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The United Nations, in a report released yesterday, said there will likely be a new wave of refugees fleeing conflict and a lack of food in Blue Nile, Sudan. Already refugees have arrived in South Sudan and some are suffering severe malnutrition.

Humanitarian organizations are preparing new short-term transit sites and longer term settlements for the influx of refugees.

The UN also says that the humanitarian situation in South Sudan will improve once the resumption of oil production occurs. However, an agreement on a safe demilitarized border zone with verification has to take place between South Sudan and Sudan.

In Jonglei, the largest state in South Sudan, internal conflict continues with 2600 people displaced by cattle-raiding. Aid agencies are preparing to supply food, water and medicine to the displaced.

Fighting between South Sudan's army and non-state groups continues in Pibor County of Jonglei. The World Food Programme is trying to bring aid to conflict victims in Pibor but have not been able to transport the rations due to logistical difficulties. Transportation in South Sudan is often difficult to poor infrastructure.

The UN also says the "continuing refugee crisis and high food insecurity are anticipated to drive humanitarian needs for 2013." An appeal for US $ 1.16 billion dollars has been issued to fund aid operations.

The United Nations, in a report released yesterday, said there will likely be a new wave of refugees fleeing conflict and a lack of food in Blue Nile, Sudan. Already refugees have arrived in South Sudan and some are suffering severe malnutrition.

Humanitarian organizations are preparing new short-term transit sites and longer term settlements for the influx of refugees.

The UN also says that the humanitarian situation in South Sudan will improve once the resumption of oil production occurs. However, an agreement on a safe demilitarized border zone with verification has to take place between South Sudan and Sudan.

In Jonglei, the largest state in South Sudan, internal conflict continues with 2600 people displaced by cattle-raiding. Aid agencies are preparing to supply food, water and medicine to the displaced.

Fighting between South Sudan's army and non-state groups continues in Pibor County of Jonglei. The World Food Programme is trying to bring aid to conflict victims in Pibor but have not been able to transport the rations due to logistical difficulties. Transportation in South Sudan is often difficult to poor infrastructure.

The UN also says the "continuing refugee crisis and high food insecurity are anticipated to drive humanitarian needs for 2013." An appeal for US $ 1.16 billion dollars has been issued to fund aid operations.