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Download PDF (71.21 KB)USG Valerie Amos Statement

Humanitarian chief supports Burkina Faso’s approach to food crisis: Address urgent needs now and build resilience to future emergencies

(Ouagadougou/New York, 22 May 2012) The United Nations and its partners are supporting the efforts of the Government of Burkina Faso to respond to the food and nutrition crisis, which is affecting some 2.8 million people - or a fifth of the population - as well as some 60,000 Malian refugees, said Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos today.

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21 May 2012 - More than 1,000 families have been affected by recent flash floods and heavy storms Gode and Korahe zones.

Link: Humanitarian Bulletin - Weekly Humanitarian Highlights in Ethiopia, 21 May 2012

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I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES
· An agreement between Malian authorities and ECOWAS mediators extends the mandate of interim President Traoré and mandates a one-year transition to civilian rule.

· The number of estimated IDPs in Mali has increased to 150,460 after new assessments were conducted in Mopti cercles. A monitoring and identification system is being developed to enable more accurate IDP assessments.

· According to the Government of Mali, 1.76 million people are affected by food insecurity in the north,including Segou and Mopti regions.

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This report is produced by OCHA Afghanistan in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 17 to 22 May 2012. The next report will be issued on or around 23 May 2012.

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES

• Afghan Minister of RRD and the Humanitarian Coordinator, accompanied by Heads and representatives of UN organizations, visited the affected people on Tuesday 22 May and expresses sympathy to the families of 19 Afghans who died and the over 10,000 (4,000 families) displaced as a result of the flash floods.

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Faits saillants
- La réponse humanitaire aux mouvements de population massifs sur l’axe Kalehe-Minova s’active.
- Des acteurs humanitaires reprennent leurs activités dans les Hauts Plateaux d’Uvira.
- 170 personnes formées à la prévention et la prise en charge du choléra dans trois zones endémiques.

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DESTACADOS:

PERÚ: Hasta mayo, unas 809,840 personas han sido afectadas por lluvias.

COLOMBIA: Más de 172,120 afectados por la temporada de lluvias.

GUATEMALA: Las autoridades monitorean la actividad del Volcán de Fuego.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

PERU: Some 809,840 people have been affected by rains in May. Hail has affected other 1,280 people.

COLOMBIA: More than 172,120 people have been affected by the rainy season

GUATEMALA: Authorities are monitoring activity from the Fuego Volcano.

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I. FAITS SAILLANTS/PRINCIPALES PRIORITES

  • 3,5 millions de personnes environ sont touchées par la crise alimentaire et nutritionnelle au Mali. 175000 enfants de moins de cinq ans souffrent de malnutrition aiguë sévère dans le pays, et plus 385 000 souffrent de malnutrition aiguë modérée.

  • La situation qui prévaut au nord du Mali demeure précaire, mais la grande majorité des personnes touchées par la crise alimentaire et nutritionnelle se trouve au sud et nécessite une aide d’urgence.

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The original 2012 appeal publised in January, required US$ 121.6 million to respond to the need of 262,000 people

Link: Humanitarian Bulletin: Issue 01 - April 2012

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Situation Overview

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I. Highlights / Key Priorities

● Donor assistance of over FJ$12 million provided to WASH, Education, Health and Shelter response.

● Concerns and priorities remain, particularly in the area of early recovery.

● A total of 43 houses were destroyed across the Ba, Lautoka, Nadi and Nadroga districts based on Government assessments.

● On 30 April, the last evacuation centre was closed and the final 79 evacuees returned to their communities.

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The cumulative number of Ivorians who crossed the border into Liberia to seek refuge, following the post electoral violence is estimated at 224,067 individuals. About 156,759 of these refugees have returned home since, leaving about 67,308 in the country benefiting from humanitarian assistance and protection.

Link: Humanitarian Bulletin: Issue 01 - April 2012

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Belg/Gu Assessment Update

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CRITICAL ISSUES

  • The CAP objectives can be attained only if funding is provided in an even manner all the sectors participating in the CaP. Consequences of such a funding policy would help prevent indirect humanitarian risks

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Faits saillants

• Mortalité infantile à l’Unité nutritionnelle de l’Hôpital Général de Référence d’Ango par manque de sang.
• Haut et Bas Uélé : Soulagement et inquiétude à l’annonce, sur les ondes de radio, de l’arrestation d’un des principaux leaders de la LRA, près de la frontière RCA-RDC

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Just outside the village of Gollion in Switzerland, 37 emergency response specialists recently took part in a training exercise designed to give them the skills they will need when they are first on the scene of a major disaster.

Read the full article on OCHA's website

12 jours pour former une équipe d’urgence

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