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Central African Republic (CAR) - Sudan Situation (15 - 21 December 2024)

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  • In Sudanese refugee-hosting areas including Bamingui-Bangoran, Haute Kotto, Ouaka,
    Mbomou and Haute Mbomou, the security situation was calm in general due to deterrent patrols by security forces in the city and along key routes such as Ippy, Aigbando,
    Ouadda, and Irrabanda. However, the situation remains uncertain and unpredictable in many regions due to the presence of activists and incursions by armed elements linked to rebel groups. Meanwhile, the security situation in Vakaga prefecture remains concerning, with ongoing movements of armed elements from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Popular Front for the Renaissance of the Central African Republic (FPRC) along the Ilidriss-Tissi Fongoro axis.

  • A total of 621 new refugees, representing 255 households, arrived this week in Korsi,
    Birao (Vakaga Prefecture). Biometric registration was completed for 514 individuals from 218 households, accounting for 83 per cent of the new arrivals, and will continue next week. In total, 16,551 refugees from 7,063 households are registered in Korsi. Among them, 8,896 are women and girls (54 per cent) and 7,655 are men and boys (46 per cent).
    Children make up 57 per cent of the population (9,475), while adults total 7,076, including 516 elderly individuals (7 per cent).

  • Regarding other prefectures, UNHCR partner, CNR, reported 364 new arrivals, comprising 105 households, in the town of Sam-Ouandja from Sudan. As for the biometric registration of Sudanese refugees in Sam-Ouandja, Bria, and Ippy, a total of 2,974 refugees were registered across 976 households, including 2,407 individuals from 751 households in Ouandja-Kotto, 278 individuals from 95 households in Bria, and 297 individuals from 133 households in Ippy.

  • Kits of non-food items (NFIs) and dry food rations were distributed to 90 households, comprising 268 individuals. In total, 2.773 tons of dry food, 90 blankets, 90 mats, 133 mosquito nets, kitchen sets, jerrycans, buckets, and flashlights were distributed. This distribution was carried out for the new arrivals from December 11-13, 2024, in the Korsi area, achieving a 100 per cent coverage rate.

  • As part of the MasterCard Foundation project, an official launch ceremony was held for the French language learning program aimed at facilitating the potential integration of refugees into the formal education system at the secondary and high school levels. A total of 289 students registered during the first week of classes. Additionally, as part of the Education Cannot Wait project, dignity kits were distributed to 138 female students this week, bringing the total number of kits distributed since the beginning of the school year to 300.