Mali Complex Emergency Situation Report No June 2012

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1 Mali Complex Emergency Situation Report No June 2012 This report is produced by the OCHA Regional Office for West and Central Africa in Dakar in collaboration with humanitarian partners and is issued by OCHA Headquarters in New York. It covers the period from 20 to 26 June The next report will be issued on or around 11July. I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES As of 26 June, the total number of internally displaced people (IDPs) within Mali was estimated at 158,857. The number of Malian refugees registered in Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Niger is now 181,742. As of 26 June, donors had committed US$79.8 million, or 37 per cent of total requirements. WFP and partners have provided immediate food assistance to 43,400 beneficiaries in the regions of Timbuktu, Gao and Kidal as of 21 June. Targeted food distributions continue in southern Mali, as well as food and seed fairs. II. Situation Overview Recent political developments Burkinabe mediators for ECOWAS, continued to discuss separately in Ouagadougou with delegations of the MNLA and Ansar Dine armed groups. At least one person was killed and five wounded in Gao on 26 June when members of armed groups shot at demonstrators protesting the assassination of a municipality official on the day before. Fighting between armed groups reportedly led to more casualties in Gao on 27 June. Humanitarian overview As of 25 June, the estimated number of IDPs is 158,857 across the country. The figure includes 51,857 registered individuals in the south and an estimated 107,000 in the north (WFP 3 April). Fighting between armed groups reported on 12 and 13 June 2012 led to renewed population movements from northern Mali to the south. A total of 4,103 new IDPs were registered in southern Mali between 15 and 21 June, including 3,885 in Mopti. Preliminary interviews revealed that most of the newcomers are from Timbuktu and the surrounding villages. As of 25 June, UNHCR had registered 181,742 Malian refugees living in Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Niger. UNHCR also registered 2,250 Nigeriens who returned to Niger from Mali because of the conflict. Some 30,000 refugees may also be in Algeria according to a statement by the Algerian Government on 19 March. 1 A few dozen Malians have sought asylum in other countries (including 44 registered in Guinea and 20 in Togo). Unregistered Malians are living in Nouakchott, Mauritania, and Niamey, Niger and probably in other locations. 1 UNHCR has developed a specific web portal on the Mali crisis that gives overall as well as by country figures and information on refugees, needs and response. 1

2 The main constraints on humanitarian action in Mali remain secure access for all humanitarian actors to the northern regions of Gao, Timbuktu and Kidal. The Red Crescent Society of Qatar has sent an evaluation team to the Gao region to assess the needs in northern Mali. Estimated number of internally displaced persons in Mali (Source: Mali Protection Cluster, 21 June) Area Number of IDPs Source Sikasso (registered individuals) 3,505 Mopti (registered individuals) 29,589 Kayes (registered individuals) 444 Segou (registered individuals) 8,400 Crisis committees and civil protection Bamako (registered individuals) 9,919 Civil Protection and CRS TOTAL Southern Mali 51,857 Northern Mali (estimates) 107,000 WFP (estimate of 3 April) GRAND TOTAL MALI 158,857 III. Humanitarian Needs and Response in Mali FOOD ASSISTANCE In northern Mali WFP has provided food assistance to 43,400 beneficiaries in the regions of Timbuktu, Gao and Kidal as of 21 June. Further deliveries with NGO partners Handicap International and Islamic Relief are currently underway to the Gao region. In southern Mali, WFP targeted food distributions continue in Kayes, Koulikoro, Mopti, Segou and Sikasso. WFP cash transfers continue in Nara and Banamba cercles in Koulikoro region, and have started in Kayes region on 22 June. Out of the planned number of 45,000 beneficiaries, 14,900 have been reached as of 21 June. WFP provided monthly food rations to 3,500 IDPs in Mopti region and distributions continue for another 2,000 IDPs with cooperating partner CARE 2

3 International. WFP is also preparing assistance for IDPs in urban areas of Bamako district with ACTED. The second phase of the CRS food and seed fairs, which started on 10 June, should end on 28 June. It targeted 7,525 households in 9 communes and 62 villages of the Djenné and Mopti cercles. Beneficiaries are receiving two month food rations and seeds of their choice to support families in the current agricultural campaign. A first CRS food and seed fair took place from 10 May to 9 June in different villages of the Djenné and Mopti cercles and reached 7,440 households, out of 7,525 targeted. In Mopti CRS distributed 266 tons of food as well as NFIs to 16,260 displaced persons and 180 vulnerable host families. In addition, 500 households have received cash grants for their most immediate needs. AGRICULTURE On 21 June, FAO signed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to finance two projects to improve cattle s sanitary status by fighting the tsetse-fly and the animal trypanosomes. The XOF420 million ($800,000) allocation will benefit 6,300 vulnerable households in Kayes, Nioro, Sikasso and Kadiolo cercles. NUTRITION Ministry of Health Nutrition Division data revealed the following statistics for the first quarter of 2012 in the six southern regions (Bamako, Kayes, Koulikoro, Mopti, Segou and Sikasso): o 1,173 children under 5 were admitted to intensive nutritional recovery centres (URENI) o 18,468 children under 5 were admitted to ambulatory nutritional recovery units for severely malnourished children (URENAS); and o 40,438 children under 5 and 10,840 pregnant and lactating women were admitted to ambulatory nutritional recovery units for moderately malnourished children (URENAM). WFP continues to implement blanket supplementary feeding programmes in the south that are intended to prevent malnutrition. Targeted supplementary feeding programmes intended to treat malnutrition are also underway in the south and in the northern region of Gao. In Gao, 1,500 moderately malnourished children under five have benefited from a 90-day treatment programme. A WFP team is currently in Kayes to train implementing partners, on monitoring and reporting tools for nutrition activities. UNICEF and the Nutrition Department, with support from NGOs, trained regional focal points and district teams (46 individuals) on community-based management of acute malnutrition and promoting Infant and Young Child Feeding. From 11 to 17 June, the NGOAMCP-ALIMA screened 951 children in Kangaba Health District of which 61 were admitted for treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). A total of 726 children suffering from SAM have been treated since January in this district, with a registered recovery rate of 89 per cent. In Kolokani Health District, 72 children suffering from SAM were admitted for treatment. In Gao Health District, ACF-E has screened 1,124 children under five, with 148 (URENAM), 52 (URENAS), and 11 (URENI) admitted. In Ansongo Health District, 579 children were screened, and 37 (URENAM), 20 (URENAS) and 6 (URENI) were admitted for treatment. In Ouelessebougou Health District, 315 children were screened between 3 and 10 June, of whom 24 were admitted to the SAM therapeutic programme. In Baroueli District (Segou Region) in May, the Belgian Red Cross registered 187 children under five as admitted to URENAS for treatment of SAM. 24 children were also admitted to URENI. Altogether, 728 children under 5 and 596 pregnant and lactating women were screened in May. Trucks and personnel from MDM Belgium arrived in Gao and Kidal regions last week. The team brought health supplies to support local health centres. For more information on the nutrition cluster visit: 3

4 WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE Needs: WASH partners continue to analyze information from rapid assessments undertaken from the past few weeks: In Mopti, needs assessment done by CARE highlighted a problem in terms of water quality and maintenance of existing boreholes and wells, most of them public. It also found that families are aware of household water treatment techniques and hand hygiene but cannot practice because of product availability and price increase. In Menaka, an IRC rapid assessment indicates that up to 50 per cent of existing water supply infrastructures are dysfunctional. Looting of fuel and parts, overuse and the cessation of traditional operation and maintenance activities are the causes for the water point failure. Fuel supply to the remaining functional motorized system is precarious. Waiting time has increased and conflicts have appeared at remaining functional water points. The use of unsafe wells has increased and water points are drying up. Some 5,000 persons, predominantly IDP groups have gathered at three large ponds in Anderamboukane, Tin Fadimata and Tinabao and are currently reliant on turbid, contaminated surface water for human consumption, domestic use and stock water. Livestock have unlimited access to the ponds, increasing the risks of waterborne diseases. IRC, in collaboration with UNICEF are providing fuel to ensure water supply in Ménéka city for 34,000 people.. Gaps and constraints: WASH partners who have undertaken rapid assessments are seeking to increase funding to scale up WASH interventions. HEALTH Needs: Priority health programmes in northern regions remain interrupted and must be re-started, including immunization campaigns, reproductive health care and care for patients with chronic diseases. There is still a lack of qualified staff and of medicines in the northern regions. As a result of a mission to the northern regions, composed of 35 medical specialists providing equipment and medicine, considerable efforts were made to collect epidemiological data in Timbuktu and Gao. Access to health care has improved in the three northern regions and the sanitary districts of the Mopti region that are affected by the conflict. The National Immunization Days and SIAN activities (Intensification of Nutrition Activities week) will be held in an integrated way between June 29 and July 2 in the regions of Mopti, Kayes, Koulikoro, Sikasso, Segou and Bamako. The activities are coordinated by the National Department of Health and receive financial support from UNICEF, WHO and some NGOs partners, as HKI. The SIAN and JNV aim to vaccinate 5.78 million children under age 5 against polio; administer vitamin A to 5,262,347 children aged 6 to 59 months, as well as abendazole (deworming) to nearly 4,736,112 children from 12 to 59 months; and reach postpartum women. Gaps and constraints: Humanitarian access in northern regions remains limited and impedes the delivery of appropriate aid. 4

5 LOGISTICS / UNHAS The logistics cluster continues to define its fuel contingency plan; monthly fuel needs estimations for the humanitarian community in Mali were completed. A list of available warehouses and clearing agents was shared and is posted on the logistics cluster website UNHAS continues to operate weekly flights for the humanitarian community within Mali (Kayes and Mopti) and to Niger (Niamey) departing from Bamako. EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS Radio training is ongoing for all UN staff. Radio operators are being recruited for Mopti. EDUCATION UNICEF delivered 20 School in a Box kits benefitting 1,600 children as well as 20 Recreation kits benefitting 1,600 children to schools in southern regions hosting IDP children. CRS distributed school stationery items to 260 students. From 18 to 23 June, Education Cluster members collected information on out-of-school displaced children and host schools in southern regions. The results will help planning interventions at the local level. As of 22 June, 6,895 children affected by conflict from the northern regions have been identified as having access to education in schools in the southern regions. 4,709 conflict-affected children and 30 teachers have received school materials support from the Education Cluster members. Activities related to remedial courses have been initiated with the support from several education partners, including CARITAS, COREN, Cri de Coeur, and Plan Mali for 2,325 candidates to final exams in primary and secondary schools in the southern regions. In the same regions 162 technical and vocational training students have been benefiting from remedial courses. Gaps and constraints An extension of catch-up classes is needed for conflict affected school children who are not sitting for final examinations. Inclusive approach is needed to organize final examinations for children remaining in the northern regions. PROTECTION Needs: Violence by members of armed groups is reportedly increasing and there is a lack of equipment and specialized staff for survivors of sexual violence Child protection: As of 22 June, 410 unaccompanied children (23 girls and 387 boys) and 92 separated children (43 girls and 49 boys) have been identified in the conflict-affected areas. A second training was held for partners on IDTR (identification, documentation, tracing and reunification) for separated and non-accompanied children. As of 22 June, 11 people have been trained as trainers and will replicate the training in Segou, Mopti, Koulikoro and Sikasso in the coming weeks. The Protection cluster has identified 175 children who were recruited by armed groups, and 8 victims of sexual violence in the conflict-affected areas. A total of 39 cluster partners in child protection (13 in southern Mali and 26 in areas affected by the conflict) have been trained by UNICEF on psychosocial support for children affected by armed conflict and displacement. 15 to 28 recreational kits were distributed by UNICEF in 14 cercles in Gao, Mopti and Timbuktu regions. Mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO): 46 victims of UXO have been identified so far, including 25 children (two girls and 23 boys), of whom two have died. A campaign on the risks of UXO was conducted with displaced communities in the regions of Mopti, Gao, Timbuktu, Kidal and Bamako. As of 21 June, 535 children (115 girls and 420 boys) have been informed of the risks 5

6 Gender-based violence: A rapid assessment of the situation of displaced populations and capacity of health facilities was conducted by UNFPA and the National Directorate of Health in the Segou and Mopti region from 6-10 June has revealed 14 cases of sexual violence in San. Reproductive Health Kits and 6,150 Dignity Kits ordered by UNFPA are awaiting delivery. IV. Response to refugee needs in neighbouring countries Burkina Faso As of 21 June, the number of Malian refugees registered in Burkina Faso stood at 65,009. There are five official sites: Fererio (Capacity 25,000 persons), Gandafobou (10,000), Goudebo (5,000) in Oudalam region, and Mentao (capacity 15,000) and Damba (10,000) in Soum region. The level registration should start on 20 June and last for 80 to 90 days. Agriculture: FAO continues to provide animal feeds and veterinary treatment to refugees and host communities livestock in the provinces of Oudalan and Soum. As of 20 June, more than 100 tons of animal feeds and 105,000 ml of veterinaries drugs and vaccines were provided to refugees and their hosts livestock. Food: Between 19 and 25 June, tons of food was distributed, bringing the total distributed to 1, tons. Shelters: As of 21 June, UNHCR had installed 1,973 tents. The material for 1,200 community shelters planned by HELP has been distributed to refugees to accommodate their needs. Out of 2,000 tents that arrived, 1,000 were allocated to Mentao and 500 are planned for Sahgnioniogo. 50 community premises have been set up for newly arrived; five distribution centres have been completed and three more are under construction.15,000 tarpaulins were ordered to assist household in building temporary shelters. Wash: Big gaps remain in all the camps in terms of latrines, showers and available potable water. A bid process is underway for the construction of 80 latrines and 80 toilets in Gandafabou, and 60 latrines and 60 toilets in Fererio. Construction should begin in July. Following contracts signed at the end of May with companies for the Gaps in latrines, shower and potable water in official refugee sites In Burkina Faso (Source: UNHCR 21 June) Camp Gap in Latrines Gap in showers Gap in potable water (m3 per day) Fereiro Mentao Damba Goudebo Gandafabou rehabilitation of 25 boreholes in host villages near refugee camps, 8 boreholes have been rehabilitated so far (Intangoum 1, Inabao 2, Gandafabou 2 and saghnionogo 3).In Mentao and Demba, additional drillings have already been made to bridge the gap but are not yet functional. Hygiene committees have been put in place in Mentao and Damba and Hygiene awareness is organised by the Red Cross and Oxfam. In both camps, hand-washing stations and trash bins have been installed. Education: A total of 1,600 refugee schoolchildren aged 3 to 17, spanning from preschool, primary and post primary cycles have been integrated in schools close to the refugee sites. The Government has taken measures to ensure that those children who were due to sit exams in Mali can take the exams in Burkina Faso. School vacation classes have been organized to allow children to catch-up. UNICEF has provided equipment (desks), textbooks, school supplies and 60 tents. Child protection: UNICEF, in conjunction with government, Terre des Hommes, Save the Children Canada and Plan Burkina are monitoring 14,584 children In Fererio, Gandafabou, Bobo, Somgande, Mentao and Damba. Activities include and recreational and sport activities for children and youths; psychosocial assistance to approximately 7,000 children and mothers; sensitization on child protection in emergencies and conflict prevention; support to birth registration; identification of separated and unaccompanied children and support to family reunification; and setting up of monitoring and reporting mechanism on violations of the Rights of the Child. 6

7 Health/Nutrition: During the third week of June, 5,990 refugee children between nine months and 15 years were vaccinated against measles. The malnutrition screening of 2,588 refugee children under five years revealed that 0.5 per cent of them suffer from severe acute malnutrition and 3.0 per cent from moderate malnutrition. Mauritania Refugees: As of 26 June, a total of 74,104 Malian refugees (15,526 families) have been registered in Mauritania, compared to 71,044 on 17 June (an increase of 3,060 individuals). Shelter: There are 9,297 family tents (each for a family of five) installed and 98 in stock. 9,395 additional tents are needed. Non-food items: Partial distribution of cooking kits, mosquito nets, travel bags, blankets, jerry-cans and sanitary and hygiene kits for women and girls have taken place. There are additional needs for cooking kits, mosquito nets, travel bags, blankets, jerry-cans and hygiene kits as well as mats, buckets and soap. Nutrition: Two thirds of the children from six months to five years old have been screened, of whom 20.1 per cent suffer from malnutrition. Health: 82 per cent of the refugees have been immunized against measles and polio. The main needs are for psychological assistance, assistance to people with disabilities, medication and equipment for reproductive health, as well as qualified health staff and a maternity hospital. WASH: Water trucking to the camp is now 560 m3 per day, and available potable water per person is 9.6 litres per day (standard: 15l/p/d). 50 per cent of refugees live less than 200 meters from water access. A total of 258 taps have been installed in the camp, with an average of 287 persons per tap (the standard is max 250 per/tap). There are now 1,201 latrines (one for 62 persons, for a standard of 1 for 50). OXFAM and the Government are drilling boreholes, to be equipped by Solidarités International (SI) with UNHCR and ICRC. Main needs are for garbage pit, water bladders, additional latrines and showers kits for water analysis, generators and large submersible pumps. Three additional boreholes are also needed. In the longer term, a permanent system for providing water, from pumping to distribution, must be set up. Education: 3,637 children (1,887 boys and 1,750 girls) are registered to attend four schools, with 17 tents for 34 classes. Niger As of 26 June, 42,629 registered Malian refugees were living in Niger. In addition, 2,250 Nigeriens had returned from Mali, giving an overall total of 44,879. V. Coordination Correction: The commission on population movements activated on 14 June within the Protection Cluster is coordinated by IOM, not OCHA, as wrongly reported in the SITREP #9. VI. Funding As of 26 June, and according to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS), donors had provided $79.8 million to respond 213 million to the crisis in Mali, or 37 per cent of the $213 million required (US$) required. Funding requirements for refugees in neighbouring countries remained unchanged and covered as follows: Burkina Faso: $5.9 million (19 per cent of $30.48 million required) Mauritania: $9.96 million (21 per cent of $48 million required) Niger: $2.5 million (18 per cent of $13.53 million required). 37 % funded 7

8 VII. Contact Bamako: Loubna Benhayoune, Head of Office a.i., OCHA Mali, Tel: Dakar: Rémi Dourlot, Public Information Officer, OCHA-ROWCA ;Tel: ; Cell: Dakar: Noël P. Tsekouras, Deputy Head of Office, OCHA-ROWCA tsekouras@un.org; Tel.: New York: Amanda Pitt ; OCHA NY Spokesperson pitta@un.org; Tel: ; Mobile: New York: Gunhilde Utsogn, Humanitarian Affairs Officer utsogn@un.org; Tel: ; Cell: For more information, please visit To be added or deleted from this sitrep mailing list, please ochareporting@un.org or visit: 8