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Burundi Situation Update: July-December 2015

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Situation Update

  • Efforts to monitor internal displacements in Burundi continue, as IOM extended the coverage of the DTM to Rutana Province.

  • A humanitarian hotline (+257 22 27 40 10) was launched in October to increase two-way communication with affected communities.

Flood Response

  • On November 5, IOM, the Burundian Red Cross and the Ministry of Social Affairs conducted an initial CCCM assessment in the Rumonge Province, affected by landslides.

  • On November 13, IOM supported the Red Cross in setting up an IDP site for 161 households affected by the landslides.

Forgotten Crisis

  • On September 29, 150 protection committee members were trained on psycho-social counseling and support in Rutana and Makamba Provinces.

  • On November 17, IOM organized a socio-cultural event in Makamba Province to promote social cohesion, reconciliation and peace building.