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Children attending school in a refugee settlement in northwestern Uganda in 2019. Some children are sitting on a mat at the front of the class, while others are seated at wooden desks. A female teacher is leading the crowded class.

Despite dwindling funds, Uganda continues to offer sanctuary to refugees

The UNHCR recently reported that, by the end of July, it only had sufficient resources to support fewer than 18,000 individuals with cash and essential relief items for just two months, at the current rate of new arrivals

Did Uganda receive more refugees daily in 2016 than many European nations did the whole year?

The top official of an international charity said Uganda received more refugees daily at the end of 2016 than many wealthy European countries did the entire year. Do the numbers add up?

Despite dwindling funds, Uganda continues to offer sanctuary to refugees

Did Uganda receive more refugees daily in 2016 than many European nations did the whole year?

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