Should the Ugandan government officially integrate Sudanese refugees into the local communities?
BACKGROUND
Many South Sudanese refugees flocked to
Uganda after violence broke out in mid-December last year. In the height of the
war, the Red Cross estimated that 3,000 refugees were crossing into Uganda
every day.
There are international and local calls to
integrate these refugees into Ugandan communities as their return home may be
delayed. While local integration is
difficult because of the resources eaten up by refugees, one recent study suggested that the benefits
to hosting refugees may outweigh the costs if joint development is encouraged.
A small organization called Hopeofiriha is
already sponsoring Sudanese students in schools in Gulu, although it is
hampered by resources.
QUESTION
Should the Ugandan government officially
integrate Sudanese refugees into the local communities?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not sure
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