The number of humanitarian access incidents reported in December (55) was lower than in November (71) but remained far above the level during the same period in 2014 (33 incidents reported in December 2014). Only Jonglei and Western Bahr el Ghazl saw increases in incidents reported between November and December, with all other locations seeing a reduction. The number of incidents reported in Unity (5) and Upper Nile (3) was the lowest reported in these areas throughout the year, while the majority of incidents reported took place in Central Equatoria (19) and Western Equatoria (10).
IMPACT ON HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
55 access incidents were reported in December compared to 71 in November.
Out of the total reported, 31 were incidents of violence against humanitarian personnel and assets, which remains the most frequently reported constraint. Nearly half of these were attempted or completed robberies/burglaries, one reportedly leading to the loss of a humanitarian worker's life.
Various types of interference in implementation hampered humanitarian access, including reoccurring issues such as confiscation of equipment by authorities at Bor aiport. Insecurity and active hostilities in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal disrupted the provision of humanitarian services, leading to five cases of suspended activities in Western Equatoria alone.