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■ Since 8 April 2025, White Nile State has seen an increase in refugees and asylum-seekers arriving from South Sudan. According to the Commission of Refugees (COR), approximately 25,400 South Sudanese refugees, the majority women and children, have crossed into the state since April.
■ It was noted that refugees and asylum-seekers are self-settling into existing camps, seeking shelter with family and friends. Individuals of Nuer ethnicity are primarily settling in the Um Sangour refugee camp, while those of Shiluk ethnicity are moving to the Aljameya refugee camp, although all ten refugee camps in White Nile State have seen an increase in population.
■ Most of the South Sudanese who have arrived are fleeing from Wad Dakona, Aborje, Tonja, Kadok, Malakal, Wau Shilluk, Auya, Wantong, Renk, and Algaigar localities in Upper Nile State, South Sudan and are using the Almeginis, Alkuaeik and Joda border points. The majority of the new arrivals are from the Nuer and Shilluk ethnic groups. Insecurity, inter-communal violence, and the overall deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Upper Nile State are cited as the main reasons for flight.
■ UNHCR and COR are ready to commence profiling of newly arriving refugees and asylumseekers in camps and at the Joda Reception Centre once the authorities have completed screening. This profiling will verify population figures and gather basic protection information of those newly arrived prior to registration in UNHCRs database ProGres.
■ UNHCR and partners have identified existing communal shelters in Aljameya and Khor Alwaral refugee camps, and additional land in Um Sangour refugee camp to accommodate new arrivals. Additional resources are required for UNHCR and partners to upgrade and expand WASH, health, and shelter services to accommodate the new refugee arrivals.