Stephen O´Brien, Secrétaire général adjoint aux affaires humanitaires et Coordonnateur des secours d'urgence en RCA pour une visite de trois jours

To intensify the current malaria prevention and control measures in refugee camps, 4,140 transitional shelters were sprayed with Propoxur chemical in Kule camp from 29 September to 7 October. The other five camps are following.

On 7 October, a three-week Back to School campaign climaxed in Kule camp marking the reopening of schools for the 2015/2016 academic year. Simultaneous grand marches took place in other refugee camps. UNHCR, ARRA and partners made remarks encouraging refugees to focus on their studies and stay in school.

A Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) mission was in Gambella from 16 - 18 October. During the visit, the team witnessed ongoing assistance to refugees at Jewi camp and held meetings with refugees, ARRA, UNHCR and partners.

Global Handwashing Day celebrations were held in all refugee camps in Gambella on 15 October with support from all Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) partners. These celebrations will be peaked with the upcoming World Toilet Day to be celebrated on 19 November.

MINUSCA calls on all armed groups to abide by their commitments to the peace process

La MINUSCA appelle les groupes armés à respecter leurs engagements vis-à-vis du processus de paix

It is essential that Greece receives massive support from the European Union for adequate reception, registration and screening processes. (UNHCR)

Finnish officials from MFA in Helsinki visited Kakuma on 09 October to familiarize with its humanitarian situation and development of the new site in Kalobeyei.

UNHCR delivered 240 benches, 16 teacher tables and chairs to Nabagu and Yabua primary schools in Nzara and Yambio counties.