Highlights
• An inter-agency mission took place to Mboro outside of Wau town; as part of the mission, 505 children and 115 pregnant and lactating women were screened for malnutrition.
• The Family Tracing and Reunification (FTR) caseload continues to increase, with 384 missing, separated or unaccompanied children now registered.
• Access to safe water has slightly improved to 10 litres per person per day (L/p/d).
Humanitarian Overview
On Friday 24th June, the dismissal of the incumbent Governor of Wau by the President led to instability in the town, with fighting breaking out between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and youth associated with the opposition. There have been reports of civilian casualties and loss of life; investigations are ongoing. As of 1st July, the situation remains calm.
It is estimated that up to 65,000 people may have been displaced by the violence. Within Wau town, over 12,000 people have sought refuge at the UNMISS Protection of Civilian (POC) site, and 10,000 are located at the Cathedral IDP site. Substantial displacement has also occurred outside Wau town, with reports of over 40,000 people in the southwestern parts of Wau.
Humanitarian Leadership and Coordination
12 additional UNICEF staff have now been deployed to Wau to assist with the response, including a UNICEF nutrition specialist deployed to coordinate nutrition cluster partners. UNICEF continues to lead the WASH cluster, with additional support being provided to the response in Health, Education, and Child Protection.
Strong and continued coordination within and between sectors is needed in order to ensure an effective response moving forward.
SITUATION IN NUMBERS
65,000* People internally displaced within and outside Wau town
12,000* People at the UNMISS Protection of Civilian Site
*Figures from IOM Note: these are estimates
Funding Needs: US$3 million