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More Ugandans evacuated from South Africa jet into Entebbe

Officials from the Uganda High Commission, Pretoria, in a post on social media X, confirmed that the group will jet in aboard a Uganda Airlines flight No. UR711.

The group will jet in aboard a Uganda Airlines flight No. UR711.
By: Admin ., Journalist @New Vision


Uganda High Commission in Pretoria has announced that another 32 Ugandans evacuated from  South Africa will arrive at Entebbe Airport on Friday night, July 03.

A total of 400, including children, have since been " rescued"  and returned home from volatile South Africa amidst xenophobic attacks against foreigners.

Officials from the Uganda High Commission, Pretoria, in a post on social media X, confirmed that the group will jet in aboard a Uganda Airlines flight No. UR711.

As the voluntary repatriation exercise continues, another group of 265  is expected home tomorrow, Saturday, July 04, to board a chartered flight.

“The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria remains committed to ensuring that every Ugandan who has requested assistance returns home safely, legally and with dignity,” reads the X post.

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