Uganda at ‘breaking point’ as South Sudan refugees pour in
Originally published March 23, 2017 at 4:22 am Updated March 23, 2017 at 10:39 am
Almost 3,000 South Sudanese refugees pour into Uganda every day in what the U.N. has called the world's fastest-growing refugee crisis.
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA
and JUSTIN LYNCH
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is at a “breaking point” as almost 3,000 South Sudanese refugees pour into the country every day, the United Nations refugee chief and Uganda’s government said Thursday, calling for international help to support over 800,000 people now sheltering there.
The U.N. has called it the world’s fastest-growing refugee crisis.
More than 570,000 refugees have arrived from South Sudan since July — and the number could pass one million by the middle of this year, the joint statement by U.N. chief Filippo Grandi and Uganda’s government said.
Continued: http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/uganda-at-breaking-point-as-south-sudan-refugees-pour-in/
I've heard this is a tribal situation; double-check the facts for oneself if they are curious. I'm sure we will find out more.
