Joint inter-agency partners complete needs assessment (4-6 December) for 47,000 refugees living in Khartoum's 'open areas'.

Over 4,600 refugees arrive in South Darfur. Relocation from the border entry point at Kafia Kinji to El Radom settlement has begun.

Preliminary findings from UNHCR SENS completed for West Kordofan indicate critical GAM and anaemia rates among refugee children aged 0-59 months.

East Darfur refugee population figure decreases by over 17,000 following completion of individual (biometric) registration for key out-of-camp settlement areas.

Urgent need for WASH and Health partners in South Darfur to support service coverage for growing refugee population.

Critical anti-malarial drug shortages and increased incidence of malaria in refugee clinics across White Nile state.

Seven refugees killed in clashes in Keilak, West Kordofan, in a retaliatory attack following recent clashed between the Missarriya tribe and armed groups from South Sudan in the Abyei area.

WFP flags ongoing pipeline breaks are interrupting general food distribution to South Sudanese refugees across Sudan. Breaks are linked to Sudan's economic crisis and recent import restrictions.

East Darfur authorities designate 4 new border entry points for refugee arrivals to establish reception centres and provide medical and nutritional screenings with basic health services, as well as hot meal provision, household registration and transportation . Entry points are anticipated to be operational by April.

Camp site extensions granted in East Darfur and White Nile, to accommodate an additional 18,000 newly arrived refugees.