After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that Uganda will take in about

500 Eritreans and Sudanese refugees from Israel.

The minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, Musa Ecweru,
confirmed the development yesterday. He, however, said in a statement that all the
500 refugees shall have to undergo a rigorous vetting process to ascertain their
suitability for being granted asylum in Uganda.

In January, Israel approved a plan to force asylum seekers to choose between

indefinite detention or deportation to a third country in Africa.

The migrants were given three months to leave, drawing condemnation by activists
who said the Israeli�s government move would endanger people�s lives.

Israel did not specify where the asylum seekers would go, but local media and
rights groups identified Rwanda and Uganda.

Last year, Sunday Vision published a story saying, close to 1,400 refugees had
already been shipped to Uganda.

The paper exclusively interviewed some of the Eritrean and South Sudanese refugees
who were living in Kabalagala, a city suburb who said they had been expatriated
from Israel.

It was said that Uganda would benefit from military hardware and agricultural
extension services in exchange for accepting Israeli refugees.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) also confirmed that
between December 2013 and June last year, about 4,000 Sudanese and Eritrean asylum
seekers were deported to Rwanda and Uganda under the Israel�s voluntary departure
programme. In November, the UNHCR raised alarm that those who had already been
relocated through that scheme were not receiving support after leaving Israel.

However, both Rwanda and Uganda denied signing such a deal. Ecweru indicated that
there were no such refugees in Uganda, but that the first batch of 500 were
expected soon.

�We are a hospitable country and are willing to take them in. The ones coming are
going to the settlement,� Ecweru said.

Currently, Israel is home to about 40,000 asylum seekers, according to the

Government figures. That includes 27,500 Eritrean and 7,800 Sudanese asylum
seekers, the UNHCR has reported.

According to the Israeli scheme, asylum seekers will be given a plane ticket and up
to $3,500 for leaving.

Ecweru noted that Uganda has over the years hosted, among others, Eritrean and
Sudanese refugees fleeing their country of origin, on account of persecution.

�It is important to note refugees world over, are voluntarily repatriated with
strict observance and adherence to international law and in line with the
international refugee conventions, protocols and treaties,� the minister said.
Foreign affairs minister Sam Kutesa, in a separate interview, confirmed that Prime
Minister Ruhakana Rugunda on Thursday chaired a meeting to work out the modalities
for the 500 refugees.

Kutesa, however, declined to divulge the details. Meanwhile, hundreds of asylum

seekers have demonstrated in Levinsky Park in south Tel Aviv against the
deportation deal with Uganda.

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After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that Uganda will take in about
500 Eritreans and Sudanese refugees from Israel.

The minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, Musa Ecweru,
confirmed the development yesterday. He, however, said in a statement that all the
500 refugees shall have to undergo a rigorous vetting process to ascertain their
suitability for being granted asylum in Uganda.

In January, Israel approved a plan to force asylum seekers to choose between

indefinite detention or deportation to a third country in Africa.

The migrants were given three months to leave, drawing condemnation by activists
who said the Israeli�s government move would endanger people�s lives.

Israel did not specify where the asylum seekers would go, but local media and
rights groups identified Rwanda and Uganda.
Last year, Sunday Vision published a story saying, close to 1,400 refugees had
already been shipped to Uganda.

The paper exclusively interviewed some of the Eritrean and South Sudanese refugees
who were living in Kabalagala, a city suburb who said they had been expatriated
from Israel.

It was said that Uganda would benefit from military hardware and agricultural
extension services in exchange for accepting Israeli refugees.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) also confirmed that
between December 2013 and June last year, about 4,000 Sudanese and Eritrean asylum
seekers were deported to Rwanda and Uganda under the Israel�s voluntary departure
programme. In November, the UNHCR raised alarm that those who had already been
relocated through that scheme were not receiving support after leaving Israel.

However, both Rwanda and Uganda denied signing such a deal. Ecweru indicated that
there were no such refugees in Uganda, but that the first batch of 500 were
expected soon.

�We are a hospitable country and are willing to take them in. The ones coming are
going to the settlement,� Ecweru said.

Currently, Israel is home to about 40,000 asylum seekers, according to the

Government figures. That includes 27,500 Eritrean and 7,800 Sudanese asylum
seekers, the UNHCR has reported.

According to the Israeli scheme, asylum seekers will be given a plane ticket and up
to $3,500 for leaving.

Ecweru noted that Uganda has over the years hosted, among others, Eritrean and
Sudanese refugees fleeing their country of origin, on account of persecution.

�It is important to note refugees world over, are voluntarily repatriated with
strict observance and adherence to international law and in line with the
international refugee conventions, protocols and treaties,� the minister said.

Foreign affairs minister Sam Kutesa, in a separate interview, confirmed that Prime
Minister Ruhakana Rugunda on Thursday chaired a meeting to work out the modalities
for the 500 refugees.

Kutesa, however, declined to divulge the details. Meanwhile, hundreds of asylum

seekers have demonstrated in Levinsky Park in south Tel Aviv against the
deportation deal with Uganda.

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April 2018 12:45 PM In January, Israel approved a plan to force asylum seekers to
choose between indefinite detention or deportation to a third country in Africa.
Minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, Musa Ecweru.
Photo/File After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that Uganda will
take in about 500 Eritreans and Sudanese refugees from Israel. The minister of
state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, Musa Ecweru, confirmed the
development yesterday. He, however, said in a statement that all the 500 refugees
shall have to undergo a rigorous vetting process to ascertain their suitability for
being granted asylum in Uganda. In January, Israel approved a plan to force asylum
seekers to choose between indefinite detention or deportation to a third country in
Africa. The migrants were given three months to leave, drawing condemnation by
activists who said the Israeli�s government move would endanger people�s lives.
Israel did not specify where the asylum seekers would go, but local media and
rights groups identified Rwanda and Uganda. Last year, Sunday Vision published a
story saying, close to 1,400 refugees had already been shipped to Uganda. The paper
exclusively interviewed some of the Eritrean and South Sudanese refugees who were
living in Kabalagala, a city suburb who said they had been expatriated from Israel.
It was said that Uganda would benefit from military hardware and agricultural
extension services in exchange for accepting Israeli refugees. The United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) also confirmed that between December 2013
and June last year, about 4,000 Sudanese and Eritrean asylum seekers were deported
to Rwanda and Uganda under the Israel�s voluntary departure programme. In November,
the UNHCR raised alarm that those who had already been relocated through that
scheme were not receiving support after leaving Israel. However, both Rwanda and
Uganda denied signing such a deal. Ecweru indicated that there were no such
refugees in Uganda, but that the first batch of 500 were expected soon. �We are a
hospitable country and are willing to take them in. The ones coming are going to
the settlement,� Ecweru said. Currently, Israel is home to about 40,000 asylum
seekers, according to the Government figures. That includes 27,500 Eritrean and
7,800 Sudanese asylum seekers, the UNHCR has reported. According to the Israeli
scheme, asylum seekers will be given a plane ticket and up to $3,500 for leaving.
Ecweru noted that Uganda has over the years hosted, among others, Eritrean and
Sudanese refugees fleeing their country of origin, on account of persecution. �It
is important to note refugees world over, are voluntarily repatriated with strict
observance and adherence to international law and in line with the international
refugee conventions, protocols and treaties,� the minister said. Foreign affairs
minister Sam Kutesa, in a separate interview, confirmed that Prime Minister
Ruhakana Rugunda on Thursday chaired a meeting to work out the modalities for the
500 refugees. Kutesa, however, declined to divulge the details. Meanwhile,
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April 2018 12:45 PM In January, Israel approved a plan to force asylum seekers to
choose between indefinite detention or deportation to a third country in Africa.
Minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, Musa Ecweru.
Photo/File After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that Uganda will
take in about 500 Eritreans and Sudanese refugees from Israel. The minister of
state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, Musa Ecweru, confirmed the
development yesterday. He, however, said in a statement that all the 500 refugees
shall have to undergo a rigorous vetting process to ascertain their suitability for
being granted asylum in Uganda. In January, Israel approved a plan to force asylum
seekers to choose between indefinite detention or deportation to a third country in
Africa. The migrants were given three months to leave, drawing condemnation by
activists who said the Israeli�s government move would endanger people�s lives.
Israel did not specify where the asylum seekers would go, but local media and
rights groups identified Rwanda and Uganda. Last year, Sunday Vision published a
story saying, close to 1,400 refugees had already been shipped to Uganda. The paper
exclusively interviewed some of the Eritrean and South Sudanese refugees who were
living in Kabalagala, a city suburb who said they had been expatriated from Israel.
It was said that Uganda would benefit from military hardware and agricultural
extension services in exchange for accepting Israeli refugees. The United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) also confirmed that between December 2013
and June last year, about 4,000 Sudanese and Eritrean asylum seekers were deported
to Rwanda and Uganda under the Israel�s voluntary departure programme. In November,
the UNHCR raised alarm that those who had already been relocated through that
scheme were not receiving support after leaving Israel. However, both Rwanda and
Uganda denied signing such a deal. Ecweru indicated that there were no such
refugees in Uganda, but that the first batch of 500 were expected soon. �We are a
hospitable country and are willing to take them in. The ones coming are going to
the settlement,� Ecweru said. Currently, Israel is home to about 40,000 asylum
seekers, according to the Government figures. That includes 27,500 Eritrean and
7,800 Sudanese asylum seekers, the UNHCR has reported. According to the Israeli
scheme, asylum seekers will be given a plane ticket and up to $3,500 for leaving.
Ecweru noted that Uganda has over the years hosted, among others, Eritrean and
Sudanese refugees fleeing their country of origin, on account of persecution. �It
is important to note refugees world over, are voluntarily repatriated with strict
observance and adherence to international law and in line with the international
refugee conventions, protocols and treaties,� the minister said. Foreign affairs
minister Sam Kutesa, in a separate interview, confirmed that Prime Minister
Ruhakana Rugunda on Thursday chaired a meeting to work out the modalities for the
500 refugees. Kutesa, however, declined to divulge the details. Meanwhile,
hundreds of asylum seekers have demonstrated in Levinsky Park in south Tel Aviv
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