Attachments
Highlights
- The security situation in the refugee-hosting areas of Vakaga, Bamingui-Bangoran, Haute Kotto, Ouaka, Mbomou, and Haute Mbomou remains highly volatile due to the presence of non- state armed groups, with continued reports of human rights concerns and risks to civilian safety.
- In Birao, sporadic gunfire was reported near the national army base, raising concerns for the safety of nearby populations. Additionally, the presence of armed herders along the border has heightened security risks for civilians. The recent arrest of a non-state armed group leader in Birao has further escalated tensions in the area.
- In Bria, while the situation in the town remains relatively calm, travel on peripheral roads continues to pose significant risks, with incidents of violence such as murders, arson, and extortion reported. In Sam-Ouandja, non-state armed groups continue to impose unauthorized taxes on roads around the town, creating additional challenges for movement and safety. In Ippy, Ouaka prefecture, intercommunal tensions and the presence of armed groups are contributing to ongoing insecurity.
- To support the needs of newly arrived Sudanese refugees, UNHCR distributed second-hand clothing to 415 individuals (179 families) in Korsi to help them stay warm during the current rainy season. This marks 75 per cent progress toward completing the planned clothing distribution for new arrivals.
Population Movements and Registration
A total of 98 Sudanese refugees from 36 households arrived in Korsi, Birao, Vakaga prefecture, during the reporting week, reflecting an increase of 56 individuals compared to the previous week. Ongoing attacks between conflicting parties in Sudan continue to create risks of further displacement, potentially prompting additional groups of Sudanese refugees to cross the Am Dafock border. With the end of the rainy season improving road accessibility, increased refugee arrivals in CAR, including in Korsi, are anticipated.