IOM OIM IOM South Sudan SITREP # 27 15 June 2014 Harish Murthi/IOM SITUATION REPORT Evacuation of stranded foreign nations from Bentiu OVERVIEW The security situation in South Sudan remains unpredictable and volatile. Incidents of random shooting and sporadic clashes continue to be reported in Bor (Jonglei State) and in areas around Renk County (Upper Nile State). Response to the cholera outbreak in Central Equatoria State is ongoing, with Cluster Partners and national counterparts focusing their efforts on the treatment, surveillance, laboratory testing and awareness activities at the community level. As of 15 June, a total of 1,742 cases of cholera and 38 deaths have been recorded (case fatality rate of 2.2 per cent above the emergency threshold). Six cholera treatment centres have been set up in Juba and cholera alerts have been activated in Eastern Equatoria, Jonglei, Unity, Upper Nile and Western Equatoria states. Humanitarian agencies have scaled up emergency health response activities in Lakes State, after 30 cases of hepatitis E were reported at the Mingkaman HIGHLIGHTS Over 6,500 IDPs have been relocated to the new PoC site in Malakal as of 15 June 645 of humanitarian cargo transported this week through IOM s Common Transport Service displacement site. As the rainy seasons progresses, the looming threat of waterborne diseases is a growing concern, especially in displacement areas and Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites. Over 1.5 million people remain internally displaced across the country and the number of people estimated to be sheltering in UNMISS bases is currently 94,175. Over 367,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries (Uganda 112,045 Kenya 38,323, Ethiopia 139,812 and Sudan 84,734) (OCHA).
IOM RESPONSE CAMP COORDINATION AND CAMP MANAGEMENT The Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster works to facilitate the effective and targeted delivery of life-saving services to IDPs in displacement sites and ensure that basic humanitarian living conditions are provided, while also building the foundations for voluntary return and recovery interventions where it is possible and safe to do so. IOM and UNHCR co-lead the CCCM Cluster, in coordination with ACTED. IOM continues to act as CCCM state focal point in Upper Nile, Jonglei, West Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap. Site Development, Expansion and Improvement UN House PoC3 A new displacement site PoC3 adjacent to UN House was inaugurated on 28 May. IOM is supporting the installation of 300 meters of drainage piping at the new site civil work is 90% complete. On 7 June, 90 internally displaced persons (IDPs) were relocated to PoC3 from UNMISS Tongping as part of a cash for work scheme to facilitate the construction of shelters at the new site in preparation for relocations. The organization of the new PoC site is divided into two main areas: the logistics base; and the IDP campsite. The logistical base will host rub-halls and a compound for humanitarian agencies. The IDP campsite is divided into nine zones (ranging from zone A to G). Each zone is divided in six blocks and each block is divided in eight compounds, each comprising of ten family plots. Site Plan of PoC3 IOM is supporting CCCM activities through Cluster Partners, with the aim to improve the living conditions of thousands of displaced people sheltering at the UN House PoC in Juba (Central Equatoria), Malakal PoC (Upper Nile), Bor PoC (Jonglei), and Bentiu PoC (Unity). IOM is also providing technical assistance for ongoing site development/expansion activities at the spontaneous IDP settlement in Mingkaman (Lakes). Malakal PoC As of 15 June, over 6,500 individuals have been relocated to the new PoC site. Overall progress of site preparation is 75% complete and 727 tents (68%) have been erected across all three sectors. The relocation of families to the new site was prioritized based on vulnerability, special needs and current living conditions. The allocation of plots to IDPs is according to family and neighbourhood structures. CCCM and Protection teams will jointly monitor each block, and regular meetings will be held with IDP residents and community leaders, to explain to them the overall relocation plan and to ensure their collective participation throughout the process. As of 12 June, 10 communal latrine units (43%) and 30 bathing units (68%) have been completed at the new site. As of 12 June, 10 communal latrine units (43%) and 30 bathing units (68%) have been completed. The new site is divided into three sectors and each sector is divided into blocks, so that people can be moved according to their family and neighbourhood structures. Source: CCCM Cluster Bor PoC Site improvement work of the expanded PoC area is ongoing 60% of overall site work is complete. IOM is leading the site planning, while UNMISS leads the site preparation work. The current status of ongoing civil work at the new site is as follows: Perimeter wall is 100% completed Internal and external drainage 100% completed 70% of the internal primary road is complete and 20% internal secondary road complete Elevation and levelling of shelter platforms is 10% complete 2
Mingkaman (Lakes) As the site management agency, ACTED is leading the site development work, including raising platforms to hold humanitarian infrastructure and land filling areas prone to seasonal flooding site preparation is 30% complete. Through the CCCM grants managed by IOM, additional resources have been allocated to ACTED the CCCM camp manager to increase site improvement interventions in the area. Displacement Tracking The third round of Data Tracking Matrix (DTM) is on going. This round aims to gather updated information on sites covered in the past round as well as expand coverage in new IDP sites. DTM teams are deployed in Bentiu, Malakal, Melut, and Mingkaman to gather information on trends in displacement as a result of recent armed violence and subsequent population movement. ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS On 14 June, IOM assisted the evacuation of 70 foreign nationals (69 Sudanese and one Swedish), by providing air transport assistance from Bentiu to Juba. 92 foreign nations assisted by IOM to evacuate as of 15 June HEALTH IOM is the main Primary Health Care actor in Malakal (Upper Nile) and Bentiu (Unity) PoCs providing clinical assistance to IDPs, returnees and host communities. IOM has also extended mobile health services to the South Sudan-Sudan border area of Wonthou (Renk County, Upper Nile), where an estimated 13,000 people are displaced. Top morbidities for all sites continue to be upper respiratory tract infections, malaria and diarrheal diseases. UNITY JONGLEI UPPER NILE Renk Acute Respiratory Tract Infections: 23% Malaria: 13% Watery Diarrhea: 12% Other Diseases: 52% 902 Consultations provided - 242 were children under 5 Bentiu PoC Acute Watery Diarrhea: 142 Bloody Diarrhea: 20 Malaria: 56 Other Diseases: 550 768 Consultations 353 415 over 5 54% 46% under 5 Malakal Acute Respiratory Tract Infections: 253 Malaria: 191 Accidental Trauma: 58 Intestinal Worms: 60 Eye Infections: 43 266 under 5 851 IDPs 916 Consultations 29% 7% 71% 93% 650 over 5 65 Host community 3
WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE IOM is the Upper Nile focal point for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assistance covering Malakal, Melut, Wau Shiluk and Rom. IOM also provides WASH support to IDPs in Turalei and Aweng (Warrap State). Malakal PoC IOM s WASH team is increasing efforts to ensure adequate water, sanitation and hygiene services are available across all three sectors at new PoC site. Steps have also been taken to ensure hygiene conditions are monitored constantly, and awareness messages reach vulnerable groups through house-to- house visits. 9 litres 60 individuals UNITY JONGLEI UPPER NILE Bentiu PoC IOM has deployed a WASH response team to strengthen hygiene promotion activities of the WASH Cluster. Due to the significant increase in the PoC population, the living conditions require urgent scale up of action to mitigate the threat of waterborne diseases. IOM is responsible for 12.5% of the overall WASH pipeline Melut PoC Due to ongoing insecurities in Renk County, the PoC has experienced an influx of IDPs since May. The population at the PoC is currently estimated to be 1,400 individuals an increase from 950 in early May. The water system established at the site is capable of supplying 30,000 litres of water each day through 600 metres of pipeline. 21 litres 52 individuals REFUGEE RESPONSE As lead provider of WASH response at the Doro camp, IOM continues to meet the needs of the camp s refugee population. All key water, hygiene and sanitation indicators are currently above the minimum standards. However, there remains a need to maintain these standards to prevent the outbreak and spread of waterborne diseases amongst the refugee population and surrounding host communities during the course of the rainy season. Hygiene and Sanitation messaging Over 8,700 individuals were reached through house visits this reporting period 22 litres 14 individuals 22 individuals per bathing facility 4
COMMON TRANSPORT SERVICE Humanitarian cargo carried by CTS trucks this reporting period: The IOM-operated Common Transport Service (CTS), a free service for transporting humanitarian supplies in South Sudan, is helping partners to deliver aid across the country. CTS trucks remain strategically positioned across the country to provide transport assistance to humanitarian partners. Wau 15 Malakal 275 RAPID RESPONSE FUND The Rapid Response Fund (RRF) is a flexible funding mechanism allowing for swift disbursement of grants through NGO/Community-Based Organization (CBO) partners in response to onset emergencies. There are currently 11 active projects under RRF occurring across four states, with current targeted 177,627 beneficiaries. Active IOM Rapid Response Fund Projects (13 June) Rumbek 65 Juba 275 Bentiu 15 645 of humanitarian cargo was transported by IOM CTS trucks this week Organization Sector(s) Location Target beneficiaries Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Humanitarian Coordination, Camp Design, Management Protection Unity, Bentiu and Upper Nile, Malakal Est. 56,037 individuals (Malakal figure plus increase in Bentiu PoC figures) People In Need (PIN) WASH, Health Juba, non-un urban sites 5,300 individuals Terre des Hommes (Tdh) Child Protection Juba, non-un urban sites 1,450 individuals Concern Worldwide Emergency Shelter, NFIs Juba, UN House PoC Christian Mission for Development (CMD) WASH Ayod, Nyirol Counties, Jonglei Est. 4,000 Households (HH) or approx. 24,000 individuals 10,000 individuals Mulrany International Health Mayom County, Unity 10,000 individuals CARE Health/WASH Bentiu PoC, Unity 17,000 individuals Nonviolent Peaceforce Protection Unity, Upper Nile, Jonglei Est. 50,000 individuals The Health Support Organization (THESO) WASH UN House, Juba 4,500 individuals Nile Hope Nutrition Fangak and Akobo West, Jonglei 6,340 individuals Mercy Corps WASH Bentiu PoC, Unity Est. 13,000 individuals [Note: target beneficiaries may be accounted for more than once, as they could benefit from more than one intervention] 177,627 target beneficiaries Funding for IOM South Sudan s emergency operations is provided by Total Beneficiaries 5