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Response to South Sudan Crisis in Ethiopia, 25 March – 7 April 2015
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April
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EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT 25 March - 07 April 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 197,433 individuals according to UNHCR (194, 570 through Gambella, and 2,863 through Benishangul‐Gumuz). The Ethiopian borders still remain open to asylum seekers.
So far, IOM has assisted a total of 188,850 refugees: 185,987 in Gambella and 2,863 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.
Since the last update, IOM has evacuated a total of 990 refugees; 939 in Gambella and 48 in Benishangul-
Gumuz Region. In the first week of April 894 newly arrived South Sudanese refugees were transported from Akobo and Pagak to Pugnido.
Refugees have continued to cross the border into
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IOM has assisted a total of 188,850 refugees: 185,987 in Gambella and 2,863 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.
939 refugees from Gambella and 48 in Benishangul have been relocated since the last update.
IOM and partners are working to get the refugees from Leitchour relocated to Jewii camp as of 15 April 2015.
HIGHLIGHTS
IOM staff checking progress of Shelter construction at Kule camp, Gambella. © IOM 2015 (Photo: Almajub Ahimed)
Ethiopia. 70-100 new asylum seekers arrive daily at Akobo, 100 in Pagak and 50 in Burbiey.
IOM continues to conduct pre-departure medical screening prior to the journey to ensure the fitness of refugees to travel the long boat ride. Medical staff accompanied the journey to attend to medical emergency and provided referral services as necessary.
The unfit and vulnerable refugees were airlifted by a UNHCR supplied helicopter and escorted by IOM medical staff. However, as of March 30, the helicopter has been suspended. As UNHCR and ARRA are looking into the means to operate the helicopter, IOM has modified one of the boats with an additional engine to make it speedy for the relocation/evacuation of vulnerable refugees from Akobo.
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.
Despite the official opening of a Jewii camp on 15 March 2015, the camp is yet to be operational as preparations are still on going. IOM and partners plan to start the relocation on April 15, 2015. Upcoming rainy season in July has signified the urgency of the operation.
There are approximately 48,000 refugees in Leitchour tjat require relocation assistance before the rainy season starts.
There is a plan to relocate 300 refugees daily once
the camp is ready to accept and gradually increase the number to 1,000 per-day.
To help facilitate the relocation, IOM was provided with a plot of land within the camp to construct two hangars which will serve as a temporary transit hub in at Nip-Nip. The refugees will be mobilized the night prior to the relocation for an overnight stay to prevent late departures. Refugees will be provided with water and meal at the center. IOM has finished erecting the transit center at Nip Nip.
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. 650 Shelters have already been handed over to beneficiaries and 1,811 are under construction.
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 salemayehu@iom.int I Cell: 251-911-639-082
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