The Government of Uganda and UNHCR organised a Solidarity Summit in Kampala to rally international support for the refugee situation in Uganda.

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.

Protection desks have become operational in all refugee settlements hosting South Sudanese refugee

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

In Arua , The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and UNHCR, with partner support, coordinate the maintenance of Ocea Reception Centre in Rhino Camp and Kuluba.