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EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT 11-24 February 2015
IOM SLO Response to South Sudan Crisis in Ethiopia
GENERAL OVERVIEW Since the conflict broke out in December 2013, the total number of South Sudanese refugees crossing into neighbouring countries has surpassed 504,045 individuals. Ethiopia has received the highest number of refugees with a total of over 195,547 individuals according to UNHCR (192,800 through Gambella, and 2,747 through Benishangul‐Gumuz). The Ethiopian borders still remain open to asylum seekers.
So far, IOM has assisted a total of 186,325 refugees: 183,578 in Gambella and 2,747 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.
Since the last update, IOM has evacuated a total of 656 refugees; 625 in Gambella and 31 in Benishangul-Gumuz Region.
Since the beginning of 2015, the average arrival of refugees per-day was 462. However, since last week, the average arrival of refugees has dropped to 65 persons. From the total
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IOM has assisted a total of 186,325 refugees: 183,578 in Gambella and 2,747 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.
656 refugees; 625 from Gambella and 31 in Benishangul have been relocated since the last update.
The average number of new arrivals has dropped to 65 persons per day as of last week.
Registration of refugees for boat relocation at Akobo, Gambella. ©IOM 2015 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
HIGHLIGHTS
Registration at Akobo border entry point. © IOM 2015 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
number of arrivals 66 percent are children 71percent of the total population are women. New arrivals of refugees in Gambella are being registered at Akobo and Pagak and relocated to Pugnido.
In February, IOM has so far relocated 692 refugees from Gambella. During this reporting period, 41 unfit refugees were also relocated by helicopter from Akobo to Pugnido. As of this reporting period, 1,417 vulnerable refugees who needed medical assistance, were airlifted with an IOM medical escort on-board by a helicopter, provided by UNHCR.
UNHCR informed the Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA) that 2,880 refugees had expressed their willingness to relocate from Nip Nip camp to Pugnido camp. ARRA agreed to the relocation; however, pointed out the need to assess the available space in Pugnido camp before relocation continues. ARRA also pointed out that it will inform the Regional Government of this relocation once the availability of space is confirmed. It was agreed that a sensitisation programme would continue for the relocation at camp level.
A joint IOM/ UNHCR/ ARRA mission will be undertaken to Nip Nip camp before the end of February to gather more information prior to the relocation. IOM will participate in the Nip Nip assessment mission. The actual date of the Nip Nip relocation is dependant on this information gathering visit.
Ever since the relocation operation startedfrom Matar in November, 2014, a total of 9,990 refugees were relocated to Pugnido.
ARRA had informed IOM that the next phase of relocation is targeting Nip Nip and Leitchour camps. The first priority will be Nip Nip camp and refugees will be
moved to Pugnido camp.
On request by UNHCR, IOM has also facilitated camp‐to‐camp transportation for refugees who may want to relocate to different camps for one reason or another. IOM has been providing emergency evacuation and relocation assistance, pre‐departure medical screening, and transitional shelter assistance for them since January 2014.
IOM has also continued the construction of shelters to assist 24,000 refugees (4,000 households) in Kule refugee camp in Gambella to enhance protection from harsh weather conditions and environments. As of this reporting period, a total of 650 shelters have been completed with mud sidewalls and are occupied by refugees. The site cleaning for additional 1,300 shelters have been completed and the construction is expected to commence once procurement of construction materials is complete.
Partnerships and Coordination
IOM closely collaborates with the Government of Ethiopia’s ARRA, UNHCR and humanitarian partners on the ground to respond to this emergency. IOM is also coordinating health referrals and care with the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNHCR, UNFPA, IFRC, UNICEF, WFP, IMC, ARRA, ACF, MSF‐F as well as regional hospitals.
Challenges
Security threats have made some camps in Benishangul‐ Gumuz inaccessible.
Refugees’ concerns about relocation to different refugee camps.
Declining water level preventing boat relocation.
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IOM appreciates the invaluable support from the following donors and partners whose support has enabled us reach out to those most in need:
Contact: Senior Communications Assistant I Alemayehu Seifeselassie I [email protected] I Cell: 251-911-639-082