CLEAN : S Sudan conflict puts Uganda's refugee policy to the test

The transcript discusses a significant emergency situation likened to a tsunami, highlighting the rapid influx of 272,000 people between August and December. It describes the challenges faced, including the need for over 3,000 metric tons of food monthly and the financial strain of $16 million required per month. The speaker appreciates the support from Uganda's President and the UN, acknowledging the efforts to meet basic needs. Initially, refugees brought food from home, but now they rely heavily on aid, which is challenging.

What was the nature of the emergency situation described in the first section?

• A minor increase in population

• A rapid influx resembling a tsunami

• A slow and steady influx of people

• A controlled and planned migration

How many people were arriving daily during the peak of the emergency?

• 3,000 people

• 1,000 people

• 6,000 people

• 10,000 people

What was the monthly food requirement for the refugees?

• 3,000 metric tons

• 4,000 metric tons

• 2,000 metric tons

• 1,000 metric tons

How much did the World Food Programme's budget increase to meet the needs of the refugees?

• $16 million per month

• $12 million per month

• $10 million per month

• $20 million per month

What did the refugees initially rely on for food when they arrived?

• Local markets

• Food aid from the UN

• Food brought from home

• Donations from other countries