Government has revealed that it is working closely with relevant authorities to help eighty-seven (87) Ugandans who are currently detained by Turkish authorities due to overstay of their visas.
In a statement dated August 25, 2023, Mr. Vincent Waiswa Bagiire the ministry’s permanent secretary says together with the Uganda Embassy in Turkey, they have visited 6 detention centres.
Bagire says they are engaging Turkish authorities to find a mutually acceptable solution to address the situation.
The foreign affairs ministry has meanwhile urged Ugandans to always abide by immigration regulations by host countries.
