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Uganda Authorities Arrest 169 Foreign Nationals

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The Ugandan Interior Ministry reported that more than 200 foreign nationals have been detained during a crackdown on illegal immigration. The operation specifically targeted a group residing in a closed compound. The ministry stated the crackdown is part of ongoing immigration enforcement. The ministry did not specify the exact location of the compound or the nationalities of those detained. Arrested individuals include nationals from Ghana, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia. The operation focused on a specific compound in Kampala, according to the report. The detentions occurred last weekend. The BBC reported that a death certificate was issued and approximately $200 was handed to family members following a distressing incident. Ugandan authorities conducted a large security operation targeting illegal immigration and unregistered businesses.

The Ugandan Interior Ministry reported that more than 200 foreign nationals have been detained during a crackdown on illegal immigration. The operation specifically targeted a group residing in a closed compound. The ministry stated the crackdown is part of ongoing immigration enforcement. The ministry did not specify the exact location of the compound or the nationalities of those detained. Arrested individuals include nationals from Ghana, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia. The operation focused on a specific compound in Kampala, according to the report. The detentions occurred last weekend. The BBC reported that a death certificate was issued and approximately $200 was handed to family members following a distressing incident. Ugandan authorities conducted a large security operation targeting illegal immigration and unregistered businesses. The specific nature of the illegal activity was not detailed by officials. The raid occurred on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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BBC World Service

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda in a crackdown on illegal immigration. The Interior Ministry says the operation targeted a group living in a closed compound”

BBC World Service

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda in a crackdown on illegal immigration.”

BBC WS backup

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda in a crackdown on illegal immigration. The Interior Ministry said the operation targeted a group living in a closed compound in the capital, Kampala.”

BBC World Service

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda in a crackdown on illegal immigration. The Interior Ministry said the operation targeted a group living in a closed compound in the capital camp.”

BBC WS backup

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda.”

BBC WS backup

“last weekend. More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda.”

BBC World Service

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda in a crackdown on illegal immigration. The Interior Ministry says the operation targeted a group living in a closed compound in the capital, Kampala.”

BBC World Service

“Those arrested include people from Ghana, Ethiopia and Southeast Asia.”

BBC WS

“last weekend. More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda.”

BBC WS backup

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda last weekend.”

BBC WS backup

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda in a crackdown on illegal immigration. The Interior Ministry says the operation targeted a group living in a closed compound in Kampala.”

BBC WS backup

“Those arrested include people from Ghana, Ethiopia and South East Asia.”

BBC World Service

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda, in a crackdown on illegal immigration. The Interior Ministry says the operation targeted a group living in a closed compound in Kampala.”

BBC WS backup

“Kampala. Those arrested include people from Ghana, Ethiopia and South East Asia.”

BBC WS backup

“Kampala. Those arrested include people from Ghana, Ethiopia and South East Asia. as the incident was distressing. A death certificate has now been issued in the cash, some $200 handed to family members.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“More than 200 foreign nationals have been detained in Uganda in a crackdown on illegal immigration. They include people from Ghana, Ethiopia and Southeast Asia.”

BBC World Service

“blockade of Iranian ports have been detained in Uganda in a numbers.”

Bluesky Social

“Ugandan authorities have arrested 231 foreign nationals in a large security operation targeting illegal immigration and unregistered businesses.”

SAfm

“Immigration authorities in Uganda have arrested 169 foreign nationals following a raid on what officials say was a suspected illegal...”

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