DISTRICT TEAM CONDUCTS SITE VISIT TO PROPOSED REFUGEE RECEPTION AND SETTLEMENT CAMP IN AMIDA WEST SUB-COUNTY
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A team from Kitgum District Local Government, comprising representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other development partners, conducted a site visit to the proposed camp site located in Okidi Parish, Amida West Sub-county.
The visit aimed at assessing the progress made and evaluating the suitability of the proposed site to accommodate offices and provide temporary settlement for refugees expected to be repatriated.
The team assessed the site's readiness, available infrastructure and other essential requirements necessary to support the establishment of administrative offices and ensure a safe and conducive environment for the anticipated returnees.
The findings and recommendations from the assessment will guide further planning, coordination and interventions by the district, OPM, UNHCR and development partners towards ensuring the site's preparedness.
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