15 thousands Congolese cross border to Uganda
Wednesday, 23 May 2012 00:30 Muna Tesfai Regional >>> . Close to 15,000 people from the Democratic Republic of Congo have fled into southwest Uganda, as fighting continues between Congolese government forces and rebel groups, according the United Nations High Commission Refugee (UNHCR). The agency says over 7,000 of those displaced, many of whom come from villages in North Kivu, are camping in the town of Bunagana. At least 9,000 displaced people have also crossed the border into Rwanda. Andrej Mahecic from UNHCR says efforts were being made to transport the displaced persons to safer areas away from the volatile borders. "On Monday morning, we moved about 1,471 people by convoy and we plan more convoys on Thursday and Sunday, each taking 1,000-1,500 people." Mahecic said "The recent fighting has also caused displacement inside North Kivu province, with at least 12,000 people registered as internally displaced persons in Jomba and Bwesa in Rutshuru territory." He further explained. "Since April 27, when the current wave of clashes between Congolese armed forces and supporters of the former rebel commander Bosco Ntaganda broke out, tens of thousands of people have been displaced within North Kivu or to Uganda and Rwanda. UNHCR fears that further mass displacement is possible unless the rival sides are able to agree on peace." Mahecic concluded. Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 May 2012 04:04 ) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
