CategoriesNarratives“…I was really scared of being a refugee. Being a refugee is so hard. You have no country to go back to. Every time I would see refugees coming from Sudan (to Uganda), and I see my situation, I would feel I’m better…” The Narrative of Baikai In April 2023, a war broke out in […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsWhen two elephants fight, it is the grass that faces the wrath of the ensuing ferocity between the two belligerents. This aphorism aptly describes the current situation in Sudan, where innocent civilians bear the brunt of power-hungry factions engaged in a cruel war, each vying for dominance. As the United Nations (UN), along with a […]
CategoriesNarratives“…when you mention that you are a refugee, even the person that had respected you for the first time, they start seeing you as vulnerable there and then. You end up feeling too small…” Refugees, born and raised in refugee camps, often encounter challenges during their reintegration into mainstream society. Many choose to settle in […]
CategoriesNarratives“… after about 20 minutes, the driver appeared from the other end of the junction, I confirmed the plate registration then proceeded to wave. His headlights were full to allow him assess me properly. When he saw a black man, with a cap, standing in darkness, he screeched his car’s tires as he sped off […]
CategoriesNarratives“….language barrier, with English being a major mode of communication, (in Uganda) made me feel somewhat inferior. In Tanzania, English proficiency wasn’t widespread, leading to the stereotype that “Tanzanians don’t know English.” I vividly recall moments when my inability to express myself in English hindered simple tasks, compelling me to embark on a journey to […]
CategoriesNarratives“…as we gallivant around the village, visiting the local market, we see several FANO Rebels patrolling the area. The thought of coming face to face with Rebels is usually daunting. Murder, torture, kidnappings and rape come to mind…”
