Executive Committee which had been convened at regular intervals, and had made it А/АС. 96/SR. 356 page 8 possible to conduct serious exchanges on many important questions, particularly concerning the improvement of ШШСВ. structures. His delegation hoped that those efforts vfould continue at the level, desired by the Executive Committee, particularly in the perspective of long-teira activities, 35. Mr., EWARYARAEB (Uganda) explained that the events in his country in 1980 and early 198Î had caused refugees to flee to Sudan and Zaire, while the same period had seen a complete retu3:n of all refugees from Tanzania, Kenya and other countries. His Government liad adopted a policy of reconciliation and invited all Ugandans in exile to returno As a result 230,000 people had returned, causing problems of immediate resettlement. The assistance rendered by UNHCR had helped in solving local problems, and generous contributions had been received from the United States, the United Kingdom and the EEC. His Government would continue to pursue its policy of creating conditions that vrould obviate any desire to flee the country. 36, Uganda had also hosted refi^gees for a long time out of a duty to hujaanity. Refugees from southern Africa and the south Sudan had been voluntarily repatriated, but refugees from Rwanda, had remained in Uganda and, through natural, population grovrth, their settlements had become overcrovjded vrith both people and livestock. It was hoped that damaged and neglected settlements could be repaired sлd developed during the currant session. In addition, an agreement; had been reached between the Governments of Rvianda and Uganda and UlfflCR for screening the people affected by friction between the refugees and the local populationv. His Government had offered • 200 square kilometres for, establisîaing a new settl-ament, in which it wa.s hoped'to accommodate 1,500 .people and some 20,000 livestock,, It would adhere to the guiding 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a meeting of the Executive Committee, where representatives from Uganda are presenting an update on the country's refugee situation. The discussion revolves around the efforts made to improve living conditions for refugees, including the provision of assistance from UNHCR and other organizations. The text also touches on the challenges faced by the refugees, such as overpopulation and conflict with local populations.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief