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

UNHCR, the Government of Uganda and partners are increasing operational capacity in order to provide the new arrivals in Uganda with life-saving assistance.

An EXCOM donor mission from Geneva visited Uganda (Adjumani) to gain a deeper understanding of UNHCR and partners responses to refugee influxes.

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

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.