In May, UNHCR distributed non-food items to some 6,700 vulnerable IDPs across South Sudan

In May, UNHCR and partners reached 4,758 refugee children reached with Blanket Supplementary Feeding in four refugees camps in Maban.

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

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

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.

Close to 16,000 South Sudanese refugees have fled to Uganda between 16th July - 20th July alone.

Torrential rains are hampering registration efforts for new arrivals in Uganda.