Delays in food distribution to South Sudanese refugees spark protest, in Rhino camp.

South Sudanese refugees of Omugo, in Rhino camp listening to the Public Relations Officer of the Uganda Police, SP Angucia Josephene. This was shortly after the scuffle. Picture by Ojok Michael | 24 May 2018

Food for South Sudanese refugees living in Omugo settlement center – categorised under Rhino camp has been delayed for over one week. The situation appears to persist. Refugees’ patience is running slim every day. This week some of them took matters into their own hands – demonstrating against the delay of distribution of their food rations. Still some sources believe the anger is a combination of many circumstances; including the fact that some refugees detest the on-going data verification exercise. More on the exercise: https://training.dw.com/cbn/ugandas-refugee-law-is-admirable-but-the-government-is-marred-with-irregularities/

CBN’s partner station, Radio Pacis, compiled this report for us: