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Uganda Airlifts 1,102 Citizens Home from South Africa
Uganda has successfully concluded the first phase of its voluntary repatriation programme from South Africa, returning 1,102 citizens following xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant protests.
The exercise ended on Thursday with the arrival of the final chartered flight carrying 219 evacuees from Johannesburg’s O.
In a statement posted on X, the Ugandan Embassy in South Africa announced that the arrival of the final group marked the successful completion of the first phase of the government’s voluntary repatriation exercise.
The embassy stated that a total of 1,102 Ugandan nationals were safely brought home through six evacuation flights jointly coordinated by the governments of Uganda and South Africa.
Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the evacuation was carried out in collaboration with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces to ensure the safe return of citizens affected by the unrest.
The operation also received support from Uganda Airlines and other partners, following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni to assist Ugandans impacted by the violence in South Africa.
Authorities said the returnees will undergo a training programme at the Kyankwanzi National Leadership Institute in central Uganda as part of efforts to facilitate their reintegration into society.
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