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EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT 27 August –01 September 2014
IOM SLO Response to South Sudan Crisis in Ethiopia
GENERAL OVERVIEW From the total of over 445,889 South Sudanese refugees who have fled into neighbouring countries, 187,906 have crossed into Ethiopia. This has made Ethiopia a country with the highest number of refugees in Africa according to UNHCR. IOM has assisted 170,373 refugees in Gambella and 2,019 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out in mid‐December, 2013. During this reporting period, IOM has evacuated a total of 632 refugees who have entered from South Sudan to Ethiopia (519 ‐ Akobo, Pagak and Burbiey entry points in Gambella Region) and (113 ‐ Abrahamu in Benishangul‐Gumuz Region). The total number of South Sudanese refugees IOM evacuated in the month of August is 8,151 from Akobo, Burbiey, Matar and Pamdong by bus, air, boats and Land Cruisers to way stations and camps. Relocation of refugees from Matar way station to the new refugee camp, Nip Nip was delayed due to restrictions on the number to be moved per day and shortage of Non Food Items. However the relocation resumed on 17th August. Movement from Akobo and Burbiey to Matar way station has been ongoing until
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• In August, IOM has relocated a total of 8,151 refugees from Akobo, Burbiey, Matar, Pamdong by bus, air and boats to way stations and camps.
• Camps such as Tierkedi and Leichour are experiencing flooding. Urgent relocation from existing camps is necessary to avoid an emergency within emergency.
• Total number of refugees evacuated by IOM: 170,373 from Gambella and 2,019 from Benishangul‐Gumuz.
HIGHLIGHTS
IOM staff helping South Sudanese refugees board a bus at Pagak. ©IOM 2014 (David Zimmerman)
Burbiey entry point flooded by Baro River ‐ view from helicopter. ©IOM 2014 (Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
29 August . However, heavy rains over the weekend (30‐31 August) has caused an urgent need for immediate evacuation of refugees from Leichour, Nip Nip, Tierkedi and Matar way stations to higher grounds as the above locations have been completely flooded. As a result, relocation movement to Nip Nip could no longer be maintained as a camp has also experienced flooding. Due to the flooding refugees in Leichour, have abandoned their shelters and moved to occupy safer places/higher grounds including all the access roads within the camp.
As camps are experiencing flooding, an urgent evacuation from existing camps to new camps at higher ground is also necessary to avoid experiencing an emergency within emergency. UNHCR and ARRA are also discussing with refugees in Pagak and Pamdong about possible relocation to Okugu camp in Dimma. IOM is on standby and ready to respond. Hence, a taskforce at Leichour and Gambella level has been setup specifically to handle the current emergency in Leichour, Nip Nip, Tierkedi and Matar. The taskforce is led by ARRA and UNHCR. IOM is also facilitating refugee movement from Assosa in the Regional State of Benishangul‐Gumuz. As of 1st September,
there has been 2,019 refugees relocated from different entry points in the Region. During this reporting period, there has been refugee relocation from Abrahamu entry point to Sostenya camp. IOM is also providing pre‐departure medical screening to identify refugees who may need medical attention and/or referral on arrival at the camp. On request by UNHCR, IOM is also facilitating camp‐to‐camp transportation for refugees who may want to relocate to a different camp for one reason or another. 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 • Limited reception capacity
resul t ing in l imited movement.
• Heavy rains flooding the
Baro River making the stay at Burbiey, Pagak and Matar challenging.
• Security threats have made
some camps in Benishangul‐Gumuz inaccessible.
• Refugeees’ concerns about
relocation to Okugu.
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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
IOM staff conducting pre‐embarkation registration and check at Pagak. ©IOM 2014 (David Zimmerman)
