www.unsudanig.org http://www.unsudanig.org http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/OCHA Sudan Weekly Humanitarian Bulletin 9 - 15 January 2012.pdf Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement - North (SPLM-N) continues in parts of South Kordofan. According to information received by the UN, there have been further clashes in the locality of Umm Serdiba, about 60km west of the provincial capital, Kadugli. No civilian casualties have been reported. http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/OCHA Sudan Weekly Humanitarian Bulletin 2-8 January 2012 corrected.pdf South Kordofan: Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N) continues in parts of South Kordofan, according to the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). Mobile telecommunication networks have been non-operational in Kadugli area since 1 January 2012. The SAF conducted aerial bombing in the vicinities of Miri and Korongo, UNDSS reported on 4 January 2012. No civilian casualties or displacement have been reported. http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/OCHA Sudan Weekly Humanitarian Bulletin 19-25 December 2011.pdf People in South Kordofan State continue to be affected by ongoing fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N). http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/UN Sudan HC Statement on release of aid worker in Darfur 19 December 2011.pdf UN Sudan HC Statement on release of aid worker in Darfur http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/UN Sudan HC Statement on release of aid worker in Darfur 19 December 2011 Arb.pdf UN Sudan HC Statement on release of aid worker in Darfur - Arabic Version http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/Sudan_Humanitarian Work Plan_2012.pdf Humanitarian need in Sudan is driven by conflict, displacement and vulnerability. In 2012, humanitarian assistance will support up to 4.2 million people to ensure food security, access to basic services, shelter, and livelihoods opportunities. The humanitarian situation remains acute in Darfur, where up to 1.9 million people remain in camps for internally displaced persons, while at the same time a growing number of returnees require assistance. The outbreak of fighting and displacement in the three Protocol Areas - Abyei, South Kordofan and Blue Nile - at the height of the agricultural season has placed local recovery and development activities on hold and created significant new needs. Vulnerability among South Sudanese people returning to South Sudan, Sudanese people returning to Sudan from South Sudan, and in refugee populations in Eastern Sudan, are further reminders of the humanitarian challenges facing the country. Within these contexts, however, the needs of affected people are evolving. Increasingly, people are seeking assistance that provides opportunities for them to move beyond emergency relief assistance and rebuild productive lives. http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/HC Statement on HWP Launch_13 December 2011.pdf KHARTOUM, 13 December 2011. The United Nations and its partners in Sudan requires $1.06 billion for humanitarian and early recovery projects in 2012 as outlined in the United Nations and Partners Humanitarian Work Plan for Sudan 2012. The Work Plan encompasses 331 projects across twelve sectors. http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/OCHA Sudan Weekly Humanitarian Bulletin 2-11 December 2011.pdf Fighting between the SAF and the SPLM-N continues in South Kordofan State, particularly, along border areas between Sudan and South Sudan. On 3 December, heavy clashes were reported in the disputed border area Jaw/White Lake, about 90 km south of Kadugli, capital of South Kordofan, apparently resulting in casualties on both sides. According to UNHCR, these clashes did not reach the Yida refugee camp, located several kilometres away in South Sudan, but fear of possible attacks caused some refugees to flee south of the camp. Due to safety concerns, international NGOs have reportedly been relocated from Yida. UNHCR is increasing its efforts to relocate Sudanese refugees in Yida away from the border to safer sites in South Sudan. UNHCR estimates that altogether some 20,000 refugees from South Kordofan have arrived in South Sudan. http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/OCHA Sudan Humanitarian Update Q3 2011.pdf The secession of South Sudan took place peacefully on 9 July. Nevertheless, outstanding issues related to the secession continued to fuel tensions in Sudan throughout the 3rd Quarter of 2011. The status of Abyei and border demarcation as well as sharing of oil wealth remained unresolved and contributed to the deterioration of the situation with signifi cant humanitarian consequences. Ongoing fi ghting in South Kordofan between Government forces and forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement - North (SPLM-N) spread in September to Blue Nile State where thousands fl ed their homes. Access to these areas by international organizations has been severely restricted by the Government, greatly limiting their ability to assist those in need. http://www.unsudanig.org/docs/OCHA Sudan Weekly Humanitarian Bulletin 25 November - 1 December 2011.pdf South Kordofan State: Fighting between the SAF and the SPLM-N continues in parts of South Kordofan State. There have been reports of heavy fighting in the area of Trogi on 1 December, about 70 km south of Kadugli. Heavy fighting was also reported in other parts of Buram locality on 30 November, killing two civilians and injuring four, according to media reports. The UN reported this week that all senior state government officials remain in Talodi, where the State ministers’ cabinet meeting took place last week.