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Protection Under Pressure: Sudanese and South Sudanese Refugee Experiences in Kampala and Kiryandongo, Uganda July 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Norwegian Refugee Council , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway By June 2026, Uganda was hosting over 2 million refugees and asylum seekers, including many from South Sudan and Sudan.
Uganda is hosting a large number of refugees and asylum seekers. The country has received a growing number of Sudanese refugees since conflict broke out in Sudan. By June 2026, Uganda was hosting over 2 million refugees and asylum seekers, including many from South Sudan and Sudan.
The number of Sudanese refugees has increased significantly since January 2024. Further details on the refugee situation in Uganda are available from the report Protection Under Pressure, which looks at the experiences of Sudanese and South Sudanese refugees in areas such as Kampala and Kiryandongo.
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Category: disaster Published: August 12, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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