Logistics and Telecommunications

MAJOR CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE HIP

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

• Relief agencies have expressed concern that intensified fighting in Abyan Governorate between Republic of Yemen Government (RoYG) security forces and militant groups may lead to civilian casualties and population movements out of the area. Relief agencies are preparing contingency plans to respond to potential humanitarian needs.

Background

The 2011 agricultural season has experienced a significant lack of rainfall essential for agronomic production. The insufficient rainfall, coupled with an increase in the price of fuel and basic food items, is drastically affecting the already unstable food situation in Mauritania. In addition, the reduction in grazing areas and drinking points is threatening the health of local livestock. These combined events could exacerbate an already difficult humanitarian situation.

Summary: On 13 October 2011, CHF 308,682 was allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support Cambodian Red Cross in delivering immediate assistance to some 10,110 families (approximately 49,520 beneficiaries) for three months from October 2011 through January 2012. On 28 March 2012, an additional CHF 10,053 was allocated from the DREF, bringing the total allocation for this operation to CHF 318,735.

General

• Overall, 1,147 truckloads (31,736 tons) were unloaded at the crossings.

• Due to the heavy-duty diesel crisis from Egypt to the Gaza strip in order to operate the power plant, operating the power plant may be problematic and the electricity may temporarily not work in the strip.

Detailed Itemization of Truckloads Delivered to the Gaza Strip

Erez

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.