The CERF has approved a funding request coordinated by UNHCR for the Burundi emergency response. towards protection, health, and shelter and non-food items.

As end of October 2015 Uganda host more than half a million refugee majority are from DR Congo, South Sudan , Somalia and Burundi .

In Adjumani, 98% of yesterday’s 293 new arrivals were women and children under the age of 18.

It is anticipated that once border with South Sudan becomes fully passable, a mass influx of 10,000+ refugees could take place within a few days.

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

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.

In Arua, Cholera outbreak ongoing since the 11th July 2015. As at 31st July, a cumulative 32 cases had been seen with no death

The new Maaji settlement site in Adjumani can currently host up to 8,500 as DRC-DDG open up more road access and partners provide key services

UNHCR, the Government of Uganda and partners are increasing operational capacity in order to provide the new arrivals in Uganda with life-saving assistance.

The Inter-Agency Feedback, Referral and Resolution Mechanism (FRRM) has been rolled-out countrywide and can be reached on 0800 32 32 32.