31 Jul 2017 - U.N. peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix visits the country. Lacroix is ... In Ajuong Thok refugee camp
OPERATIONAL UPDATE
South Sudan 16-31 July 2017
373
16,612
4,500
Refugees and IDP benefited from basic livelihoods training across South Sudan during the reporting period.
Refugees and IDPs received aid items from UNHCR across South Sudan during the reporting period.
Persons reached with awareness on environment protection and tree planting via JamJang radio during the reporting period
KEY FIGURES
FUNDING AS OF 24 JULY 2017
INSIDE SOUTH SUDAN
USD 172 M
274,920
requested for South Sudan
Refugees in South Sudan as of 30 June 2017. Funded 21%
2 million
36 M
IDPs in South Sudan including 216,956 in UNMISS Protection of Civilian sites.
US $883.5 million Unfunded 79%
Funding requested by UNHCR for the South Sudan
135.7 M
Situation in 2017.
POPULATION OF CONCERN South Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries as of 15 July 2017.
Host Countries Uganda
987,691
Ethiopia
381,043
Sudan
410,354
Kenya
106,950
*DRC
81,298
*CAR TOTAL:
2,008 1,969,344
*DRC – Democratic Republic of Congo *CAR – Central Africa Republic
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OPERATIONAL UPDATE South Sudan 16-31 July 2017
Update on Achievements Operational Context
■ The Regional protection force sets to arrive soon in South Sudan: On 31 July the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) David Shearer confirmed that the long-awaited regional protection force (RPF) soon will arrive in South Sudan nearly a year after they were approved. The 4,000-strong force is meant to protect civilians from the gang rapes and other abuses seen during the fighting that erupted in the capital, Juba, a year ago. Its arrival has faced pushback from South Sudan’s government. It is hoped that the force will give the UN Mission in South Sudan the flexibility to extend its presence into areas beyond Juba where peacekeepers may be needed. The signing of the base agreement between South Sudan’s government and the U.N. comes shortly before U.N. peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix visits the country. Lacroix is expected to meet with government officials and advocate for a countrywide cease-fire. ■ SPLM factions agree to revitalize Arusha deal implementation: Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the government and the Former Detainees have established a team to revitalize and operationalize the implementation of the 2015 SPLM Arusha Agreement. This was reached at a meeting of the three factions of the ruling party held on 27 July in Kampala brokered by Uganda President Yoweri Museveni. The three factions included SPLM in the government, Former Detainees and SPLM-IO loyal to the First Vice President, Taban Deng Gai. These factions have signed what they call Entebbe Declaration on the Operationalization of the Arusha Agreement on the Reunification of the SPLM. However, a representative of SPLM members loyal to Former First Vice President Riek Machar was not present. The 12-page Arusha agreement signed by SPLM factions including President Salva Kiir, Riek Machar, and Pagan Amum on 21 January 2015 lays out key steps towards the reunification of the historical party. ■ Troika, EU condemn the fighting in Pagak: On 21 July, the Troika (The US, UK and Norway) member countries and the European Union condemned the continuing violence in South Sudan including fighting between government forces and SPLA- In Opposition (IO) at the border area of Pagak, the headquarter of SPLA-IO. In a joint statement, Troika and the EU said that the Pagak fighting is a clear violation of the unilateral ceasefire declared by President Salva Kiir on May 22. The statement of Troika and EU also reiterated and endorsed the latest call by the leaders of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for President Kiir to ensure that his forces respect the unilateral ceasefire, for the armed opposition groups to reciprocate the ceasefire, and for all groups to allow the unfettered delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need.
PROTECTION Achievements and Impact Unity ■ In Yida refugee settlement, UNHCR registered 68 (24F, 44M) new arrivals during the reporting period. Cumulatively, 8,459 new arrivals have been registered since the beginning of 2017. Last year within the same period, 9,050 new arrivals were registered. In comparison to this year, this represents 6% decrease mainly due to the prolonged ceasefire in South Kordofan. ■ 100 refugees were relocated from Yida to Jam-Jang camps during the reporting period; 28 (13F, 15M) to Ajuong Thok and 72 (34F, 38M) to Pamir refugee camps including 33 refugees previously settled in Yida and 67 new arrivals. Cumulatively, 9,876 refugees have been relocated since the beginning of the year, 1,537 previously settled in Yida refugee settlement. ■ In Ajuong Thok refugee camp, UNHCR recorded 11 new Sexual and Gender Base Violence (SGBV) incidents reportedly. All survivors received emotional counselling and comprehensive case management. Cases included; 4 emotional, five physical assault, and two sexual assault. ■ In Yida refugee settlement, UNHCR partner International Rescue Committee (IRC) conducted five SGBV awareness education sessions on domestic violence, rape, medical complications, and the essence of timely reporting of rape cases for 193 individuals (160F, 33M) at vantage points within the community. ■ In Ajuong Thok refugee camp, UNHCR completed the verification exercise for vulnerable children. In addition to the targeted population of 2,671 unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), 1,134 new cases were identified and registered. UNHCR Education and Child Protection partner Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is conducting Best Interest Assessments (BIAs) for the new cases to assess individual protection needs of children mainly the UASC or others at risk, harmonise and cleanand provide targeted assistance to UASC and other children at risk. ■ In Ajuong Thok refugee camp, UNHCR received 12 refugees relocated from Maban due to legal and physical protection reasons. These refugees were provided with food and shelter.
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OPERATIONAL UPDATE South Sudan 16-31 July 2017
Central Equatoria ■ In Juba, UNHCR commenced the verification of urban refugees targeting over 3,500 individuals. So far, 660 refugees had been verified of which 45 refugees were inactivated as spontaneous departures. Also, 35 persons were activated including 15 new born registration cases. 530 persons were enrolled in Biometrics Identity Management System (BIMS) while 37 identification cards and 402 Proof of Registration documents were issued. ■ In Gorom refugee camp, UNHCR provided food and aid items to 63 refugee children orphans and children with disabilities. Food and aid items included mattresses, bed sheets, school shoes, sandals, milk powder, tinned beans, and sugar. ■ In Yei, UNHCR and Commission for Refugee Affairs (CRA) conducted a verification exercise for the relocation 54 of exLasu refugee camp vulnerable refugees to Ajoung Thok refugee camp in Unity. Refugees cited insecurity/war in Yei, hunger, lack of freedom of movement, family reunification and the need for better services like health, education as their reason for relocation since Lasu refugee camp is inaccessible due to insecurity. ■ In Yei, UNHCR in coordination with CRA and UMCOR conducted a two-day training for 24 refugee leaders (06 M 18 F) on Refugee Law, Human Rights, SGBV, Child Protection, Leadership, Reporting, Communication, and Documentation. Upper Nile ■ Across Maban’s four refugee camps, UNHCR recorded 437 new-borns to enable them to receive assistance promptly. Also in Doro refugee camp, UNHCR registered 57 new arrivals.. They were provided with aid items During the general food distribution in July, UNHCR and its partner Danish Refugee Council (DRC) screened and assisted 894 (488 F and 406 Male) Persons with specific needs (PSNs) across the four refugees camps. The PSNs consisted of mainly elderly, physically disabled, women at risk. The PSNs were prioritized for distribution. ■ In Yusuf Batil refugee camp, UNHCR partner DRC organised a one-day training for 21 PSNs’ Committee members on basic concepts of general protection interventions in the camp. ■ In Gendrassa refugee camp, UNHCR organised two workshops for 18 protection network members on basic concepts of Sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV) as part of mainstreaming GBV prevention in the camp. ■ In Gendrassa refugee camp, UNHCR’s partner Lutheran World Federation (LWF) trained 54 (36F, 18M) Child Rights Club (CRC) members on Child Protection, Child Rights and roles of CRC in the camp.
EDUCATION Achievements and Impact Central Equatoria ■ In Gorom refugee camp, UNHCR’s partner ACROSS distributed 28 solar lanterns to 25 teachers and one school guard to improve lighting system at teachers' accommodations and enable teachers to prepare their lesson scheme at night. Upper Nile ■ In Maban’s four refugee camps, the general enrolment to Primary and Secondary Schools improved significantly. As of 31 July, 29,346 pupils (14,481M: 14,700F) actively attend classes Primary Schools. The daily average attendance stands at 66% of the enrolment. In Bunj, 745 students actively attend classes in Secondary Schools. Unity ■ In Ajuong Thok refugee camp, UNHCR trained 25 teachers from Napata primary and Soba secondary schools to enable them to deliver digital lessons. As part of Instant Network school program (INS), the two schools have 25 tablets each, 1 laptop, 1projector and one INS coach.
HEALTH Achievements and Impact Central Equatoria ■ In Yei, UNHCR’s partner ACROSS health desk supported 23 refugees living positively with HIV/AIDS with food ration consisting of rice, sugar and silver fish to supplement them in administering their ARVs. ■ In Yei, UNHCR’s partner ACROSS distributed 300 pieces of male condoms at the medical desk to improve prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections among refugees. ■ In Yei, UNHCR through its partner ACROSS donated assorted drugs to the Yei Civil Hospital as part of a regular support to the facility. Unity ■ Malaria cases are gradually increasing. This is mainly attributed to the on-going rains and natural vegetation growth which provide for conducive breeding ground for mosquitoes. UNHCR and its partners African Humanitarian Action (AHA) and International Rescue Committee (IRC) are providing mosquito nets to most vulnerable refugees; on top of on-going community awareness campaign on malaria prevention measures. Identified Needs and Remaining Gaps
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OPERATIONAL UPDATE South Sudan 16-31 July 2017
Unity ■ Lack of space for storage of non-medical items in Ajuong Thok Public Health Care Center (PHCC). ■ Poor shelter condition of the outreach sites in Ajuong Thok refugee camp, causing the outreach teams not to conduct nutrition services during rainy days. ■ Lack of ultrasound services in Pariang hospital that is affecting the follow-up for pregnant mothers with the risk of complications.
FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION Achievements and Impact Central Equatoria ■ In Yei, UNHCR’s partner UMCOR community-based extension workers (CBEW) in refugee hideouts of Kukuyi, Jabara, Lomi, Dukulimba and Yago conducted training on good agronomic practices and post-harvest handling to a total of 137 (103M 34F). The training was aimed to increase agricultural production and reduce post-harvest losses. ■ In Yei, UNHCR’s partner UMCOR CBEWs in refugee hideouts near Lasu conducted a two-day training for 29 farmers (20M 09F) on improving business skills and livelihoods of farmers who sell farm produce and groceries. ■ The second quarter mass mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) screening result for nutritional status among children 6-59 months old in Gorom refugee camp showed that 4.1% of the 222 screened had MUAC of
