IOM Response to #SouthSudan Crisis in Ethiopia (8 - 21 January 2015)

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41

aPr

May

21,513

1,173

4,664

1,572

AKBBRBKLE

3,038

7,894

611

94

18

2

AKBFGN (Heli/ bus)

59

59

AKBKLE (Heli/ bus)

218

97

121

BRBKLE (Heli)

MTRFGN (Heli)

218

692

Jan

ToTals

20

370

240

40

24

53

17

AKBMTR (Heli)

deC

76

24

247

340

AKBLTR (Heli)

Entry points

130

5

5

4

35

425

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AKBBRBFGN

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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

61

28

33

BNGItang

>

#

6

6

BNGGMB

60

60

21

21

433

76

179

178

Woreda B.

28,221

3,020

15,776

9,425

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Jor

Refugee Camps

BNG-Entry BNG- Points BNG- BRBABOB ABOL/ FGN KLE JOR

12,423

402

1,269

664

1,874

8,214

0

BRBMTR

15

15

10

KLEFGN

5,359

-

-

3,080

2,279

MTRLTR

5,981

2,723

3,278

20

MTRFGN

2,854

2,854

MTR NIP

Okugu

S O UT H S UD AN 128

128

APTGMB

TRAVEL ROUTES

WANAKU

Jore

Dima

182,627

Goge

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Pu g n i d o

Fu g n i d o Pugnido

432

432

PGKGMB

PGK LAR

Di m m a

PGKITN

419

14

1

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419

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14

1

3,050

350

1,251

2

8

1,267

96

76

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PGKFGN

Pu g n i d o

19,644

-

8,038

11,466

140

PGKLTR

Fu g n i#d o 40 Km

PAM FGN

Godere

2,452

2,452

PGKPAM

64,480

26

8,140

10,738

6,032

14,869

24,675

-

182,627

586

4,626

3,810

1,296

1,292

8,650

21,444

28,334

22,059

27,002

43,750

17,204

2,557

TOTAL By MONTH

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FEB

MAR

APR

MAy

JUN

JUL

SEP

OCT

Nov

Dec

Jan

TOTALS

Gambel AUG

40

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More than 191,944 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 182,627 refugees to Pugnido, Leitchuor, Bonga, Tierkedi, Kule and Nip Nip camps as of 21 January, 2015. 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 now relocated to Fugnido camp. The IOM medical team is conducting the PDMS at the entry points.

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Departure Medical Screening (PDMS).

from entry points to camps. IOM A the b refugees obo has assigned doctors and nurses to conduct Pre-

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20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

140,000

160,000

180,000

Goge

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Kenya

Ethiopia

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Lare

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Bonga

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Gambella Abobo

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GMBDIM (Heli)

Major influx directions

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Akobo

IOM’s boat and bus transport

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Lare

Pagak ga g >Pa

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New route to avoid muddy roads caused by heavy rain

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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

aUG

471

40

AKBBRBMTR

182

32

8,500

10,856

2,157

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AKBBRBLTR

Jul

44

GMBKLE

1,476

164

227

GMBItang

Jun

23

-

-

Feb

Mar

50

30

108

Jan

GMBBNG

GMBFGN

daTes

KEy

South Sudan

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Ak o b o

Akobo

>

Burbiey

Matar Wa ntawo

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TOT

0

44

35

oct

Nov

0

34

177

0

0

0

ToTal

267

0

5

0

72

0

0

54

0

17

Transported from Assosa Entry Point to camps within Benishangul

Jan

1787

0

229

572

aug

sep

29

28

152

388

49

15

52

89

0

June

dec

Sub-office

Transported from Tongo Entry Point to the camps within Benishangul

July

11

252

april

May

32

65

February

7

January

March

Transported from Abrhamu Entry Point to camps within Benishangul

Month

Abrahamu

South Sudan

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

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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

2,664

34

35

44

572

234

416

253

301

214

283

172

88

Total Number of Individuals Moved

2,664

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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 2,664 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.

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IOM SLO Response to South Sudan Crisis in Ethiopia EXTERNAL SITUATION REPORT

08 – 21 January 2015

Distribution of snack before bus departs from Itang way staiton. ©IOM 2015 (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 497,274 individuals. Ethiopia has received the highest number of refugees with a total of over 194,847 individuals, (192,183 through Gambella, and 2,664 through Benishangul‐Gumuz).

The Ethiopian borders still remain open to asylum seekers.

So far, IOM has assisted a total of 185,291 refugees: 182,627 in Gambella and 2,664 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.

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IOM has assisted a total of 185,291 refugees: 182,627 in Gambella and 2,664 in Benishangul‐Gumuz since the conflict broke out.

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620 refugees; 586 in Gambella and 34 in Benishangul-Gumuz Region.

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18 refugees were relocated by a helicopter during this period. In total 1,392 vulnerable refugees who needed medical assistance were airlifted.

Since the last update, IOM has evacuated a total of 620 refugees; 586 in Gambella and 34 in Benishangul-Gumuz Region. The number has relatively increased since the previous reporting period due to information campaign conducted by ARRA and UNHCR at the entry points.

An assessment by the protection working group has been conducted at entry points and reception centres to IOM staff supervising a dock construction at Itang, Gambella. ©IOM 2015 (Photo: Alemayehu Seifeselassie)

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determine the status and number of refugees living there and their numbers.

moved to the new camp sites after Pugnido camp will be filled up.

In Gambella, ARRA and UNHCR are providing protection and registration of the refugees for the current relocation to Fungido. However, the number of refugees showing up for registration for voluntary movement to Pugnido was decreasing hence, a lobbying was needed. New arrivals of refugees in Gambella are now being registered at Akobo and Pagak. The average arrival rate of South Sudanese refugees to the Gambella region has remained low, with approximately 70 new arrivals received during the week.

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. IOM has been providing emergency evacuation and relocation assistance, pre‐departure medical screening, and transitional shelter assistance for them since January 2014.

IOM has been on standby to conduct the relocation assistance from Matar to Pugnido since the beginning of January 2015. However, relocation resumed on the 17th January following the campaign to convince the refugees to be relocated. Additional campaign is being planned to convince 200 refugees to be relocated.

There are 235 asylum seekers from South Sudan who have sought refuge in Akobo. UNHCR and ARRA are also planning to have a quick assessment on 23rd January in Akobo in response to this. IOM is on standby to relocate the refugees.

During this reporting period, 18 refugees were relocated by a helicopter. So far, 1,392 vulnerable refugees who needed medical assistance were airlifted with an IOM medical escort on-board by a helicopter, provided by UNHCR. The declining water level has become a serious concern for the movement by boat. Road condition from Nying Nyang has slightly improved as UNHCR and WFP have financially supported the construction.

ARRA informed IOM that the next phase of relocation is targeting Nip Nip and Leitchour camps. The first priority will be Nip Nip camp and refugees will be moved to Pugnido camp to cover the gap of 7,000 refugees who can still be accommodated in the camp.

The remaining Nip Nip and Leitchour refugees will be

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.

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 

The rain has made roads inaccessible - the road between Nying Nyang and Gambella is not yet cleared for bus movement which will further delay refugee movement by bus.

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Security threats have made some camps in Benishangul‐ Gumuz inaccessible.

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Refugees’ concerns about relocation to different refugee camps.

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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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