POLITICAL FACTORS AFFECTING SECURITY IN BIDIBIDI SETTLEMENT CAMP IN NORTH WESTERN UGANDA

Martin Labeja, Dr. Gordon Ocholla

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The objective of this study was to explore political factors affecting security in Bidibidi Settlement Camp in North Western Uganda. The study adopted the cross-sectional and phenomenological research designs on a sample of 382. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and an interview guide. The data was analysed quantitatively using descriptive statistics and inferential analyses, and qualitatively through content analysis. The study found out that political factors had a positive and significant influence on security of refuges. It was concluded that political factors are linked to refugees’ security. It is recommended that governments of host countries, humanitarian agencies and leaders of refuges should make effort to minimize political issues that threaten refuge security. 

Keywords: Political Factors, Security, Refugees, Bidibidi Settlement Camp


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