As end of October Uganda host more than half a million refugee majority of them are from DR Congo [42%], South Sudan [39%], Somali [7%] and Burundi [7%] .

A total of 1,282 refugees arrived from South Sudan from Elegu and Kuluba collection points, between 27 Nov -08 Dec 2015.

In Adjumani and Arua, between December 11 and 20, a total of 1,265 new arrivals were received mainly through Elegu (885) and Kuluba (287) Collection Points.

Growing insecurity has triggered fresh South Sudan displacement leading to the number of new arrivals in Uganda to reach an average of more than 500 per day

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

UNHCR, the Government of Uganda and partners are increasing operational capacity in order to provide the new arrivals in Uganda with life-saving assistance.

An EXCOM donor mission from Geneva visited Uganda (Adjumani) to gain a deeper understanding of UNHCR and partners responses to refugee influxes.

Over 30,000 arrived from South Sudan to Uganda since the beginning of the year.

26 semi-permanent classrooms completed in Imvepi and Rhino camp settlements as part of "Education Cannot Wait" initiative

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi paid a visit to Imvepi settlement and met with South Sudanese refugees