Even after the civil war that ended in 2005, hundreds of Sudanese are resettling in Arua District despite the return of peace in their motherland, the deputy resident district commissioner has said.

Speaking during the commissioning of health facilities at Madi-Okollo in Arua on Tuesday, Mr Henry Ringakech said the district resources are strained due to the massive return of Sudanese.

The Minister for Disaster Preparedness, Prof. Tarsis Kabwegyere, who was the guest of honour, said Sudanese who return must live in peace with Ugandans

"The condition in Sudan is still not well. But they should settle peacefully with the community," he said.

Mr Ringakech said health and education facilities are overstretched since there is no additional funding to cater for the Sudanese.

The Sudanese are reportedly retuning due to lack of social facilities in Sudan.

Prof. Kabwegyere said the government is would look for options of how to cater for those who returned.

"Some are returning because their children are studying in Uganda. But we shall discuss this issue so that we harmonise the relationship," he added.