On October 6, 2026, a group of 80 Sudanese refugees will depart from Uganda's Entebbe International Airport on a flight bound for Khartoum, Sudan. This marks the 26th voluntary repatriation flight organized by the Hope Committee for the Voluntary Return of Sudanese Refugees from Uganda. The flight is being facilitated by Bader Airlines, which is providing free transportation in support of the repatriation efforts.
The Hope Committee has completed all necessary arrangements for the departing group, including processing their travel documents and providing them with tickets and identification papers. The committee's efforts are being carried out in coordination with the Sudanese Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. On October 5, 2026, the committee held a farewell event for the departing group, which was attended by Consul Ayman Suleiman and Lieutenant General Abdul Karim Yusuf Yaqub, head of the Hope Committee.
The voluntary repatriation flight is part of a larger effort to facilitate the return of Sudanese refugees from Uganda to their home country. The Hope Committee has been working to organize and coordinate repatriation flights in collaboration with supporting agencies and airlines. The committee's goal is to ensure a smooth and orderly return process for the refugees and their families.
The repatriation efforts are being carried out in response to the needs of Sudanese refugees who wish to return home. The Hope Committee is working to provide support and assistance to the returning families, including facilitating their travel and providing them with necessary documentation. The committee's efforts are aimed at helping the refugees to reintegrate into their communities and rebuild their lives.
The 26th voluntary repatriation flight is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to support the return of Sudanese refugees from Uganda. The flight is expected to depart from Entebbe International Airport on October 6, 2026, and will arrive at Khartoum International Airport later that day. The returning group consists of 80 individuals who have expressed their desire to return home.
The Hope Committee's repatriation efforts have been made possible through the support of various agencies and organizations, including Bader Airlines, which has provided free transportation for the returning refugees. The committee is grateful for the support and assistance it has received from its partners and is committed to continuing its efforts to facilitate the return of Sudanese refugees from Uganda.
The voluntary repatriation flight is a testament to the commitment of the Sudanese government and its partners to support the return of refugees to their home country. The flight is expected to bring relief and hope to the returning families, who will be able to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into their communities.
Key points
- The 26th voluntary repatriation flight from Uganda to Sudan is carrying 80 refugees.
- The flight is being organized by the Hope Committee for the Voluntary Return of Sudanese Refugees from Uganda.
- Bader Airlines is providing free transportation for the returning refugees.
