HIGHLIGHTS
Fighting breaks out in Juba on 7 July, killing at least 300 and displacing thousands
IOM provides emergency aid to displaced in Juba
83,100 people remain displaced in Wau
IOM teams continue lifesaving humanitarian activities across South Sudan, where more than 6.1 million people are in need of assistance. Since December 2013, the crisis has displaced 2.3 million people, including 721,500 who have fled to neighbouring countries and more than 1.61 million others who remain internally displaced.
Civilians in Juba are facing an uncertain calm since a ceasefire was declared on 11 July, ending days of intense fighting. The violence that broke out on 7 July has killed at least 300 people and forced thousands to flee their homes in search of safety.
The number of displaced persons has decreased from initial figures as many families have begun returning to their homes. As of 15 July, an estimated 8,000 people remain displaced as fears of renewed violence persist.
IOM is coordinating closely with partners to assess needs and provide emergency aid to civilians affected by the fighting. Teams are providing shelter items—including blankets, mosquito nets and sleeping mats—and soap and water buckets to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who fled to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeeping base in Tong Ping. IOM set up a temporary clinic in the site to conduct consultations and provide medical care.
Humanitarian needs remain high in areas outside of Juba, including in Wau town since fighting broke out in late June. An IOM rapid response team remains on the ground in Wau to support an estimated 83,100 IDPs.