Uganda Faces Refugee Support Crisis as UN Funding Nears Collapse

Uganda, home to nearly 2 million refugees, faces a looming humanitarian crisis as emergency funding from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is set to expire this month. The agency currently provides only one-third of the assistance needed, with per capita aid dropping from $16 to just $5 unless new funding is secured. The shortfall threatens essential services, including food, shelter, and healthcare, for refugees fleeing conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. UNHCR has called for immediate international support to prevent a collapse in services and ensure the safety and dignity of both refugees and host communities. Source