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Agencies launch revised appeal for South Sudan refugees amid concerns the numbers could pass the 1 million mark this year
news UNHCR, 15 Jul 2016 (7 years ago )The population of South Sudanese refugees in the region could pass the 1 million mark this year if cross-border displacement trends continue, according to Ann Encontre, Regional Refugee Coordinator for the South Sudan situation. Launching the revised appeal of USD 701 million in Nairobi today, ... -
Thousands flee to Uganda after South Sudan flare-up
news UNHCR, 19 Jul 2016 (7 years ago )Nearly 3,000 people fleeing the latest flare-up in South Sudan crossed into Uganda over the weekend and more are expected while tension remains high in the region, the UN refugee agency said today. On Friday and Saturday, 1,326 South Sudanese entered Uganda and a further 1,633 on Sunday. This bro... -
South Sudan fighting sees more refugees fleeing into Uganda than in the first 6 months of 2016
news UNHCR, 26 Jul 2016 (7 years ago )Fighting in South Sudan that broke out on 8 July between rival factions loyal to Salva Kiir and Riek Machar has to date forced 37,491 people to flee the country to Uganda. To put this in context: In the past three weeks there have been more refugee arrivals in Uganda than in the entire first six mon... -
Defying screams and gunfire, South Sudanese family flees to safety
news UNHCR, 10 Oct 2017 (6 years ago )For four days, Milly Lagu listened to the terrifying sound of gunfire and watched flames rising from neighbouring villages. On the fifth day, the fear was too much to bear. Knowing soldiers could soon come and take away her two eldest sons, Milly and her children fled the village of Opari, South ... -
UNHCR boss praises Uganda on refugees' response
news New Vision, 02 Dec 2017 (6 years ago )The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday leveled praise on Uganda’s response to the refugees whose rising numbers have put on strain on service delivery in many districts. The visiting director of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework at UNHCR in Geneva, Daniel End... -
Informing Area-based humanitarian action in out-of-Camp Refugee contexts
needs_assessmentAn assessment for Informing Area-based humanitarian action in out-of-Camp Refugee contexts carried out in Arua Municipality, Uganda targeting Refugees (regardless of status determination) and host com... -
The Juba – Nimule road, the main road to Uganda, reportedly continues to remain obstructed by check points and road blocks.highlight 15 Jul 2016 (7 years ago) -
Torrential rains are hampering registration efforts for new arrivals in Uganda.highlight 21 Jul 2016 (7 years ago)
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Collection points, transit centres and reception centres in Uganda are severely over-stretched due to the mass influx.highlight 21 Jul 2016 (7 years ago)
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A newly opened settlement in Imvepi, Arua district, began receiving new arrivals from South Sudan on 21 February.highlight 21 Feb 2017 (7 years ago)