Uganda Situation Report on Refugees from Burundi, 27 May 2015

Highlights:

• Current trends suggest increased inflows of Burundian refugees into Uganda with an average arrival of approximately 150 households or 350 individuals within the last few days.

• Uganda’s Burundi Refugees Response Plan was presented by David Apollo Kazungu, Commissioner, Department of Refugees, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on the 26th of May.

• A UNICEF multi-disciplinary team is part of a Joint Field Visit (fact finding mission) 28-29 May 2015 to assess immediate needs for the Burundian refugees within the south west region.

SITUATION IN NUMBERS

5,952 # of Burundians who have crossed into Uganda since November 2014 (Office of the Prime Minister, 2015)

3,690 # of children amongst the Burundian Refugees who have crossed into Uganda. (Office of the Prime Minister, 2015)