Uganda: UNHCR asks for $700m to support S S refugees

[Elisabeth Janaina]

Uganda: UNHCR asks for $700m to support S S refugees
Hellen Achayo | August 9, 2016 | 1:17 pm
South Sudanese newly fleeing refugees received in Uganda. Photo/monitor.co.ug
South Sudanese newly fleeing refugees received in Uganda. Photo/monitor.co.ug

The UN Refugee Agency is appealing for $700 million to respond to the
needs of South Sudanese fleeing to Uganda this year.

It says since July, more than 70,000 South Sudanese refugees have
arrived in the country.

UNHCR Communications Officer in Uganda Charles Yaxley said the number
of new arrivals is increasing on daily basis.

“Since the beginning of violence in Juba on the 8th of July, we have
received more than 70,000 South Sudanese refugees in Uganda,” Mr
Yaxley told Eye Radio.

He warned that more than one million South Sudanese will seek refuge
in Uganda by the end of this year.

“We are asking for 700 million dollars. And that is in light with the
expectation bearing in mind the current trends and the number of
people who have fled so far,” he added.

Mr. Yaxley said UNHCR has opened a new camp in Yumbe in the North
Uganda to host new arrivals.