On 14 and 15 July, UNHCR organized a go-and-see visit to Yambio and Makpandu settlement for the representatives of the 510 asylum seekers based at Juba POC site

UNHCR completed distribution of non-food items to an estimated 25,000 internally displaced South Sudanese in Western Equatoria's Maridi and Ibba counties.

UNHCR handed over two vehicles to the Ministry of Education in Yambio and the Police in Ezo settlement through the Commission for Refugee Affairs.

ECHO Field Expert Mr. Jacob Asens and ECHO WASH Regional Adviser Mr. Jerome Burlot were in Gambella region from 10 to 14 August 2015 with a focus on assessing.

UNHCR partner Samaritans’ Purse conducted an eye care campaign in Maban. Of the 1,430 patients screened, 401 benefited from cataract surgeries (64% refugees)

UNHCR and partners concluded a participatory assessment of IDPs outside the Protection of Civilians site in Juba to understand their needs & copying mechanisms.

UNHCR partner World Vision International organized two 5-day refresher trainings for 40 teachers in Ezo and Makpandu refugee settlements.

UNHCR completed rehabilitation of more than 150 shelters (out of 300) for vulnerable South Sudanese displaced in Mingkaman IDP site.

Five years on since the civil war started, over 2.2 million South Sudanese refugees have sought safety in six neighbouring countries: Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Central African Republic (CAR). Another 1.9 million are internally displaced inside South Sudan.

CASH AND FUEL SHORTAGES DRIVING RESPONSE DELAYS – Persistent cash shortages is delaying assistance projects in all refugee locations, especially for procurement activities and the implementation of cash-based interventions. The situation is compounded by logistical delays due to ongoing fuel shortages. State authorities are working closely with partners to mitigate the situation and support activities where possible.situation and support activities where possible.