One million refugees at risk as Uganda emergency funds dwindle, services cut

Congolese refugees

Congolese refugees cross the Bunagana border into Uganda on October 24, 2022 as fighting rages in eastern DRC.

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A severe shortage of essential services is affecting more than one million refugees in Uganda after aid organisations scaled back operations due to funding cuts.

Many now lack access to healthcare, education, and food assistance, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC).