iom response to #southsudan crisis in ethiopia (18-24 june 2014)
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This report represents an update the South Sudan crisis as it affects Ethiopia and provides details of IOM's humanitarian response in the area.TRANSCRIPT
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EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT 18—24 June 2014
IOM SLO Response to South Sudan Crisis in Ethiopia
GENERAL OVERVIEW 387,131 South Sudanese asylum seekers have fled to neighboring countries since conflict broke out in mid‐December 2013. Ethiopia has taken the largest number of these refugees (more than 147,040 registered since the outbreak), according to UNHCR. Most of the refugees arrived in Gambella, Ethiopia through the Pagak, Akobo‐Tergol and Burbiey border entry points. IOM Special Liaison Office (SLO) has relocated a total of 134,558 refugees to Pugnido, Leitchuor, Bonga, Kule1 and Kule2 refugee camps as of 24 June 2014. In this reporting period, 6,329 refugees have been relocated from Akobo, Burbiey and Pagak by boats, buses and a helicopter to Kule camp 2. So far in June, 20,669 refugees have been relocated to Kule camp. 13,501 were relocated from Burbiey, 5,673 from Pagak, 1,476 from Akobo and 19 (relocated by air) to Leichour camp. Burbiey still registers the highest number of influx followed by Pagak and Akobo respectively.
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♦ IOM Special Liaison Office (SLO) has relocated a total of 134,558 refugees to Pugnido, Leitchuor, Bonga, Kule1 and Kule2 refugee camps as of 24 June 2014.
♦ In this reporting period, 6,329 refugees have been relocated from Akobo, Burbiey and Pagak by boats, buses and a helicopter to Kule camp 2.
HIGHLIGHTS
Refugees awaiting relocation at Burbiey entry point © IOM 2014 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
IOM Boat from Akobo docking at Burbiey. © IOM 2014 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
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IOM has continued to provide refugees with water during travel. The Administration for Refugees and Returnee Affairs (ARRA) is assisting in the provision of high energy biscuits during travels. Due to poor road conditions, Matar way station has been established in 7 June. After the setup of Matar way station IOM sped up the relocation and was able to transport all the refugees from Burbiey. IOM has relocated over 3,873 refugees from Burbiey and 1,998 from Pagak since June 16. As a result of this effort, there is currently no backlog of refugees at either of the major entry points (Burbiey and Pagak). The Burbiey to Matar boat ride takes approximately four hours. The route from Matar to Kule 2 camp (which continues the next day) takes approximately five hours by bus. IOM has started movement from Akobo directly to Matar as of 19 June. For this relocation, boats are boarding at 6:00 AM and reach destination (docking point) at 5:00 PM, from there the refugees are transported to the Matar way station shelter. Leitchuor and Kule 1 camps have surpassed their capacity. Kule Camp 2’s location makes the site more advantageous to avoid flooding during the current rains. Relocation of vulnerable refugees by a UNHCR‐provided helicopter has continued with 632 individuals transported up to 24 June. The airlifts are conducted from Akobo/Tergol to Nyinyang — Leithchuor. Individuals judged not fit to
travel by boat/road are being transported via helicopter. Challenges • The poor road conditions
has greatly affected the relocation exercise
• Preference by the bus
drivers to work only in Pagak has led to fewer buses going to Matar
• Limited reception capacity
causing limited movement. • Heavy rains have made the
relocation of refugees from Burbiey challenging.
• Unavailability of fuel has
added to the challenges. Camps Kule Camp 2 (which has an estimated total capacity of 30,000) has started taking a limited number of refugees as of 17 May. Women and Children Women account for 80 % of the adult population and children
account for 70% of the total number of South Sudanese refugees arriving in Ethiopia. Pre‐departure Health Assessment IOM SLO’s Health Unit is coordinating on health referrals and care with the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNHCR, UNFPA, IFRC, UNICEF, IMC, ARRA, ACF, MSF‐F as well as regional hospitals. Partnerships and Coordination
IOM closely collaborates with ARRA, UNHCR and humanitarian partners on the ground to respond to this emergency. IOM has received funding from UNOCHA–CERF, UNHCR, PRM and is under discussion with other donors. Valuable support from:
• Ethiopian Government • UNHCR • CERF • PRM
Contact: Sr. Operations Officer I Gabriel Okutoi I [email protected] I Cell: 251‐911‐229‐752
Registration at Pagak entry point © IOM 2014 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)