WFP SOUTH SUDAN SITUATION REPORT #86, 17 JULY 2015

Highlights

• A joint WFP and OCHA mission leads to a successful initial agreement with local authorities to re-establish life-saving humanitarian assistance in Fashoda (Upper Nile). Preliminary discussions included obtaining assurances for humanitarian workers’ safety and security in operational areas. Needs are immense as insecurity has rendered the area inoperable since April.
• The WFP Cash and Voucher response in Juba sees major progress, with all IDPs in the Protection of Civilian (POC) sites now receiving value vouchers. This modality facilitates dietary diversity while stimulating local economies. Given the current volatile economic situation, WFP is exploring ways to ensure that beneficiaries retain their purchasing power.
• Deliveries by river suspended by government authorities for an indefinite period. Barge movement has been instrumental in ensuring that affected communities are served in a cost-effective manner. Meanwhile, intermittent flight clearances continue to affect air operations in the conflict-affected states. Flights to Malakal (Upper Nile) only resumed on 15 July following a two week suspension.