41
MAY
40
21,513
1,173
4,664
1,572
AKBBRBKLE
611
94
2
59
218
97
121
BRBKLE (Heli)
MTRFGN (Heli)
240
7,894
59
AKBKLE (Heli/ bus)
370
474
2
AKBFGN (Heli/ bus)
TOTALS
3,038
24
53
17
AKBMTR (Heli)
Dec
40
24
247
340
AKBLTR (Heli)
Entry points
130
76
5
5
4
35
425
-
AKBBRBFGN
Legend
>
ASSISTED IN GAMBELLA
Po c h a l l a
1
1
7
7
KULDIM (Heli)
12
12
PGKDIM (Heli)
10
10
LTRFGN
6
6
LTRKLE
1,252
1,252
WANAKU
61
28
33
BNGItang
6
6
60
60
FGN
>
KLE
Jor
21
21
433
76
179
178
Woreda B.
28,221
3,020
15,776
9,425
JOR International B. Regional B.
ABOL/
> ABOB
BNG-Entry BNG- Points BNG- BRB-
BNGGMB
Refugee Camps
#
12,423
402
1,269
664
1,874
8,214
0
BRBMTR
15
15
2,279
MTRLTR
MTRFGN
5,359
-
-
5,734
2,456
3,278
10 3,080 20
KLEFGN
2,854
2,854
MTR NIP
Okugu
S O UT H S UD AN 128
128
APTGMB
TRAVEL ROUTES
Jore
Dima
181,541
Goge
>
#
Pu g n i d o
Fu g n i d o
140
355 355
419
14
1
>R a a d
8
1,267
96
76
-
#
PGKFGN
419
>
14
1
2,541
1,092
2
Pu g n i d o
19,644
-
8,038
PGK- PGK- PGK ITNDi GMB m m LAR a
Fu g n i#d o
PGKLTR
40 Km 11,466
PAM FGN
Godere
2,452
2,452
PGKPAM
TOTAL BY MONTH
64,480
26
8,140
10,738
6,032
14,869
24,675
-
-
181,541
4,143
3,810
1,296
1,292
8,650
21,444
28,334
22,059
27,002
43,750
17,204
2,557
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
Total
AUG
SEP
OCT
Nov
Dec
TOTALS
Gambel 40
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A total of 194,261 South Sudanese asylum-seekers have arrived in Ethiopia through the Pagak and Akobo-Tergol border points since the influx began on 16 December, according to UNHCR. IOM has relocated a total of 181,541 refugees to Fugnido, Leitchuor, Bonga, Tierkedi, Kule and Nip Nip camps as of 22 December, 2014. Children make up 70% of new arrivals; and women make up more than three-quarters of the adults. Arrivals entring from the Burbiey border entry points settled at Matar way station, are relocated to Fugnido camp. The IOM medical team is conducting the PDMS at the entry points.
BACKGROUND
Departure Medical Screening (PDMS).
from entry points to camps. IOM A the b refugees obo has assigned doctors and nurses to conduct Pre-
IOM assigned 40 buses and 10 boats to relocate
10
TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICAL CHECK UP
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
Goge
PGKKLE
Somalia
Djibout�
Yemen
TOTAL ARRIVALS/ REGISTERED AND RELOCATED
S N N P R
#
Etang Ku l e
Kenya
Ethiopia
Eritrea
O R O M I A
Uganda
GAMBELLA
>Wa n ke
South Sudan
Sudan
Mengesh
Macha
>Pa ga g
Lare
TOTAL IOM
# Jikawo
#
Bonga
Gambela Zuria
Sub-office
GAMBELLA Abobo
Itang
#
L i e tc h o r
Ku l e
Kule / ETierkedi, tang Pamdong
>Wa n ke
IOM GAMBELLA SOUTH SUDANESE MOVEMENTS - 22 DECEMBER, 2014
GMBDIM (Heli)
Major influx directions
Ak o b o
>
Akobo
IOM’s boat and bus transport
>
Lare
Pagak ga g >Pa
S O UT H S UD AN
New route to avoid muddy roads caused by heavy rain
>
Burbiey
IOM’s presence
Jore
Nip-Nip
L i e tc h o r Leitchuor # Jikawo
W a n t aJ ow o r
Nov
172
604
SEP
OCT
1,261
32
44
8,500
10,856
2,157
AKBBRBMTR
AUG
471
164
227
50
-
-
AKBBRBLTR
182
-
APR
23
-
MAR
GMBKLE
JUL
-
FEB
30
GMBItang
1,476
108
JAN
GMBBNG
JUN
GMBFGN
DATES
KEY
SOUTH SUDAN
>
Ak o b o
Akobo
>
Burbiey
Matar Wa ntawo
IOM’S South Sudan Refugee Relocation 22 December, 2014
INFO-GRAPHICS GAMBELLA REGION: Saudi Arabia
Total
28
TOTAL
1774
22
Nov
Dec
572
44
Sep
Oct
388
229
July
49
29
252
152
May
June
Aug
15
65
11
March
April
0
267
0
0
0
5
52
89
7
32
January
Transported from Tongo Entry Point to the camps within Benishangul
Sub-office
Transported from Abrhamu Entry Point to camps within Benishangul
February
Month
Abrahamu
SOUTH SUDAN
143
0
0
0
0
0
72
0
0
54
0
17
Transported from Assosa Entry Point to camps within Benishangul
174
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
112
51
0
Transported from Kush-megani Entry Point to camps within Benishangul
177
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
177
0
0
0
Transported from Amorma (3’rd camp) Entry Point to camps within Benishangul
BENISHANGUL GUMUZ
IOM’S South Sudan Refugee Relocation 22 December, 2014
INFO-GRAPHICS BENISHANGUL-GUMUZ REGION:
64
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
64
Transported from Kurmuk (Dilashe) Entry Point to camps within Benishangul
2,599
22
44
572
234
416
253
301
214
283
172
88
Total Number of Individuals Moved
2,599
ASSISTED
TOTAL IOM
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
TOTAL
IOM has facilitated refugee movement in the Regional State of Benishangul-Gumuz. Requested by Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA), IOM has, since January 2014, facilitated transportation for 2,599 refugees from South Sudan. Since the beginning of the South Sudan crisis, there has been an influx of refugees through nine entry points, namely: Kurmuk, Gesan, Gamed, Asheshiko, Tongo, AlMahal, Abrahamu, Sostegna camp and Bamaza. IOM is also providing predeparture medical screening to identify refugees who may need medical attention and/or referral on arrival at the camp.
BACKGROUND
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
June
TOTAL ARRIVALS/ REGISTERED/ RELOCATED 3000
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IOM SLO Response to South Sudan Crisis in Ethiopia EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT
3 – 22 December 2014
IOM staff checking for names before departing from Itang way station, Gambella. ©IOM 2014 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
GENERAL OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
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.
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)
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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.
Since September 2014; the WHO has maintained an Ebola centre at the entry points in Gambella Region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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