HIGHLIGHTS
The number of people crossing in to Uganda at border points is steadily declining in comparison with previous weeks. Yesterday, 400 refugees were reported in Elegu Collection Point (Adjumani), while 362 refugees crossed in Oraba (Arua axis), 60 in Lamwo and 11 in Moyo. 941 refugees were received at Kiryandongo Reception Centre though there is a possibility that some refugees at Kiryandongo may have come from other temporary reception facilities in Uganda with their own transport.
Kiryandongo refugee settlement in Mid-West Uganda has reached its maximum capacity of around 60,000 refugees. Today, it was decided that the reception centre at the settlement will be closed by the end of this week. As of next week, any new refugee arrivals in Kiryandongo will be transported to Bidbidi settlement in Yumbe.
Security has reportedly been reinforced in Juba, as well as other parts of the country. There are increasing reports of fighting taking place between government forces and rebel troops outside the capital. Robberies, sexual assaults and killings are alleged to be on the rise in Jonglei State.
739 refugees were transferred to the new Bidibidi settlement area in Yumbe district, bringing the total number located there to 5,330.
10 cases of moderate malnutrition and 5 cases of acute malnutrition were identified in Nyumanzi Transit Centre from 01 to 07 August 2016, indicating that malnutrition remains within emergency standard levels. Food supplementary programmes are being implemented to bring those identified back to health.
The availability of clean water at Nyumanzi Transit Centre is at 11.17 litres per person per day, below the emergency standard of 15 litres per person per day. Another borehole has been drilled and water systems are being extended to reach available taps and distribution points in order to increase the water supply.