Highlights
WFP continues to work towards the safe and immediate return of its abducted staff member. The WFP national field security officer was abducted at the Malakal airport on 16 October by eight armed men in plain clothes. Efforts both in Malakal and in Juba are ongoing for his safe release.
Increased insecurity for staff and assets pose serious operational concerns for WFP in Malakal. Following the abduction of the national field security officer and increased tensions among staff living in the UNMISS base, the safety of those staff members is at risk. As they are becoming increasingly anxious, WFP’s level of engagement is affected.
WFP’s Logistics team presents its 2015 prepositioning plan. At Monday’s Humanitarian Country Team meeting, the hybrid plan was shared. It includes the introduction of a regional humanitarian framework agreement endorsed by all stakeholders including relevant neighbouring countries.
Airdrops commence on 17 October for Yida refugee camp.