The conflict between the refugees and the host communities. a case study of nakivale uganda

Abstract

The study examined the conflict between the refugees and the host communities situated in Nakivale Refugee Camp — Uganda. this was guided by the following objectives;- to examine the origin of conflict between the refugees and the Uganda host communities, to examine the nature of conflicts between the refugees and the Uganda host communities and to assess the social, economic and political impact of the conflict on both the Uganda refugees and the host communities around Nakivale Refugee Camp. While refugees impose a variety of security, economic and environmental burdens on host countries, they also embody a significant flow of resources in the form of international humanitarian assistance, economic assets and human Capital. The study adopted descriptive approach will be used because it allows simultaneous description of attitudes, views, perceptions, and opinions. The sample size was determined by use of Morgan & Krejcie (1970) and the sample size of 91 respondents were selected and distributed. The study findings indicated that at Mean=2.58, SD1.13) portrayed the origin of conflict between the refugees and the Uganda host communities in Nakivale Refugee Camp for instance there has been a rise in local insecurity and crime. The study suggests that donors and humanitarian agencies should increase efforts to persuade governments and host populations to allow refugees fuller access to economic opportunities.