A group of 43 Ugandan students who had been studying at Ahlul Bayt International University in Iran are expected to arrive in the country today, Tuesday, February 3, aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The students were evacuated from Iran on Monday and transferred to Turkey as part of coordinated efforts to ensure their safe return home.
Authorities confirmed that arrangements are ongoing to repatriate an additional 53 Ugandan students currently pursuing their studies at Qom University in Iran.
Officials have assured families and the public that the government is working closely with relevant partners to facilitate the safe evacuation and return of all affected students.
The students expected to arrive today are:
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; Kafuuma Peter; Nimwesiga Isaac; Nakalyango Aisha; Lukwago Eric; Nanjego Shamirah; Nabbala Godfrey; Ssegawa Aloysious; Kankya Davis; Bogere Musa Missongo; Nkaijagye Chrispus; Ssemakula Musa; Rutaborwa Samwel; Nyegyema 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.
More details are expected to follow as authorities coordinate the return of the remaining students.
