IOM SOUTH SUDAN REPORTING PERIOD 4-10 SEPTEMBER
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A family in Tongping prepares to relocate to UN House PoC 3
HIGHLIGHTS
Biometric registration is ongoing in the Bor PoC CCCM State Focal Point Training in Juba Rapid Response team deploys multi sector assessment teams in Pajok and Makog Since conflict broke out in December 2013, 1.7 million have fled their homes. Many have crossed into neighboring countries (estimated 449,000 people have fled to neighboring countries of Kenya 42,200 individuals, Uganda 123,100 individuals, Ethiopia 189,900 individuals and Sudan 93,400 individuals). However, 1.3 million individuals remain internally displaced and most seeking shelter in remote
rural areas across the country. Displacement patterns remain fluid, driven by violence, access to emergency assistance and floods. There are currently 100,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering in nine UN bases across South Sudan. Approximately 186,999 people displaced early during the conflict have since returned to their homes having in many cases lost all their belongings. The general security situation for the reporting period has been tenuous and unpredictable with reports of explosions and attacks taking place in Renk, Upper Nile State. Cattle raiding and tension were also reported in Rumbek. Additionally, UNMISS continues to investigate the shooting down of their helicopter on August 26th. This incident has led to inquiries into aviation safety in Unity State and security is being enhanced at the Rubkona airfield. The current health situation is challenging as cholera remains an issue and incidents of malaria are on the rise. The flooding and prevention of water borne illnesses in the Bentiu and Malakal PoCs is a high priority.
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