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Highlights
▪ The security situation in Sudanese refugee-hosting areas remained generally calm during the reporting week. However, the risk of deterioration persists due to the presence of armed groups. In Ngarba village, 120 km from Ndélé, insecurity has escalated following the withdrawal of government forces, allowing armed groups to regain control. This has resulted in the installation of roadblocks, the imposition of illegal taxes, and movement restrictions, further heightening risks for refugees and host communities.
Population Movements and Registration
During the reporting week, 819 new Sudanese refugees (267 families) arrived in Birao, Vakaga prefecture, marking a further increase from the 737 arrivals recorded the previous week. The continued rise in new arrivals is driven by intensified airstrikes in Nyala, where most refugees originate, as well as improved road conditions and increased transportation availability from the border with the onset of the dry season. However, refugees continue to face significant challenges fleeing within Sudan, as non-state armed groups block key routes, forcing them to take longer and more dangerous paths to reach the CAR.
The National Commission for Refugees (CNR) and UNHCR conducted the biometric registration of 553 individuals (168 families) in Korsi during the reporting week. The total registered population in Korsi now stands at 18,729 individuals (7,831 families). Among them, 123 individuals with specific needs were identified, including unaccompanied and separated children, women at risk, older persons, people with disabilities, individuals with serious medical conditions, and single parents.