The Government of Uganda received a third group of 255 Ugandan nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks. The returnees arrived at Entebbe International Airport,…
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The Government of Uganda received a third group of 255 Ugandan nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks.
The returnees arrived at Entebbe International Airport, where they were received by Foreign Service Officer Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul, who represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Addressing the returnees, Ambassador Ogwang said the successful evacuation demonstrated the Government’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and welfare of Ugandans living abroad.
“I want to recognise the strategic vision of our Commander-in-Chief, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whose primary directive has always been the safety of Ugandans,” Ambassador Dickson said.
He commended the Deputy Operations Commander of the Special Forces Command, Lt Col Frank Murema, for his commitment to the evacuation exercise, saying he worked closely with Uganda’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Paul Omoru, to ensure the safe return of the affected Ugandans.
The ambassador also recognised the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col Chris Magezi, for his efforts on behalf of the office of the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
According to Ambassador Ogwang, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Special Forces Command provided operational planning and strategic support that enabled the evacuation to be carried out successfully.
“This is a true display of inter-agency collaboration at its finest, where diplomacy needs defence to protect citizens on the frontline,” he said.
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