nature of Uganda’s refugee situation, calling for the government of uganda to develop a comprehensive plan to address long-term refugee situations and provide solutions like resettlement or local integration decade. “Should refugees stay in Uganda for such extended periods?” Crentsil asked, readmore