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Since April 2023, Renk has become the primary entry point for people displaced by the Sudan conflict, receiving over 1 million people (80 percent) of arrivals into South Sudan. With increased number of new arrivals in 2024, Renk Inter-Agency RoadMap was initiated which followed an HCT-endorsed three-phase approach: (1) life-saving assistance at entry and transit points; (2) integration of emergency support in areas of destination; and (3) longer-term, integrated solutions for host communities, returnees, and IDPs.
While initial efforts focused on transit-based life-saving assistance, the situation has evolved.
Thousands of refugees and returnees remain in Renk for extended periods far beyond the intended two weeks stay due to reluctance to relocate and limited onward transport capacity. As of December 2025, over 10,000 individuals were still in transit centers, creating pressure on overstretched services and increasing protection risks.
To address the needs of refugees and returnees, options include continued onward transport for those willing to return to areas of origin and those registered to move to refugee camps and settlement. Local integration for those choosing to remain in Renk as their destination will remain an advocacy based on the recent land allocated as key priority assistance remain the access to basic services.