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.

Over 30,000 arrived from South Sudan to Uganda since the beginning of the year.

Border restrictions on South Sudan side have been eased slightly. Vehicles continue to be prevented from crossing but those on foot are now being granted access

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

The Juba – Nimule road, the main road to Uganda, reportedly continues to remain obstructed by check points and road blocks.

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.

A total of 350 South Sudanese refugees crossed in to Uganda on Thursday 14th July.

The majority of the recent arrivals in Uganda are coming from the Equatoria states and Jonglei State. Most are being settled in Adjumani district.