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EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT 23 30 December 2014

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 488,500 individuals. Ethiopia has received the highest number of refugees with total of over 194,261 individuals. The Ethiopian borders still remain open to asylum seekers. The South Sudanese refugee population has become the largest refugee group in Ethiopia, with more than 257,575 individuals as of December 2014, surpassing the Somali refugee population according to UNHCR.

So far, IOM has assisted a total of 184,636 refugees: 182,024 in Gambella and 2,612 in BenishangulGumuz since the conflict broke out.

Since the last update on 22 December 2014, IOM has evacuated a total of 483 refugees in Gambella Region. There was no activity in Benishangul-Gumuz mainly because of security concern at the Yanbus corridor since mid-November. IOM has focused on voluntary relocation of refugees from different locations in Gambella region to the

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IOM has assisted a total of 184,636 refugees: 182,024 in Gambella and 2,612 in BenishangulGumuz since the conflict broke out.

Since the last update, IOM has evacuated a total 483 refugees in Gambella Region.

There was no emergency evacuation and relocation activity in Benishangul Gumuz mainly because of security concern at the Yanbus corridor since mid -November.

IOM staff providing meal at Itang way station, Gambella. IOM 2014 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)

HIGHLIGHTS

IOM staff assisting refugees off boats at Itang way station, Gambella. IOM 2014 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)

Pungido refugee camp: 247 from Matar, 159 from Pagak and 77 from Pamdong.

ARRA and UNHCR are providing protection and registration of the refugees for the current relocation to Pungido. However, the number of refugees showing up for registration for voluntary movement to Fugnido is still decreasing with an average of fifty refugees registering per day.

Following registration done by ARRA and UNHCR, IOM organized relocation of 247 refugees from flooded Matar to Pungido. It is two day journey by boat and bus with overnight stop in Itang way station where IOM, WFP and UNHCR provide food, water and sleeping arrangements. The last movement was on 25th December 2014.

During this reporting period, no relocation was conducted by helicopter. So far, 1,374 vulnerable refugees who needed medical assistance were airlifted with an IOM medical escort on-board by a helicopter, provided by UNHCR.

The declining water level has become a serious concern for the movement by boat. Road maintenance from Matar to Gambella is ongoing and once it is finalized, road assessment will be conducted and ground transport will be used instead of boat movement.

ARRA 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 Fugnido camp to cover the gap of 7000 refugees who can still be accommodated in the camp. The remaining Nip Nip and Leitchour refugees will be moved to the new camp sites after Fugnido camp will be filled up.

On request by UNHCR, IOM is also facilitating camptocamp 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, predeparture

medical screening, and transitional shelter assistance for them since January 2014.

Since September 2014; the WHO has maintained an Ebola centre at the entry points in Gambella Region.

IOM has also continued the construction of shelters to assist 39,000 refugees (7,800 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 erected, including bamboo walling with 400 of these completed with mud sidewalls and are occupied by refugees.

Partnerships and Coordination IOM closely collaborates with the Government of Ethiopias 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, MSFF as well as regional hospitals. Challenges Limited reception capacity resulting in limited

movement.

The rain has made roads inaccessible - the road between Nying Nyang and Gambella is not yet cleared for bus movement which will further delay refugee movement by bus.

Security threats have made some camps in Benishangul Gumuz inaccessible.

Refugees concerns about relocation to different refugee camps.

Declining water level.

No registrations can resume in Akobo until green light is given by ARRA.

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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 salemayehu@iom.int I Cell: 251-911-639-082