Over 270 Ugandan citizens have returned to Uganda from South Africa, initiating the government's voluntary repatriation program. This first phase is a response to recent anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic violence impacting Ugandan nationals in South Africa. The returnees arrived at Entebbe International Airport early Friday morning on a chartered Uganda Airlines flight. The Ugandan government organized the repatriation for citizens wishing to leave amidst the unrest. This evacuation signals concern for the safety of Ugandan citizens abroad. Authorities have not yet announced plans for further phases of repatriation, but remain poised to assist citizens impacted by the situation. The move provides relief for those seeking to escape the escalating tensions in South Africa.