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Highlights
• An estimated 3,000 children associated with the Cobra Faction are being released in Greater Pibor following a peace agreement between the Government of South Sudan and the leader of the Faction. The first group of 249 children was released this week and phased releases of the other children will occur over the coming month. UNICEF and partners are supporting the children with immediate interim care – shelter, clothing, basic health care, education and psychosocial support as well family tracing and reunification.
• In January 2015, RRM missions focused on delivering basic services to the newly displaced populations following the recent fighting in Pigi County and New Fangak, as well as communities hosting them in Northern Jonglei and Southern Upper Nile states. Three RRM missions have been completed in Kandak, Wai and Menime in Ayod County, in Jonglei State, reaching 43,650 people.
• Since December 2014, over 2,300 Sudanese refugees from South Kordofan have been arriving into northern Unity State due to the increased level of attacks. 70% are women and children and arriving families. As of 27 January 2015, there are 18,280 Sudanese refugees in the Ajuong Thok camp, with 921 new arrivals in the last week alone. UNICEF is monitoring the situation with UNICEF Sudan Country Office, and working closely with UNHCR and partners to address the needs of the refugee populations, in particular in the health, nutrition and education sectors.