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.

A new settlement area is to be opened in Yumbe district, and could potentially host up to 100,000 South Sudanese refugees.

Security issues dominate Arab League summit.

UN refugee agency grateful for latest US funding contribution.

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

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

Torrential rains are hampering registration efforts for new arrivals in Uganda.

Collection points, transit centres and reception centres in Uganda are severely over-stretched due to the mass influx.

On 16 June, the Day of the African Child was commemorated in all South Sudanese refugee camps in Gambella region. Children’s activities to mark the day included: songs, cultural show, football and volleyball matches.

Both refugees and members of host communities participated in activities to commemorate World Refugee Day on 20 June, which focused on promoting peaceful coexistence among refugees and between refugees and their host community. The main event in Gambella region took place at Tierkidi camp. There were also activities in the other five South Sudanese refugee camps in the region.