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Uganda's progressive Refugee Act becomes operational
22 Jun 2009 In 2006, Uganda passed a refugee law that was regarded as a model for Africa. With the recent passage of bylaws, the Refugee Act has now come into force. -
Number of Sudanese repatriated from Uganda this year tops 20,000
23 Apr 2009 More than 20,000 Sudanese refugees have gone back home from Uganda with UNHCR help since the beginning of this year as the pace of return grows. -
UNHCR supports restoration of law and order in northern Uganda
14 Apr 2009 As large numbers of displaced people return home in northern Uganda, UNHCR helps the police re-establish a presence in remote areas of return. -
North American entertainers support mosquito net campaign in Uganda
17 Mar 2009 Popular entertainers Tom Cavanagh and Gavin DeGraw raise awareness about malaria and help distribute hundreds of mosquito nets to refugees in Uganda. -
Small emergencies in Africa combining into one budget problem
5 Mar 2009 Each influx seems relatively minor, but when the new emergencies are added UNHCR is seeing unexpected strains on its budget and operations in Africa. -
UNHCR supports the vulnerable with shelter in northern Uganda
20 Feb 2009 Thousands of internally displaced people with special needs are stuck in camps in Uganda. Thanks to a UNHCR shelter programme, many are now able to return home. -
Number of returnees to South Sudan passes the 300,000 mark
10 Feb 2009 The number of refugee returns to South Sudan passes the 300,000 mark, including 142,000 assisted home by the UN refugee agency. -
Sudanese local officials meet refugees in Uganda; urge them to return home
28 Jan 2009 UNHCR has been helping local Sudanese officials visit refugee camps in Uganda and other countries to talk to potential returnees about conditions back home. -
Some 13,000 Congolese flee to Uganda as violence flares in Rutshuru
27 Nov 2008 Thousands of civilians flee to Uganda to escape fresh fighting and attacks on their villages in the eastern Congolese district of Rutshuru. More are coming.