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The first group of Ugandan students evacuated from Iran is expected to arrive in the country this evening at 6:00 pm aboard Ethiopian Airlines, government officials have confirmed.
The students, enrolled at Ahlul Bayt International University and Qom University, were evacuated to ensure their safety amid rising instability in the region.
Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Uganda's embassies in Iran and Turkey for coordinating the safe return of the students who had been studying at Ahlul Bayt International University.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to H.E. the President of Uganda, through the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and our embassies in Iran and Turkey for successfully facilitating the return of our young people who were studying abroad,” Barugahara said.
Vincent Waiswa Bagiire, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been overseeing Uganda's evacuation operations from Iran to Turkey.
In statements shared with the public, Bagiire reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all Ugandans abroad, noting that every possible channel of support and protection is being pursued.
Barugahara said efforts are ongoing to repatriate additional students, including 53 who are still studying at Qom University in Iran.
“Thank you once again, Mr President, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and all our embassy staff in Iran and Turkey for your dedication and coordination in this important operation,” he added.
List of Students Expected to Arrive in Uganda Today:
Kimbowa Sharif
Twinomujuni Danson
Mbajja Brenda
Nasasira Denis
Kiremire Nickson Baryayebwa
Ssali Edison
Dukundane Christine
Namuddu Waldha
Nabwire Patricia Grace
Ntege Jonathan
Sebanakita Muhamood Africa
Itungo Sam
Muramuzi Crisphol
Namilo Nakanwagi Sharitah
Kafuma Peter
Nimwesiga Isaac
Nakalyango Aisha
Lukwago Eric
Nanjego Shamirah
Nabbala Godfrey
Ssegawa Aloysious
Kankya Davis
Bogere Musa Missongo
Nkaijagye Chrispus
Ssemakula Musa
Rutaborwa Samwel
Nyegema Oscar
Eling Isac
Nakubulwa Bashiira
Wandwasi Emmanuel
Nannyonga Lighton
Gumoshabe Jonan
Muhwezi Andrew
Bashaaga Jovanese
Nabukenya Hawa
Muhoozi Innocent
Wampamba Alexandria
Mayanja Sarah
Twiine Sharon
Katamba Samwel
Namugosa Sarah Gesa
Mukyala Babra
Akampa Newton
