Uganda completes the first phase of a voluntary repatriation of 1,102 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests, according to reports citing the Ugandan government. The exercise focuses on affected citizens and is described as part of efforts to support their safe return.
The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the repatriation is carried out in collaboration with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, which helps ensure security during the process. The reports do not specify further details about the locations in South Africa, the timing of departures, or whether subsequent phases are planned, but they frame the operation as coordinated state assistance in response to unrest targeting migrants.
Across the accounts, the key points remain consistent: the repatriation is voluntary, it involves 1,102 nationals, and it follows xenophobic incidents and anti-migrant demonstrations in South Africa. The first phase is reported as completed, with the safety of returning citizens supported through government and defence force coordination.
