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Sudan UNHCR Operational Update for South Sudan, 23 to 29 January 2015

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KEY FIGURES

*120,401 South Sudanese have arrived to Sudan since 15th December 2013.
*this figure currently does not include a number of newly arrived South Sudanese known to be living with host communities. These statistics will be determined following individual registration in host communities.

91% Average percentage of female heads of household in sites in White Nile State (Al Alagaya, Jouri, Al Kashafa and El Redis).

71% Percentage of children living in sites in White Nile State.

HIGHLIGHTS

Construction of the Joda border reception centre has now been completed, and the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) has appointed a coordinator for the management of the site. The centre is expected to be operational as of February 1 st.

Repair and extension of 250 metres of feeder road is underway (with UNHCR support) to improve access and mitigate other consequences of winter flooding on El Redis 1 and 2, White Nile State. SRCS has contracted a local road construction company, with works expected to be complete on 29 January