Migration dilemma: Refugee–host communities mix–up in Uganda’s largest settlement, Bidibidi

A South Sudanese refugee boy admires his self–made–toy car he crafted out of empty carton of biscuits, in Bidibi settlement. Both refugees and members of the host community mingle freely, since Uganda’s refugee polices discourage encampments of immigrants. Picture by Ochan Hannington | 23 Feb 2019

Agencies that provide humanitarian aid to both refugees and a small portion (of aid) to host communities of Uganda’s largest refugee settlement, Bidibidi, are mired in allegations of segregation against members of the host community within the (Bidibidi) area. Hence causing a public outcry. Robert Elema is in Bidibidi, and brings us this report;