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More than 700 Ugandans repatriated from South Africa after xenophobic violence, hosted at NALI Kyankwanzi

Humanitarian & Crises Single source Kyankwanzi 3 Jul 2026 Severity: 2/5

According to ChimpReports, more than 700 Ugandans have returned from South Africa since the previous Friday under a government evacuation programme following xenophobic violence there. They are being hosted at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi, where officials said they receive counselling, orientation and training; the commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps said many had lost businesses, jobs and property.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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