Uganda faces a growing influx of refugees, specifically from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The increasing numbers have put pressure on existing settlements, leading authorities to open new zones in Rhino Camp, located in the West Nile region. The new zones opened are Wanguru and Zone 8 in Madi Okollo DistrictAccording to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Rhino Camp, which already hosts thousands of refugees, has been stretched beyond capacity. The continuous arrival of asylum seekers has necessitated the expansion of settlement areas to provide adequate shelter, food, and essential services. Many new arrivals cite […]
