1. The training of data collectors and SPLA pre-registration has started
2. The SPLA data base for pre-registration has been renovated
3. Reintegration opportunities mapping has been carried out in several states
4. Preliminary indication of numbers for DDR phase 1
5. Establishment of SSDDRC head office in Juba
6. Establishment of NSDDRC offices in Khartoum and other regions
7. Preparation of the DDR procedures
8. Identification of some key implementing partners
9. Engaging with GOSS on Community Security

• Programme guidelines were developped
• Threat and conflict analysis was carried out in two states Baselines threat maps were prepared for Southern Kordofan, Blue Nile and Unity States. Abyei and Khartoum maps are under preparation.
• PACT has been chosen as Implementing Partner for implementing community security projects in the states of Lakes, Jonglei and Warrab.
• Hakamas, a WAAFG group associated with SAF/PDF was identified as a resource group to carry out the project of peace communications. The project is being implemented by HAD.
• The first cluster was identified in Southern Kordofan for interventions. Project proposal as is mentioned in Community Security Action Plan is under preparation.
• The unit supported the Jonglei initiative of Civilian disarmament.

• Survey on the reintegration needs of soldiers with disabilities in South Sudan
• Draft reintegration policy for ex-combatants with disabilities
• Community-based project to prevent suicide in the population of disabled soldiers and WAAFG in South Sudan
• Pilot screening of physical and mental health for a group of 100 adult IDDRP participants in North Sudan
• Categories of IDDRP target diseases defined in order to address concerns of receiving communities in accordance with Sudan health policies and international standards of health care
• Cost-effective screening framework agreed with DDR commissions in North and South Sudan:
  • Phase 1: Overview of physical and mental health to identify the participants that:
  • have physical disabilities (such as amputations);
  • are suspected of highly contagious diseases;
  • present psychiatric disorders;
  • suffer from other diseases hindering reintegration prospects
  • Phase 2: in-depth medical assessments (laboratory tests, psychiatric consultation, orthopedic/prosthetic consultation) for establishing diagnosis and treatment/recovery measures
• Revision of the screening protocol in consultations with health structures of North Sudan
• Assessment of local capacity and needs to provide screening services and treatment as needed to IDDRP participants
• Treatment protocols (design in progress)

On Women Associated with Armed Force Groups (WAAFG)

• Fifty-two WAAFG were registered, provided with reinsertion kits and second payments in the Khartoum OAG pilot in August 2006. The pilot registration will help form the basis for developing the Standard Operations Procedures on Demobilization and Reintegration for WAAFG.
• Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Sensitization Workshops for women's Community Based Organizations (CBOs) took place in Wau, Malakal and Juba from May to July 2006 in partnership with UNDP. The workshops were aimed at identifying key Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) interventions needed to support the reintegration of WAAFG and CAAFG and make recommendations for the DDR programme in this regard. The need to building women's CBOs capacity to act as referral services for WAAFG and CAAFG who are survivors of SGBV emerged as an area for further action in future. A secondary outcome of the workshops was the identification of possible partners and capacities amongst the many CBOs operational in Southern Sudan.
• Identification and registration criteria for WAAFG were developed and disseminated to the NSDDRC and SSDDRC. Identification guidelines for WAAFG were also developed for UNMOs.
• Through a number of activities, several NGO and UN partners were identified and relationships were established with them.
• The SSDDRC has nearly finalized a Gender Policy for DDR that sets policy guidelines for the DDR of WAAFG and Female Combatants and for gender mainstreaming throughout the DDR process.

• Both the SSDDRC and NSDDRC have drafted and nearly finalized HIV AIDS strategies that will form the basis of their programming.
• Thirty-two HIV AIDS Peer Educators from the SPLA were trained in Rumbek in June 2006. UNMIS HIV AIDS Unit was an implementing partner, establishing a solid working relationship that will be drawn upon in future programming.

North Sudan

• 213 children had been demobilized and returned to their family/community, by the end of August 2006
• 250 children had been registered, pending family tracing and reunifications, by the end of August 2006
• 230 children had been identified as being registered for demobilization, by the end of August 2006
• It is anticipated that 1600 children will have been demobilized and returned to their family/community by the end of 2006
• Accelerated Learning pilot programme was identified and will be implemented in transitional areas
• Forty-three community-based child protection networks have been established in South Kordofan and Abeyi, in order to facilitate community reintegration of CAAFG and returnees with their families

South Sudan

• 894 children were demobilized and returned to their family/community, by the end of August 2006
• 342 children were registered, pending family tracing and reunification by the end of August 2006
• 24 projects were implemented or are on-going in the area of family tracing and community reintegration and development with 21 national and international NGOs in Southern Sudan.