Renson Buluma
10 May 2008
Nairobi — Three hundred displaced persons, who had sought refuge in Uganda, have returned.
The refugees, who were camping at Mulada, arrived at 4.30pm yesterday in buses. About 132 of them returned to the country through the Busia border while 207 used the Malaba border.
But another 1,800 refugees in Uganda refused to return, saying their security was not guaranteed.
Mr Emanuel Nyabera, the spokesman for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), said those who refused to return feared for their lives.
"They still feel there is no peace," he said.
He appealed to the Government to provide returnees with security, saying heavy police presence does not mean there is peace.
Emotions were high at the border when relatives met since the disputed elections in December.
Ms Beth Wanjiru united with her daughter, whom she last saw in December before the General Election. Her daughter had travelled to Mombasa to visit relatives.
The returnees were given blankets, utensils and soap among other things.
Eunice Kuria thanked the Ugandan Government for accommodating them.
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