FROM:  INTERNET:Unicef.OLS@unicef.unon.org, 
Re:  OLS Weekly Update: 15 January 1998

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OLS SOUTHERN SECTOR UPDATE 98/2 15 JANUARY 1998

A weekly report on major developments 
concerning relief operations in southern Sudan

OLS STAFF RELOCATE FROM NABAGOK ...
Staff of OLS  NGOs  World Vision International (WVI) and 
Veterinaries sans Frontieres (VSF) - Belgium were relocated from  
Nabagok  to Lokichokio on 13 January as a result of increased 
tension between WVI staff and local authorities.  Efforts will be 
made to resolve the situation before staff return to the area to 
continue programmes.

OLS STAFF RELOCATE FROM DUAR...
Staff of the OLS NGO Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF)-Holland 
were evacuated from Duar  to Lokichokio  on 15 January due  to 
insecurity.   The  security situation will be monitored by the 
OLS Security Officers before  relief  personnel  are authorized 
to return   and  resume activities.

OLS SECURITY WORKSHOP IN NAIROBI...
On 15-16 January, the OLS Security Officer will conduct a 
security workshop at the UN complex in Nairobi for heads of
NGOs and donors.  The workshop will cover most of the topics
included  in the Lokichokio-based workshops regularly held for
field-based relief personnel.  Issues discussed will include:
evacuation plans, security levels/terminology, mine awareness,
hostage situations and survival techniques.  This workshop is part
of an ongoing effort to maintain a high level of understanding
within the OLS consortium regarding all matters related to the
security of relief personnel working in a war zone.

WFP UPDATE...
During the period between 4-10 January 1998, WFP delivered a 
total of 105 metric tonnes of food commodities to 51,500 
beneficiaries in southern Sudan.  Of that total, 16 metric tonnes 
was delivered to 11,000 beneficiaries in Keyala, 54 metric tonnes 
to 20,000 beneficiaries in Agaigai and 22 metric tonnes to 18,500 
beneficiaries in Koch.  Some 13 metric tonnes were also 
distributed to 2,000 beneficiaries through food-for-work 
programmes. 

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