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Refugees riot over Refugee Welfare Council election at Imvepi settlement, Terego; two dead, four arrested

Violence & Conflict Verified Terego 25 Aug 2026 Severity: 4/5

According to West Nile police spokesperson SSP Josephine Angucia, refugees supporting a candidate left off the ballot for a Refugee Welfare Council election marched to Imvepi Police Station, and the crowd later stoned police and set fire to OPM and police buildings and damaged the UNHCR office. Police said two male refugees died, two officers were injured, four suspects were arrested and seven detainees escaped; a case of arson and malicious damage was opened.

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2 killed · 2 injured · 37 arrested or detained

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