Reports

FEWS NET Alert Status Highest Priority-Urgent Action Required Chad: Chadian IDPs and refugees from Central African Republic face deteriorating food security conditions as the rainy season starts; rations for CAR refugees have been cut. Ethiopia: Although food security in pastoral areas will…

SOUTH SUDAN Security The security situation in Juba and the surrounding areas is tense following alleged renewed attacks by the Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) on the outskirts of Juba town. The LRA allegedly attacked villages along the Juba-Torit road, wounding…

Time remaining before seasonal rains cut off sites in Darfur and Eastern Chad Already humanitarian access in Darfur and eastern Chad is severely limited because of insecurity. Over the next four to five months access will be…

Summary and implications The food security outlook for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other residents of severely food-insecure areas is beginning to deteriorate with the beginning of this year’s lean period. Except for shortages of water…

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) Note: The last situation report was dated May 5, 2006. BACKGROUND On January 9, 2005, the Government of Sudan (GOS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) signed the Comprehensive…

SOUTH SUDAN Security The overall security situation in South Sudan remains largely stable. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) continues to be active in Central and Western Equatoria, but no fresh incidents of LRA attacks have been reported, especially after the reported…

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) Note: The last situation report was dated April 21, 2006. BACKGROUND On January 9, 2005, the Government of Sudan (GOS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) signed the Comprehensive…

N'DJAMENA - Amid rising tensions and reported preparations for armed attacks in Chad, the United Nations World Food Programme warned today - election day - that food is becoming a serious issue for some 70,000 people who have either…

UNICEF URGENTLY REQUESTS US$ 12,336,355 TO ASSIST INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS, REFUGEES AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CIVIL UNREST Over 50,000 people in eastern Chad have fled their homes due to recent violence UNICEF is mounting emergency operations for IDPs while support continues to…

Summary and implications The food situation in at-risk areas dependent on their respective livelihood profiles to offset food deficits could deteriorate if the current economic default is allowed to continue. The situation of the displaced population is even…