In Adjumani and Arua, between December 11 and 20, a total of 1,265 new arrivals were received mainly through Elegu (885) and Kuluba (287) Collection Points.

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 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.

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

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.