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Highlights
- In August, the security situation in the Vakaga prefecture, particularly near the Sudan border, and the Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture remained generally volatile. Non-state armed groups continued to pose security and protection risks to both refugees and host communities through robberies, theft, extortion, assaults, restriction of movements and inhumane treatment. An NGO staff was robbed by gunmen on the way back to Birao from the Am-Dafock border in Vakaga prefecture further highlighting security risks faced by humanitarians.
- Insecurity in Birao continued to disrupt agricultural and livelihood activities at the peak of the farming season, leading to shortages in essential goods and rising prices, further exacerbated by the continued rains. In response, local authorities and UN forces (MINUSCA) intensified patrols around Birao to mitigate the security threats.
- Water and sanitation conditions in the Korsi refugee neighborhood of Birao, Vakaga prefecture, remained below Sphere standards despite ongoing construction of water facilities by UNICEF’s partner, Triangle Génération Humanitaire (TGH) and UN Women’s partner, All for Peace and Dignity (APADE). The average daily water supply was still around 11 litres per person, well under the Sphere standard of 15 litres per person per day. In some areas, theft of solar panels and vandalism of water facilities reduced the daily water supply per person to 8 litres. Limited water point coverage remains a main challenge. Sanitation conditions continue to be critical. No new latrines were built in August, and the ratio of 52 people per latrine remains well above the emergency threshold. Over 16,440 refugees still lack adequate access to sanitation, and an estimated 822 additional latrines are urgently needed.