Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Sudan, South Sudan (Republic of)
Developments
• Over 500,000 displaced since 15 December
OCHA is reporting an estimated 468,000 people have been displaced within South Sudan since 15 December, including 66,900 sheltering in UN bases with the largest concentrations of people in Juba and Malakal. Another 83,900 people have crossed into neighboring countries.
• Upper Nile state
Malakal: The security situation in the state capital remained tense and unpredictable. Despite contradictory declarations from warring parties, it is confirmed that the town is under control of antigovernment forces. According to unverified reports key authorities escaped by boat.