Uganda: Congolese Refugees Information Bulletin No. 1

During the past week, Uganda witnessed an influx of more 10,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The refugees entered the southwestern Kanungu District, through Ishasha village. Apparent insecurity in this village near Lake Edward pushed some 7,000 people to either return to DRC or seek shelter further inside the country. There is a clear sense among humanitarian organizations on the ground, including the UN, that should the fighting continue, large numbers of Congolese may cross the border into Uganda in the coming days.