The Maaji refugee settlements are three refugee camps located in Adjumani District in the Northern Region of Uganda , established in 1997. In June 2018, there were 41,764 registered refugees, accounting for 10% of the district's total population. It has primarily admitted refugees from the Second Sudanese Civil War and the ongoing South Sudanese Civil War . The settlements have been attacked several times by the Lord's Resistance Army , along with other camps in the region such as the Baratuku refugee settlement .
19-692: The refugee settlements are located in Adjumani District , within the West Nile sub-region of north-western Uganda, which borders South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo . They cover a total of 572 hectares (1,410 acres) of land. Maaji I has an area of 33 ha (82 acres) and is split into 2 blocks, Maaji II has an area of 278 ha (690 acres) in 6 blocks, and Maaji III covers 261 ha (640 acres) in 4 blocks. In September 2017, there were
38-738: A total of 34,657 registered refugees in the settlements: 671 in Maaji I, 17,364 in Maaji II, and 16,622 in Maaji III, all South Sudanese. The total population increased by 7,107 (20.5%) to 41,764 by June 2018. In 1997, the three Maaji refugee settlements (I, II, and III) were established to receive the influx of refugees due to the Second Sudanese Civil War . In 2002 and 2003, the rebel group Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) conducted many attacks in north-western Uganda, which housed over 100,000 refugees at
57-479: Is a district in Northern Uganda . Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Adjumani , where the district headquarters are located. Adjumani District is bordered by Moyo District to the north, South Sudan to the northeast, Amuru District to the east and south, Arua District to the southwest and Yumbe District to the northwest. The largest town in the district, Adjumani ,
76-453: Is located approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi), by road, northeast of Arua , the largest city in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 436 kilometres (271 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala , the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country. The district lies on the southern bank of the White Nile , just before it flows into South Sudan . The coordinates of
95-489: Is named after its 'chief town', Yumbe , where the district headquarters are located. Yumbe District is one of Uganda's most northern districts. The district is bordered by South Sudan to the north, Moyo District to the east, Adjumani District to the southeast, Arua District to the south, Maracha District to the southwest and Koboko District to the west. The district headquarters at Yumbe are located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi), by road, north of Arua ,
114-450: The Alur language . The second most-spoken language however is Kiswahili . In the urban areas, one might encounter individuals who can understand Arabic or English. Yumbe is the only district in the country with a mainly Muslim majority population (76%), which is a big exception for Uganda, where 85% of the population is Christians. The fertility rate in the district is high (7.5). In 1991,
133-532: The Maaji refugee settlements , housing successive waves of people displaced from South Sudan . As of 2018, the district is home to over 236,000 refugees. Agriculture is the backbone of Adjumani District's economy. Crops raised include Prominent people from the district include the following: Yumbe District Yumbe District is a district in Northern Region, Uganda . Like most other Ugandan districts, it
152-499: The United Nation Development Programme , was started in Maaji II. The project aimed to promote coexistence between tribes within the settlement by providing road construction jobs (in a "cash for work" program) to selected vulnerable families. According to WVI, 130 people from the settlement and host community benefitted, although many people not part of the project still hold grudges. Another project in Maaji II, by
171-530: The 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the town of Adjumani . The Maaji camps had approximately 11,000 residents in 2002. Maaji II and III were later reopened in 2015 to accommodate new arrivals from the South Sudanese Civil War . The camp was reportedly no longer receiving new arrivals by September 2017, though efforts are still being made to improve the well-being of residents. In 2019, a project by World Vision International (WVI), in collaboration with
190-719: The Albert Nile in Moyo District. The Kochi River catchment area is one of 12 sub-catchments that make up the Albert Nile Catchment. The catchment area has been degraded by charcoal burning, brick making, and vegetation clearing for agriculture and house construction. The Ministry of Water and Environment is implementing a project to restore 264 kilometers of the Kochi River with funding from the World Bank. Subsistence agriculture
209-551: The Women's International Peace Centre supported by the UNHCR and local governments, attempted to address conflicts primarily between the Nuer and Dinka . This project aimed to settle the causes of conflict and held mediation sessions with leaders as well as children. The district later reported improved relations between the communities within the settlement. According to a 2018 UNHCR report,
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#1732869166643228-411: The district are:03 23N, 31 47E (Latitude:3.3845; Longitude:31.7820). Adjumani District was created on May 17, 1997, when Moyo District was split into two. The eastern part of Moyo District was renamed Adjumani District, after its largest town, Adjumani . The western part of the old Moyo District, remained as the modern Moyo District . In 1991, the national population census estimated the population of
247-455: The district at about 96,300. The 2002 national census estimated the district population at about 202,300 people, of whom 49.6% were male and 50.4% were female. The annual district population growth rate has been determined to be 6.5%, between 2002 and 2012. It is estimated that the population of Adjumani District in 2019 was approximately 234,300. Since 1991, the district has been host to refugee settlements, including Baratuku , Mungula II and
266-456: The health center. The report stated that the Maaji refugees were faced with some challenges which include; lack of employment and limited access to building materials, preventing the renovation and rehabilitation of their shelters Many Organizations and different partners ensure that almost every part of refugee camp is planted with trees that Will protect the settlement from heavy rainfall and wind Adjumani District Adjumani District
285-452: The largest town in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:03 28N, 31 15E. Yumbe District was established in 2006 when Aringa County was split off Arua District and renamed Yumbe District .The people in the district are still suffering from the effects of the civil war, which lasted about twenty years (1980–2000). The peace agreement between UNRF2 and the Government of Uganda
304-647: The national population census estimated the district population at about 99,800. The 2002 national census estimated the population of the district at about 251,800 inhabitants. The annual population growth rate in Yumbe District was calculated at 8.2%. It was estimated that the population of Yumbe District in 2012 was approximately 545,500. Road transport. A river that supplies water for irrigation and household use in Yumbe District. The Kochi River originates in Koboko District, flows through Yumbe District, and enters
323-429: The quality of education has been affected by the scarcity of educational facilities and teachers in the area. There are no pre-primary schools within the settlement, while tuition fees for secondary schools are unfeasible for parents. The report also stated that health services available at the camp are significantly affected. The lack of health facilities, resources, and workers causes congestion and long waiting hours at
342-452: The time. In one case, on 8 July 2002, approximately 200 rebels from the LRA attacked the Maaji settlements. In two hours, they killed and abducted five refugees each. They also burned and looted 126 houses, as well as classrooms and a grinding mill. An entire site was reportedly destroyed, its health centre having been robbed of drugs and equipment. The day later, hundreds of refugees attempted to walk
361-595: Was signed in the year 2000 in Yumbe. The majority (89%) ethnicity in the district are the Aringa people . Other ethnicities include the Kakwa , Madi and the Alur . The Acholi are scattered along River Nile and mainly engage in fishing and hunting, along the river. They account for about 2% of the district's population. The languages spoken in the district include: the Aringa language (majority), Kakwa language , Madi language and
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