From 14-15 March, the UNHCR Representative, Ms. Clementine Nkweta Salami visited the UNHCR operation in Gambella to get first-hand information on the prevailing security situation and the way forward to ensure staff safety and to keep humanitarian activities running smoothly. Interethnic clashes broke out in the region on 28 January and lasted for a few weeks.

On 8 March the International Women’s Day was colourfully celebrated in refugee camps in Gambella region. The occasion was marked with traditional dancers, songs by school children, drama and speeches that focused on gender equality promotion. The Refugee Central Committee (RCC) chairpersons spoke of the need for the refugee community to change some of the cultural habits that deny women opportunities to participate in leadership. Among few things mentioned were early marriage which prevent girls from completing higher education.

In early April, the Gambella region in western Ethiopia experienced a relatively high number of new South Sudanese arrivals into the region, crossing to Okugo refugee camp through the Raad corridor. Since 5 April 2016, more than 300 new arrivals have been registered by the Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA) with support from UNHCR. Dozens of Unaccompanied and Separated children were among the new arrivals. Most of them said they trekked in the jungle for about two weeks before arriving in Okugo. UNHCR and partners have provided the refugees with basic assistance including corn soya blend (CSB) to children, plastic sheets, mosquito nets, blankets, sleeping mats and water jerry cans at the camp. The new arrivals fled intra-ethnic clashes in Ponchalla area which broke out on 21 March in Pochalla town between Pochalla North and Pochalla South Anuak communities and soon spread to nearby towns.

In late April, in Kule camp, refugees celebrated the return of Dr. Riek Machar to South Sudanese capital Juba and his reinstatement as first Vice president of the Republic of South Sudan. Refugees including men, women and children celebrated by singing, cheering and expressing the hope that lasting peace will be restored in their country.

US Assistant Secretary of State, BPRM, Anne Richard, and Ambassador, Patricia Haslach, visited Pagak Entry Point, and the Kule 1 and Kule 2 refugee camps.

Gambella Regional Council announces Pamdong Refugee Camp as a new site and changes the names of Kule 1 to "Kule Camp" and Kule 2 to "Tierkidi Camp".

UNHCR Gambella welcomes new Head of Sub Office, Ms. Angele Djohossou.

Refugee Coordination Mission from Geneva visited Gambella from 12 – 14 Nov 2014.

The relocation of refugees from Matar way station to Pugnido refugee camp commenced on 17 November.

UNHCR Representative, Mr Valentin Tapsoba, was in Gambella from 16-22 November to witness the launching of the relocation exercise from Matar to Pugnido camp