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Uncertainty surrounds the fate of Ugandan migrant worker Vicky Ajok, 33, in Syria after widespread social media reports claimed she had been killed—claims now disputed by a migrant rights organization representing her interests.
Kyeyo Initiative Uganda, an organization advocating for the rights of Ugandan migrant workers abroad, says Ajok is alive but under detention, contrary to online posts suggesting she had been executed or repatriated.
The organization’s Executive Director, Kenneth Oloka, said Kyeyo Initiative secured powers of attorney to represent Ajok and has been relying on what he described as credible sources on the ground.
Ajok was reportedly arrested following allegations that she murdered her employer, identified as Huda Shaarawi, on January 29, 2026.
The case has sparked broader debate about the safety and legality of Ugandan migrant labour routes to conflict-affected countries.
ICT and National Guidance Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi said he was aware of the circulating reports but had not yet received verified details.
He pledged to engage both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to establish the facts.
