1. HIGHLIGHTS 
2. SECURITY/ACCESS 
3. LOGISTICS GENERAL
4. EMERGENCY SHELTER/NON-FOOD ITEMS 
5. SURFACE TRANSPORT 
6. AIR OPERATIONS
7. RIVER TRANSPORT
8. FUEL 

1. HIGHLIGHTS

Lack of access for humanitarian operations in Darfur:  the problem and challenge of inaccessibility in Darfur continued in December unchanged. This has resulted again in decreased NFI distributions across the three states.

UNJLC’s GIS Project South Sudan: The GIS team in Juba has issued new A4 road maps for all states in South Sudan. These can be downloaded on www.unjlc/sdn/maps/catalogue/unjlc/sdn_706.
Also available for download are the following road maps:
South Sudan Roads Rehabilitation and Progress - http://www.unjlc.org/sudan/maps/catalogue/unjlc_sdn_702_070105/view
 South Sudan Infrastructure Rehabilitation Priorities -
http://www.unjlc.org/sudan/maps/catalogue/unjlc_sdn_704_070109/view
 South Sudan Demining Priorities -
http://www.unjlc.org/sudan/maps/catalogue/unjlc_sdn_705_A0_070110/view
 South Sudan Roads Assessment Status -
http://www.unjlc.org/sudan/maps/catalogue/unjlc_sdn_706_A0_070108/view
 

2. SECURITY/ACCESS

Continuing Insecurity in Darfur: There was no improvement in general access this month, due to a sustained lack of security in the Darfur region. The ability to carry out humanitarian activities was therefore severely compromised.  Incidents of ambushing of commercial and humanitarian vehicles in all regions of Darfur have increased over the reporting period. OCHA’s latest map of humanitarian access in Darfur shows increasing inaccessibility. See the HIC website – www.humanitarianinfo.org/darfur/mapcentre/index.asp and click on Humanitarian Access New! For the latest Darfur Humanitarian Access map (10 Dec 06). 

North Darfur: Armed attacks by militia were reported in some areas of North Darfur, with unrest within El Fasher town itself resulting in the temporary relocation of international and national staff to Khartoum at the beginning of December. On 24 December, 3,000 Arab militia surrounded the town, with police checkpoints set up to monitor the movement of vehicles. This again further decreased accessibility. Incidents of car jacking of humanitarian and AMIS vehicles have been reported with the general security situation remaining tense.  
A UN curfew remains in force from 2200 to 0630.

South Darfur: South Darfur has been extremely tense in areas following armed clashes with ensuing displacements. East of Nyala is reported to be especially volatile, although some NGOs are still able to operate where windows of opportunity occur. An attack on two NGO compounds in Gereida mid-month resulted in the looting of assets and theft of several vehicles. Harrassment of staff members was also reported. UNDSS Nyala carried out a relocation of 71 INGO staff members from Gereida to Nyala. An emergency meeting was held at the end of the month with the Deputy Wali, local enforcement authorities, UNMIS and UNDSS to discuss the ongoing security situation and lack of access to Gereida. The general situation in Gereida is reported as calm but tense, with no resolution yet found to enable the resumption of operations by UN and (I)NGOs.

West Darfur: While carjackings have occurred in all Darfur states, an especially high rate of incidents were reported in West Darfur with five humanitarian vehicles taken in the space of four days during the month, leading to decreased movement for the humanitarian community in terms of assessments and distributions. GoS troops entered El Geneina mid-month, increasing tension in the town. Distributions of NFIs and the ability to carry out assessments and monitoring activities have therefore been decreased.
On 23 December, two vehicles carrying WFP food were attacked by Arab militia at Habila Kanari, 2 km east of El  Geneina. The driver managed to drive through the ambush although suffered gun shot wounds.

South Sudan: The security situation in Juba is reported to be calm but tense following demonstrations over non-payment of salaries by JIU  (Joint Integrated Unit) soldiers in some parts of the town in December. A curfew was imposed in Juba from 1900 to 0600 but has now been revised to 2300 to 0600.  A curfew has also been imposed in Torit town from 2220 to 0500 as a precautionary measure following general insecurity and military activity in the area. Insecurity in Malakal due to military activity was reported at the end of the month. Malakal town and its immediate surroundings remain at security Level 3 with no non-essential staff movement permitted in. A UN curfew is in force.    
Security Map: A map illustrating road restrictions in South Sudan may be acquired from the UNDSS office in Juba by e-mail: undss.southsudan@undp.org. 

3. LOGISTICS GENERAL

Sudan-Wide
UNJLC Logistics Coordination Meetings: : UNJLC holds regular Logistics Coordination and NFI meetings in Juba, the Darfur capitals and Khartoum. In order to reflect UNJLC’s new role as sector lead for the NFI and Emergency Shelter Sector for 2007, these meetings will now be separated into Logistics and NFI Coordination meetings. A monthly Logistics Coordination meeting is also held in Zalingei. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
For further information and details on these changes, please contact Julie Spooner on Julie.spooner@wfp.org or the local UNJLC Logistics Officer.

Meetings not listed are still under review. Please contact the local UNJLC Logistics Officer.

In addition, UNJLC operates two email lists for North and South Sudan for the sharing of logistics related information – sudan.logs@unjlc.org and southsudan.logs@unjlc.org. Those interested in joining should send an email to the list.

UNJLC Field Contacts: 
North Darfur - El Fasher: Fionnuala Lucey – fionnuala.lucey@wfp.org, +249 (0) 912160884, VHF call sign FL 1.
South Darfur - Nyala: Jean Emile Canu – jeanemile.canu@wfp.org, +249 912160265, VHF call sign NL 1.  Adil Kamoun: Adil.Kamoun@wfp.org, +249 (0) 912170732, VHF call sign NL 2.
West Darfur - El Geneina: Henni Boudjema – henni.boudjema@wfp.org. +249 (0) 912133939, +882 165 119 4845, VHF call sign GL 3.1
South Sudan - Juba:   Paal Jannang – paal.jannang@wfp.org, +249 912160261, VHF call sign JL 3.2. Mareng Deng – Mareng.Deng@wfp.org, +249 (0) 912174732, VHF call sign JL 2.1 and Scott Sweet - scott.sweet@wfp.org, +249 (0) 912167734, VHF call sign JL 4. (UNJLC Logistics Coordinator). Chad Jerry (CJ) Hendrix – chad.hendrix@wfp.org, +249 (0) 912133899, VHF call sign JL 4.2. (UNJLC GIS Coordinator).

Darfur
Logistics Situation:
In December, insecurity and tension in camps continued, to the detriment of implementing partners’ ability to conduct regular NFI distributions, and for interagency assessments and monitoring activities. Sustained attacks on commercial and NGO vehicles have further decreased accessibility for humanitarian activities.

South Sudan
Updating of Yellow Pages:
UNJLC is encouraging organisations, via the South Sudan logistics emailing list, to provide feedback on newly established companies in South Sudan in order to update the Yellow Pages for Juba. The Yellow Pages will act as a vital information tool for local businesses and the humanitarian community.         
Rest of Sudan
Logistics Planning for Organised Returns:  UNJLC continues its coordinating and planning role in the inter-agency/government Logistics Coordination Committee (LCC) operating under the joint government/UN plan for the organised return of IDPs to Southern Sudan and the Transitional Areas. The LCC is currently working on Logistic Operation plans for the various planned organised movements, expected to begin in February 2007. So far, 250,000 people have registered to return. Members of the LCC include logistics officers and operational staff from UNMIS-RRR, IOM, WFP, UNICEF, CARE, ADRA, UNJLC and HAC/SSRRC.

4. EMERGENCY SHELTER & NON-FOOD ITEMS

Darfur

UNJLC Darfur NFI Coordinator:  Neil Barriskell is currently acting as Darfur NFI Coordinator for UNJLC and can be reached at Neil.barriskell@wfp.org, 0912172159.

• Distribution of Common Pipeline NFIs: The following agencies reached 45,061 households with Common Pipeline NFIs in December: ACF, IRC, OCHA, Solidarité, Sudan Red Crescent, Oxfam, RDS, Save the Children US, TDH and Triangle. The commodities were 44,248 blankets, 1,960 items of women’s clothing, 6,741 pieces of plastic sheeting, 15,699 sleeping mats, 41,959 jerry cans, 8,293 pieces of sanitary material and 2 Family Packs. The commodities were distributed to the following locations: South Darfur – Gereida, El Daien, Kass Town, Amaki Sara and Muhajirya-Dinka. West Darfur - Krinding I, Nertiti and Bindizi. North Darfur – Shangil Tobayi.   
  The Darfur NFI Common Pipeline also supported community projects by providing items to rehabilitate latrines and health clinics and to women’s training centres.    
• Distribution Reports:  Organisations distributing CP NFIs are reminded that they are required to complete Distribution Reports and submit them to UNJLC. 
• Monitoring and Evaluation:  Due to insecurity in the region, no NFI Monitoring reports were issued for November or December by CARE. However in November, four Exit Interviews and one Focal Group Discussion (FGD) were conducted by the CARE South Darfur M&E team. Reports of these, as well as an overview of all M&E reports for 2006 will be published early 2007.
• NFI Common Pipeline Stocks as of 31 December 2006 can be seen on the attached image.
• Donations/Loans to the Common Pipeline: Organisations are reminded that if they donate NFIs to the CP, the CP will cover the cost of transportation from El Obeid to distribution points.  Agencies/NGOs can then access the NFI CP for distribution, if the target population meets CP standards. 
• Other Pipelines: Information on other NFI pipelines and distributions is vital to ensure comprehensive coverage. All agencies are encouraged to contact Neil Barriskell at neil.barriskell@wfp.org with information on their NFI activities. 

North Darfur
Assessments: An interagency (UNDSS, UNICEF, OCHA, UNJLC, UNMIS and GAA) mission from El Fasher took place to the Abu Sakin area on 24 December, following an attack by Arab militia at the beginning of the month. The mission aimed to assess the overall security situation, the extent of damage sustained and the immediate needs of those displaced in the two locations of Lombati and Mario. IDPs were found to be in immediate need of food, medical supplies and NFIs. There is an urgent need for blankets and plastic sheeting as most IDPs had lost their belongings, were sleeping in the open and hence exposed to the cold. An NFI distribution is expected to take place soon, with an emphasis therefore on blankets and plastic sheeting. 
 
West Darfur

• Assessments: An interagency (UNJLC, OCHA, UNICEF, WFP, UNMIS and UNDSS) assessment took place in Jebel Mara on 30 December. The lack of humanitarian access in the area had been a cause for concern over the recent months due to insecurity and attacks by Arab militia. Due to the perceived narrow window of opportunity available to carry out the assessment, medical supplies and blankets were brought in with the assessment team to serve 10,000 people for approximately three months. The mission concluded that there is no immediate need for further supplies and the IDPs’ situation is less desperate than had been originally anticipated. There is, however, a perceived need to visit other remote IDP locations and establish their particular needs.      
• NFI Distributions: Movements have been severely restricted following general instability and the inability of the humanitarian community to safely avail AU escorts. Additionally, UNHAS helicopters have also not been available for use from El Geneina to northern parts of West Darfur due to the security situation. However, NFIs were distributed in Bindizi camps through Triangle as a joint effort between El Geneina and Nyala UNJLC offices. Additionally, UNJLC and UNHCR are looking to provide NFIs for households from Abuzar whose shelters were burnt down. A full assessment is due to take place by OCHA and UNHCR. A request has also been received by UNJLC through OCHA to provide NFIs to the Omda of the nomad community in Rosi (close to Krenek).     
  A distribution of NFIs conducted by TDH also finally took place in Dorti Camp under police escort, following some delays due to a deteriorating security situation. The distribution of blankets in particular was considered vital due to the onset of the cold season.     

South Sudan
NFI Coordination: Cynthia Jones us currently acting as NFI Coordinator for UNJLC in South Sudan. She can be reached at Cynthia.jones@wfp.org.   

Rest of Sudan (ROS)

• NFI Coordination: Sarah McNiece is the UNJLC NFI Coordinator for non-Darfur North Sudan. She can be reached at Sarah.mcniece@wfp.org and +249 912170728, +249 187089433. Alternatively, ROS information can be obtained from Neil Barriskell on neil.barriskell@wfp.org.
• NFI Distributions: As part of the UN Joint Returns Plans, UNJLC has arranged for NFI stocks to be pre-positioned in Kurmuk and Damazine in anticipation of the commencement of the Organised Returns movements in Blue Nile. CARE provided the transport of this stock from Khartoum as part of the set-up for the Common NFI Pipeline for the Rest of North Sudan.  

5. SURFACE TRANSPORT

Darfur
Convoy: UNJLC/UNDSS are planning another light vehicle convoy to take place tentatively at the beginning of February 2007, depending on demand for the service and the current security situation. Organisations interested in joining the upcoming UNJLC-facilitated convoy should contact unjlc.khartoum@wfp.org or Julie Spooner on Julie.spooner@wfp.org or Otto Bijleveld on otto.bijleveld@wfp.org. The form is available at http://www.unjlc.org/sudan/transport/land/light_vehicle_convoys/view.   

North Darfur: UNDSS is constantly reassessing road situations. Currently, most roads in North Darfur are category C, meaning a minimum of three MOSS compliant vehicles on each mission. There are some category D roads west of Jebel Mara. There are currently no “No Go” roads. Commercial traffic into Jebel Mara continues, despite a ‘tax’ imposed by the SLA.  (Although Jebel Mara is in West Darfur, due to its proximity to the border with North Darfur, assessments teams are often sent in from El Fasher).
A Rapid Response Survey Team from UNMAO remains on standby for emergency operations in support of UNDSS, pending security clearance from National Security to travel outside El Fasher.  

South Darfur: Despite insecurity, commercial trucks largely continue to operate across most parts of the region. The UN is flying to areas east of Nyala, due to insecurity. 

West Darfur: Road access in West Darfur is still very restricted, with reports of attacks on commercial trucks increasing. All convoys should be with escort, although the continued targeting of the AU is making this a particular challenge. Tentative dates for WFP food convoys have been disseminated among the NGO community as WFP El Geneina begins to open up their convoys to NGOs, space and security permitting. Convoys are escorted by AU and GOS police. Interested organisations should send requests to the WFP Logistics Officer in El Geneina.

South Sudan

• Juba Bridge Collapse: Reparation and partial reconstruction of the Juba bridge is underway and one lane of the bridge is operational, with no waiting time reported for inbound or outbound traffic.  According to traffic police on the eastern side of the bridge, the maximum weight of trucks permitted to cross is 5 metric tons, although there are no weigh-bridges in the Juba area. Truck loads estimated to be too heavy will be re-loaded onto ‘Daffar’ trucks at the check-point approximately 200m east of the bridge. 
• GIS: Transport Infrastructure Assessment Project: UNJLC’s GIS project is currently focusing on a ‘Master Roads’ Feature Class. This data layer serves as the primary repository of roads data for UNJLC in South Sudan. The merging of several data sets into one ‘Master Roads’ data layer is also the base for integrating new roads assessments data coming in from the field. UNJLC partners are currently collecting these roads assessments with further support and partnerships being explored. In addition to updating a master roads database with incoming detailed roads assessments, UNJLC is also producing updated information in regards to de-mining priorities, WFP and UNOPS roads and infrastructure rehabilitation projects, and State Ministers’ priorities for further road rehabilitation.  Please contact UNJLC Juba to add to the roads database. Training and equipment can be provided. Updated maps are now available on the UNJLC website for the whole of South Sudan and the following states: Central, Eastern and Western Equatoria, Jonglei, Lakes, Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, Unity, and Warrab. 
• GIS Training: A third mission of UNJLC’s Southern Sudan programme is preparation for GIS training as a capacity building component for the Ministry of Transport and Roads in Juba. Many efforts are being made to coordinate these capacity building efforts and establish partners who can assist with the necessary equipment, venue and support needed to provide professional level GIS training.
• UNMIS convoy: UNMIS is organising convoys on an ad hoc basis (with armed escort) along the main routes through Central and Western Equatoria. For more information on how to join, please contact Brigitte Troughton (OIC Movcon Detachment), Juba on +249 912174087 or troughtonb@un.org.
  

6. AIR OPERATIONS

Sudan Wide
Updated Flight Schedules: UNMIS and WFP-HAS updated flight schedules can be found at http://www.unjlc.org/sudan/transport/air/schedules.

WFP-HAS Fleet:  The WFP-HAS fleet currently consists of: 
Khartoum: Two Dash-8s, two B-1900s, one B-200, one C208
El Obeid: One C208, one AN-12
Nyala: One C208, two M18 Helicopters
El Fasher: Two M18 Helicopters
Geneina: Two M18 Helicopters
Wau: One C208
Juba: Two C208
Lokichoggio: Two Dash-8s, two Buffalos, one C208 and one
AN12 (one of the Dash8s and one of the Buffalos are presently involved in the Somalia Operation)
Rumbek: Two Twin Otters, 5 C208s

UNMIS Passenger Flights and Cargo Transport: UNMIS posts the manifests for its passenger flights at 1600 the day before on the UNMIS intranet. UNMIS operates regular cargo flights El Obeid to Juba (20MT capacity). Organisations can apply to send cargo on those flights on a space available basis. There is capacity of up to 1 MT on UNMIS passenger flights, depending on the location. Items are more likely to be transported if divided into 25kg boxes. To apply for UNMIS Air, Rail, Surface and Barge Service spare cargo capacity, fill out the UNMIS Request Form (CMR) on   http://www.unjlc.org/sudan/transport/air/cargo_passenger/ and submit to the UNJLC office for authorisation. Forms should then be submitted to UNMIS Movcon for processing between 0800 and 1300. UNMIS cannot accept any CMR for cargo less than 20KG since small packages can more easily be lost. 

Darfur

NFI Flights: There has not been a regular 2006 schedule for WFP-HAS NFI cargo flights to Darfur. However, the WFP-HAS small cargo service (25 kg/package up to 100 kg total) is still available to North and South Sudan. Interested organisations should contact WFP-HAS at dominic.waldron@wfp.org or kennedy.ooro@wfp.org. Organisations can also transport items through UNMIS on a space-available basis. Please contact UNJLC for details at unjlc.khartoum@wfp.org.   
An updated list of commercial options for air cargo transport is now available on the UNJLC website at www.unjlc.org

North Darfur: Security has remained tight around El Fasher airport following recent insecurity.

West Darfur: No helicopters are operating in the northern part of West Darfur due to insecurity.

Landing Zones: The landing zone at Krenik is in urgent need of workstones to reduce dust. Local efforts are ongoing to try and improve the situation by placing stones at the landing zone pending a more long-term solution.

UNJLC El Geneina participates in regular Helicopter User Group meetings. In January, these will take place on 4th and 18th at 1030. For further details, please contact Henni Boudjema at henni.boudjema@wfp.org or Neil Barriskell at neil.barriskell@wfp.org. Contacts for WFP/UNHAS are Amy Martin on amy.martin@un.org and Alan Enever on alan.enever@wfp.org.   

South Sudan:

Bor Airstrip repairs now complete: Following ASCOM’s agreement to make available their earth-moving equipment to facilitate repairs, Bor airstrip is now open to larger aircraft than had previously been possible.

• Eagle Air: Eagle Air flights to Yei were suspended for three days at the beginning of December. These have now resumed in full.
• Via Uganda: Flights Juba-Entebbe-Nairobi operating twice weekly have now stopped for technical reasons. There is no update on when they may resume.
• UN-HAS Flights: While most WFP-HAS flights are on a per-request basis, there are some fixed flights. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, WFP-HAS flies Loki-Juba-Rumbek-Juba-Loki. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, WFP-HAS flies Loki-Juba-Rumbek-Malakal-Rumbek-Juba-Loki. As of mid-October, it will be possible to make flight bookings in Juba. Forms are available in UNJLC office in Juba and on www.unjlc.org. Updated schedules can also be obtained on the UNJLC website.
• OATG Meeting:  The next OATG meeting for South Sudan flight coordination WFP-HAS is scheduled for 26 January 2007 at 1500 in Juba OCHA. For details of meeting, please contact Paal Jannang on paal.jannang@wfp.org

Rest of Sudan:

WFP-UNHAS has started flight operations to Kassala and Damazine on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For further information, please contact Shorty Adlard at  WFP-UNHAS on shorty.adlard@wfp.org. 

RIVER/SEA TRANSPORT

South Sudan:
Barges: The first of the two IOM barge rotations to return IDPs from Juba to Bor is expected to commence mid-January and the second around the end of the month. NGOs and UN agencies are encouraged to contact IOM for shipment of humanitarian cargo for the two voyages.  

7. FUEL

The introduction of the new “cracker unit” at Khartoum Refinery (Gaili) has enabled an increase in capability from 50,000 to 100,000 barrels per day, increasing diesel production by around 20% and Jet A1 by around 50%.

Darfur
Fuel: Fuel shortages are still being experienced in El Fasher, North Darfur, leading to an increase in overall prices.  In Nyala, South Darfur, iuel prices have remained stable, although kerosene is only available on the black market.