Residents of Kween District are facing extreme hunger, forcing them to rely on migratory birds as a food source. The ongoing food crisis, worsened by prolonged drought and crop failure, has left many families with no alternative for survival.
Local leaders warn that consuming migratory birds not only threatens public health but also disrupts ecosystems and endangers species vital to biodiversity. “People are starving, and without urgent intervention, the situation will only get worse,” said one community leader.
The government and humanitarian organisations are being urged to act swiftly by providing food aid, long-term agricultural support, and climate resilience programs to prevent further desperation.
Community Transformation Foundation Network (COTFONE) believes that without immediate action, both human lives and fragile ecosystems remain at risk.
“The time to help is now,” said Yisito Muddu Kayinga, the National Coordinator -COTFONE.
A recent study, published by BirdLife International, estimates that around 25 million birds are killed yearly during their regular crossing of the Mediterranean Sea.
The illegal activity has its roots in such socio-economic aspects as poverty in rural communities and a long-standing tradition of bird trapping.
In Uganda, thousands of migratory birds are killed yearly on their way back home to the Northern Hemisphere
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