49 min

Is Uganda the Best Place to be a Refugee‪?‬ BBC Africa Debate

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Uganda is now home to the largest number of refugees in Africa, according to the United Nations refugee agency. More than one million South Sudanese have sought refuge in the country to escape conflict and famine. Analysts say Uganda has progressive policies that allow refugees freedom of movement,access to land, free healthcare and education. But how effective are these laws?
Nancy Kacungira chairs this month's debate with a live audience in Kampala, Uganda.
Photo: Two South Sudanese children who fled across the border to Ngomoromo, Uganda. Credit: AFP

Uganda is now home to the largest number of refugees in Africa, according to the United Nations refugee agency. More than one million South Sudanese have sought refuge in the country to escape conflict and famine. Analysts say Uganda has progressive policies that allow refugees freedom of movement,access to land, free healthcare and education. But how effective are these laws?
Nancy Kacungira chairs this month's debate with a live audience in Kampala, Uganda.
Photo: Two South Sudanese children who fled across the border to Ngomoromo, Uganda. Credit: AFP

49 min

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