Source: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sudan, South Sudan (Republic of)
Highlights
On 10 March, in Ethiopia, the Government of Sudan and South Sudan agreed on an implementation matrix outlining timelines for the execution of the nine agreements signed in September 2012.
A formal directive was issued by the Government of South Sudan to facilitate humanitarian assistance, particularly with regard to expediting clearance of relief cargo and removal of taxation on all relief supplies.
The situation remains volatile in Jonglei State, with more than 23,000 people displaced
Over 184,000 Sudanese refugees are currently hosted in South Sudan
As of 8 March, UNICEF CAP 2013 requirements were 39% funded (Funding Gap was 54,334,336 USD)