Yida, South Sudan Explained

Yida
Coordinates:10.1045°N 30.0904°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Sudan
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Unity
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:50,000
Population As Of:2012
Population Density Km2:auto

Yida is a settlement and refugee camp in Unity state, South Sudan.[1] In 2011 it had 20,000 people. As of June 2012, it has over 50,000.[2] Yida is located in wetland, 12 km from border with Sudan.[3] In the rainy season it is "virtually an island".

Since 2016, and in line with The Government of South Sudan's policy, UNHCR and partners have been actively engaged in relocating refugees from Yida to Jamjang camps, where refugees can receive multisectoral assistance[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Running on empty, Sudanese refugees urged to leave unsafe border site. 2011-12-30. 2012-01-01. UNHCR.
  2. Web site: Soudan du Sud : "Nos équipes ont vu des gens mourir sur le bas de la route". 2012-06-29. 2012-07-02. . La Vie-Le Monde . fr.
  3. Web site: UNHCR Chief's Visit Places Spotlight on 'Forgotten Refugee Crisis'. UNHCR.
  4. Web site: South Sudan: Yida Refugee Settlement Profile (29 February 2020) - South Sudan. 2021-02-09. ReliefWeb. en.