141,107 South Sudanese refugees have been assisted in Uganda since the influx began in mid-December 2013, including 89,2451 in Adjumani, 12,678 in Arua, 31,714 in Kiryandongo and 7,470 in Kampala

Mercy Corps distributed phones to 115 business-owners in Bidibidi to help them access information on market prices of goods and remain in contact with their customers

A total 219 of 526 Kenyans departed on 12 May 2015 in the second and last convoy to Kenya making it a total of 1,231 returnees departing for Kenya.

In Adjumani, the period (September 1-14) saw a total of 1420 South Sudanese refugees seeking safety and protection in Uganda.

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

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

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

Recent fighting has led to more than 37,000 South Sudanese refugees fleeing to Uganda, more than arrived in the first 6 months of 2016.

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

A newly opened settlement in Imvepi, Arua district, began receiving new arrivals from South Sudan on 21 February.