21,513
1,173
AKBBRBMTR
2,225
40
1,052
76
TOTALS
172
AUG
471
40
8,500
10,856
2,157
-
AKBBRBLTR
474
5
5
4
35
425
-
AKBBRBFGN
4,664
1,572
AKBBRBKLE
7,894
182
32
44
GMBKLE
611
24
247
340
AKBLTR (Heli)
Entry points
JUL
23
227
164
GMBItang
>
Ak o b o
70
53
17
AKBMTR (Heli)
2
2
AKBFGN (Heli/ bus)
Major influx directions
IOM’s presence
>
Jor
59
59
AKBKLE (Heli/ bus)
Itang
Ku l e #
Kule / ETierkedi, tang Pamdong
>Wa n ke
218
97
121
BRBKLE (Heli)
1
1
GMBDIM (Heli)
7
7
KULDIM (Heli)
10
10
LTRFGN
6
6
LTRKLE
1,252
1,252
WANAKU
>
>
61
28
33
6
6
60
60
21
21
178
433
76
179
28,221
3,020
15,776
9,425
9,636
1,422
8,214
10
20
5,359
-
-
3,080 0
MTRLTR
Woreda B.
BRBMTR
2,279
FGN
International B. Regional B.
ABOB Points ABOL/ > GMB Entry JOR
BNGItang
BRBKLE
J o rD ei m a
Jor
Po c h a l l a
2,547
2,547
MTR NIP
19,644
-
419
419
>
14
14
1
1
1,447
2,452
2,452
Pu g n8i d o
1,267
76
>R a a96d
#-
Di m m a
PGKPAM
14,869
64,469
15
8,140
10,738
6,032
TOTAL BY MONTH
169,888
7,543
21,444
28,329
22,059
27,002
43,750
17,204
2,557
Somalia
Djibout�
Yemen
Jan
Mar
May
Jul
Total
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A total of 187,206 South Sudanese asylum-seekers have arrived in Ethiopia mainly through the Pagak and Akobo-Tergol border points since the influx began on 16 December, according to UNHCR. IOM has relocated a total of 169,888 refugees to Pugnido, Leitchuor, Bonga, Kule and Nip Nip camps as of 26 August, 2014. Children make up 70% of new arrivals; of the adult arrivals, women make up more than three-quarters. New arrivals are relocated from the border entry points Pagak and Akobo to Kule Camp II by IOM boats and buses. The IOM medical team is conducting the PDMS at the entry points.
BACKGROUND
IOM assigned 40 buses and 10 boats to relocate the refugees from entry points to camps. IOM S N N P has R assigned doctors and nurses to conduct PreDeparture Medical Screening (PDMS).
10 A b o b40o
To
Gambe TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICAL CHECK UP
0
50000
100000
150000
200000
TOTAL ARRIVALS/ REGISTERED AND RELOCATED Total
Goge 24,675
-
-
PGKKLE
#
Godere
#
Etang Ku l e
Kenya
Ethiopia
Eritrea
O R O M I A
Uganda
GAMBELLA
>Wa n ke
South Sudan
Sudan
Mengesh
Macha
PGK- PGKFu g nPGK i -dPGKo ITN GMB LAR FGN
40 Km
8,038
11,466
140
PGKLTR
Okugu
169,888
IN G o ASSISTED ge GAMBELLA
Camps # BNG- Refugee BNG- BNG- BNG-
TRAVEL ROUTES
Lare
TOTAL IOM
IOM GAMBELLA SOUTH SUDANESE MOVEMENTS Legend - 26 AUGUST, 2014
>
Pu g n i d o
#
Bonga
>Pa#ga g
Gambela Zuria
Sub-office
A b oob o J iGAMBELLA kaw
#
L i e tc h o r
Fu g n i d o
Lare
S O UT H S UD AN
Akobo
IOM’s boat and bus transport
1,476
MAY
Burbiey
New route to avoid muddy roads caused by heavy rain
JUN
-
41
APR
50
-
-
-
FEB
MAR
30
108
JAN
GMBBNG
GMBFGN
DATES
KEY
Nip-Nip
L i e tc h o r Leitchuor # Jikawo
W a n t a Jw o ore
>
Akobo
SOUTH SUDAN
>
Ak o b o
>
Burbiey
Matar Wa ntawo
Pagak ga g >Pa
IOM’S South Sudan Refugee Relocation 26 August, 2014
INFO-GRAPHICS GAMBELLA REGION: Saudi Arabia
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG TOTAL
Date
Transported from Abrahamu to different camps within BGNRS 7 32 65 11 252 152 388 137 1,044
Abrahamu
SOUTH SUDAN
Transported from Tongo to different camps within BGNRS 0 89 52 15 48 29 33 7 273
Sub-office
Transported from Koshmajani to different camps within BGNRS 0 51 112 20 0 0
183
Transported from Assosa to different camps within BGNRS 18 3 54 0 0 90
165
177
Transported from Amorma to different camps within BGNRS 0 0 0 177 0 0
BENISHANGUL GUMUZ
IOM’S South Sudan Refugee Relocation 26 August, 2014
INFO-GRAPHICS BENISHANGUL-GUMUZ REGION:
64
Transported from Kurmuk to different camps within BGNRS 64 0 0 0 0 0
1,906
ASSISTED
TOTAL IOM
Total 1,906
Jan
Mar
May
Jul
TOTAL
Total
Kurmuk to camps within BGNRS
Amorma to camps within BGNRS
Koshmajani to camps within BGNRS
Assosa to camps within BGNRS
Tongo to camps within BGNRS
Abrahamu to camps within BGNRS
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 1,906 refugees from South Sudan. At the beginning of the South Sudan crisis, there was a steady influx of refugees through nine entry points, namely: Kurmuk, Gizan, Gemed, Ashesheko, Tongo, AlMahal, Abrahamu, Sostenya camp and Bamza. Six entry points have since been closed down due to insecurity and refugees are currently being processed from Abrahamu, Tongo and Bambasi. IOM is also providing pre-departure medical screening to identify refugees who may need medical attention and/or referral on arrival at the camp.
BACKGROUND
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
TOTAL ARRIVALS/ REGISTERED/ RELOCATED
IOM SLO Response to South Sudan Crisis in Ethiopia EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT
20 – 26 August 2014
IOM staff assisting vulnerable South Sudanese refugees boarding a helicopter at Burbiey. ©IOM 2014 (Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
HIGHLIGHTS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
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From the total of over 445,889 South Sudanese refugees who have fled into neighbouring countries, 187,206 have crossed into Ethiopia. This has made Ethiopia a country with the highest number of refugees in Africa according to UNHCR. IOM has assisted 169,888 refugees in Gambella and 1,906 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out in mid‐ December, 2013. During this reporting period, IOM has evacuated a total of 2,897 refugees who have entered from South Sudan to Ethiopia (2,861 ‐ Akobo, Pagak and Burbiey entry points in Gambella Region) and (36 ‐ Abrahamu in Benishangul‐Gumuz Region). Since the beginning of August, IOM has evacuated a total of 7,543 refugees from Akobo, Burbiey, Matar and Pamdong by bus, air and boats to way stations and camps. Relocation of refugees from Matar way station to the new refugee camp, NIP NIP practically started on 17th August. The delay to start and restrictions on the number to be moved per day was due to shortage of Non Food Items. WFP has pledged to supply Nip Nip refugee camp with maize mill as a
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Since the beginning of August, IOM has relocated a total of 7,543 refugees from Akobo, Burbiey, Matar, Pamdong by bus, air and boats to way stations and camps. Camps such as Tierkedi and Leichour are experiencing flooding. Urgent relocation from existing camps is necessary to avoid an emergency within emergency. Total number of refugees evacuated by IOM: 169,888 from Gambella and 1,906 from Benishangul‐Gumuz.
South Sudanese refugee crossing Baro River and docking at Burbiey. ©IOM 2014 (Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
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first step to address the shortage of grinding machines. Movement from Akobo and Burbiey to Matar way station has been ongoing. In the same development, the 11,204 refugees reported to be at Matar way station appears to have reduced following heavy rains and flooding at the way station. This is evidenced by the fact that during loading in the morning hours, the majority of refugees come from different locations within Matar town. Just a handful who have endured the flooding come directly from the way station. This has delayed IOM’s movements as the buses take long to fill up. It is not clear whether all those who were brought to Matar will turn up for relocation to Nip Nip refugee camp. As camps, such as Tierkedi and Leichour are experiencing flooding, an urgent evacuation from existing camps to new camps at higher ground is also necessary to avoid experiencing an emergency within emergency. UNHCR and ARRA are discussing with refugees in Pagak and Pamdong about possible relocation to Okugu camp in Dimma. IOM is on standby and ready to respond. IOM has relocated a total of 968 vulnerable refugees on a UNHCR helicopter, as of 26 August. Those transported include the very old, lactating mothers, sick children and the disabled, who have been judged not fit to travel by bus or boat.
IOM staff crosschecking a list to make sure all family members are on board the same bus before departure at Pagak. ©IOM 2014 (Alemayehu Seifeselassie)
IOM is also facilitating refugee movement from Assosa in the Regional State of Benishangul‐ Gumuz. As of 26th August, there has been 1,906 refugees relocated from different entry points in the Region. During this reporting period, there has been refugee relocation from Abrahamu entry point to Sostenya camp. IOM is also providing pre‐departure medical screening to identify refugees who may need medical attention and/or referral on arrival at the camp. On request by UNHCR, IOM is also facilitating camp‐to‐camp transportation for refugees who may want to relocate to a different camp for one reason or another.
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 r e s u l ti n g i n l i m i t e d movement.
•
Heavy rains flooding the Baro River making the stay at Burbiey, Pagak and Matar challenging.
•
Security threats have made some camps in Benishangul‐ Gumuz inaccessible.
•
Refugeees’ concerns about relocation to Okugu.
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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