HIGHLIGHTS
■ Solutions for asylum seekers at Juba POC: As part of a strategy for finding long-term solutions for the 507 asylum seekers living at the Protection of Civilian site in Juba, UNHCR, in coordination with South Sudan's Commission for Refugee Affairs (CRA), organized a go-and-see visit to Yambio and Makpandu refugee settlement, Western Equatoria, along with asylum seekers' representatives on 14 July. A proposal is being prepared for those asylum seekers who may opt to relocate to urban Juba and Yambio, including a reinsertion grant.
■ UNHCR returned to Malakal: Three UNHCR staff (1 international and 2 national) returned to Malakal on 15 July, as the situation is reportedly calm in town and within the Protection of Civilian (POC) site. They joined a national staff member who decided to remain at the POC at the time of the relocation on 5 July.
■ No cholera deaths this week: 953 cholera cases including 34 deaths have been reported in Central Equatoria and Jonglei States since the first case was reported on 1 June. No further deaths were reported this week. UNHCR has been working with partners to raise hygiene awareness across the country. No refugee camp is affected at the present time.
■ Refugee ID cards issued: Around 3,000 of the 3,755 individuals in Napere refugee settlement, Ezo County, Western Equatoria State, have been issued with refugee ID cards. The exercise is being conducted with CRA and World Vision International (WVI).
■ New approach to WASH: In Batil refugee camp, Upper Nile State, Medair has initiated a new approach where Health, WASH and Nutrition teams work together through Women Care Groups to enhance good hygiene practices within the community. 4 groups involving 600 women have been established.
■ Road works: Rehabilitation of 30km of the Yida-Pariang road in Unity State is 50 per cent completed.