SOUTH SUDAN – Conflict
• Relocation and evacuation of humanitarian staff by UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) has continued in several places (Unity, Jonglei, Juba). It is estimated that at least 62 000 people have been displaced due to the violence across the country (OCHA).
• Some 42 000 have sought refuge in UNMISS bases in Bentiu, Bor, Pibor and Juba. Provision of assistance is a major challenge, notably outside Juba. In Juba, the humanitarian response is under way.
• Situation in Juba: tense but stable.
• Jonglei State: Ceasefire in Bor on 22 Dec allowed for evacuation to proceed. 30 000 displaced into neighbouring Lakes State. No humanitarian presence in the area.
• Unity State: Reports state that many people have been killed, notably local population but also NGO and UN staff of South Sudanese origin. All humanitarian workers have been evacuated from Yida and Ajuong Thok.
• Upper Nile: Fighting has spread to Upper Nile (Nasir). Several NGOs evacuating from Maban.