The majority of the recent arrivals in Uganda are coming from the Equatoria states and Jonglei State. Most are being settled in Adjumani district.

Uganda received 354,456 new refugees arrivals from South Sudan in 2017

Close to 16,000 South Sudanese refugees have fled to Uganda between 16th July - 20th July alone.

Recent fighting has led to more than 37,000 South Sudanese refugees fleeing to Uganda, more than arrived in the first 6 months of 2016.

In Adjumani, 98% of yesterday’s 293 new arrivals were women and children under the age of 18.

It is anticipated that once border with South Sudan becomes fully passable, a mass influx of 10,000+ refugees could take place within a few days.

More than 18,000 South Sudanese refugees have fled to Uganda since fighting began in Juba on 7th July.

New arrivals in Uganda report that armed militias are burning down homes, murdering civilians and forcibly recruiting young men and boys in to their ranks.

In Arua, Cholera outbreak ongoing since the 11th July 2015. As at 31st July, a cumulative 32 cases had been seen with no death

The new Maaji settlement site in Adjumani can currently host up to 8,500 as DRC-DDG open up more road access and partners provide key services