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EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT 12-24 March 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 514,384 individuals. Ethiopia has received the highest number of refugees with a total of over 197,228 individuals according to UNHCR (194,416 through Gambella, and 2,812 through Benishangul‐Gumuz). The Ethiopian borders still remain open to asylum seekers.
So far, IOM has assisted a total of 187,860 refugees: 185,048 in Gambella and 2,812 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.
Since the last update, IOM has evacuated a total of 1,416 refugees; 1,381 were in Gambella and 35 in Benishangul-Gumuz Region.
A higher number of influx of refugees has been recorded
from entry points over the past 2 weeks. Akobo is reported to have 1,000 refugees waiting for registration, nearly 100 new asylum seekers arrive daily at Akobo, 20 in Pagak and 50 in Burbiey.
948 newly arrived South Sudanese refugees were transported from Akobo to Pugnido since the last report. As in the previous cases, IOM conducted pre-departure health screening prior to the journey to ensure the fitness of refugees to travel the long boat ride. 818 refugees were
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IOM has assisted a total of 187,820 refugees: 185,048 in Gambella and 2,812 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.
1381 refugees from Gambella and 35 in Benishangul have been relocated since the last update.
908 newly arrived South Sudanese refugees were transported from Akobo to Pugnido during the this reporting period.
HIGHLIGHTS
IOM staff helping refugees exit a bus Pugnido, Gambella. © IOM 2015 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
cleared and successfully received transportation assistance by boats between 9 and 12 March to Burbiey and onwards by buses to Pugnido. Medical staff accompanied the journey to attend to medical emergency and provided referral services as necessary. 90 vulnerable refugees were airlifted and escorted by IOM medical staff. 30 refugees from Pagak joined the Burbiey to Pugnido convoy in Gambella on the 13
March. 3 refugees who fell sick during the journey were referred to MSF clinic in Burbiey where they were treated and reunited with their families.
Since mid-November 2014, the major relocation movement was from Matar to Pugnido. IOM has been on standby to continue with the next phase of relocation targeting Nip Nip and Leitchour camps. The first priority is Nip Nip camp where refugees will be relocated to Pugnido and the new camp, Jewii.
The official opening of a Jewii camp on 15 March 2015 (in presence of a high level delegation from Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs - ARRA, UNHCR and USA Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration–PRM) announced the preparation of the new relocation operation.
At the opening of the camp, the Regional President commended the refugees’ relocation operation thus far. He also highlighted with the upcoming of the rainy season in July, there is an urgent need to start the relocation to Jewii camp. The Leitchuor and Nip Nip camps have been flooded during the last rainy season on October 2014 and refugees were forced to seek higher ground to avoid the flood. In order to avoid the same incident from repeating, 50,000 refugees require relocation assistance to the new camp.
IOM’s operations and medical team are on standby in Nip Nip following the commitment made in the meeting
held on 9 March to relocate refugees. A decision was made to provide IOM with a plot of land within the camp to construct two hangars which will serve as a temporary transit hub with the intention to relocate registered and ready-to-travel refugees for an overnight stay at the center the night prior to movement to prevent late departures. Transiting refugees will be provided with water and meal for supper and breakfast at the center. IOM has finished erecting the transit center at Nip Nip. However, despite IOM and partner’s readiness to commence, reluctance of refugees to relocate has still posed a challenge. It is hopped that with the campaign, the resistance will ease and movement will continue.
In addition to the relocation, 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.
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 continue to challenge access to some camps in Benishangul‐ Gumuz.
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
