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Leitchuor Camp Profile May 2015

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Contextual Background

Historical background

Established at the onset of the emergency in South Sudan (mid‐December 2013). Refugees began arriving at Ethiopian border entry points (Akobo, Pagak, Burbiey, Pochalla) and were relocated to Leitchuor Camp.

Areas of Origin

This camp caseload comprises of refugees mainly from South Sudan’s Unity, Upper Nile and Jonglei states.

Cultural Background

The refugees are predominantly ethnic Luo‐Nuer with an Anuak minority population.

Main Occupations

Primarily farmers and pastoralists.