Sexual violence, including rape, by soldiers in uniform continues in Juba. The majority of attacks reported are taking place against women leaving the Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites in search of food and other life-saving needs, including in the immediate vicinity of the PoC gates. Humanitarian agencies have requested additional foot patrols by UNMISS soldiers.
The capacity for humanitarian response is scaling up with more humanitarian agencies operational and returning some staff to South Sudan. Humanitarian flight operations have resumed across the country (UNHAS), although restrictions remain in place for the use of helicopters south of Juba in greater Equatoria. However, this has limited impact as helicopters are predominantly used for other parts of the country.
The flow of refugees to neighboring countries continues. As of 20 July, a total of 18 149 South Sudanese had crossed over to Uganda since the most recent outbreak in conflict on 7 July.