A group of Ugandan students have been left stranded after Denmark rejected their new passports, causing them to be denied entry into the country.
The rejection is reportedly due to a dispute over the security features of the new Ugandan passport, which Denmark does not recognize as valid.
The affected Ugandan students had been granted scholarships to study in Denmark and had already made travel arrangements before they were informed of the passport issue.
However this has caused significant financial and emotional distress for the students and their families, who had invested in their education and future prospects.
Meanwhile the Ugandan government has responded to the situation by urging Denmark to reconsider its position and recognize the new passport as a valid travel document.
The government has also advised all Ugandans planning to travel abroad to check with the relevant authorities to ensure that their passports are recognized before making any travel arrangements.
The incident highlights the importance of having secure and internationally recognized travel documents, as well as the need for effective communication and coordination between countries to avoid such situations.
It also underscores the impact that such disputes can have on individuals and their families, particularly in the context of education and career opportunities.