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EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT 3 – 22 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 a total of 194,261 individuals crossing its border and the Ethiopian borders 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 184,031 refugees: 181,541 in Gambella and 2,599 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out. Since the last update, IOM has evacuated a total 3,504 refugees in Gambella Region. There was no emergency evacuation and relocation activity in Benishangul Gumuz mainly because of security concern at the Yanbu’s corridor since mid -November.
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IOM has assisted a total of 184,031 refugees: 181,541 in Gambella and 2,599 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.
Since the last update, IOM has evacuated a total 3,504 refugees in Gambella Region.
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation activity in Benishangul Gumuz mainly because of security concern at the Yanbu’s corridor since mid -November.
IOM bus Disembarking refugees at Fugnido camp,
Gambella. ©IOM 2014 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
HIGHLIGHTS
IOM staff checking for names before departing from Itang way station, Gambella. ©IOM 2014 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
As of November 17, IOM has resumed transportation assistance to South Sudanese refugees stranded by heavy rain and flooding in Matar. The refugees are relocated by boat and bus to Pugnido refugee camp through Itang way station in the Gambella Region of Western Ethiopia, 300 kms away, following an agreement between Ethiopia’s Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA) and UNHCR. However, the number of refugees showing up for registration for voluntary movement to Pugnido in Matar is still decreasing with an average of fifty refugees registering per day. The two‐day journey involves an overnight stop in Itang, where IOM, UNHCR and WFP provide food, water, sleeping mats and blankets. A multi‐agency response led by Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA) and UNHCR is providing protection and registration to the refugees to the current relocation from Matar to Pugnido. During this reporting period, 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. In addition, provision of relocation assistance to refugees from Pamdong to Pugnido has also started to address over-congestion. From the total of relocated refugees, 220 vulnerable refugees who needed medical assistance were airlifted with an IOM medical escort on-board by a helicopter, provided by UNHCR. There are still more than 55,000 refugees in need of relocation from various camps and transit centres within Gambella Region ARRA and UNHCR have requested that all new arrivals from the three major entry points of Burbiey, Akobo and Pagak be moved to Okugu camp.
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. On request by UNHCR, IOM is also facilitating 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. 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 resulting in limited
movement. The rain has made roads inaccessible. Security threats have made some camps in
Benishangul‐Gumuz inaccessible. Refugees’ concerns about relocation to different
refugee camps. Declining water level
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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
