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OVERVIEW
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Côte d'Ivoire continues to be impacted by the Spillover of conflict from the Central Sahel crisis.
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Since February 2023, as a consequence of the deterioration of the situation in Burkina-Faso, the Government of Cote d’Ivoire has reopened its land borders. It also continues to increase its military presence in the north with a deployment of defence and security forces in the localities bordering Burkina Faso.
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According to UNHCR, as of 16 May 2023, 22,005 people, of whom 59% are children–the majority under 12 years of age, fled from Burkina Faso into northern areas of Côte d’Ivoire. These populations are living in host communities, putting an additional pressure on already fragile basic social services.
HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
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The coordination of the response is led by the National Security Council, in close consultation with UNHCR with the RC’s office.
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Three joint assessments (Government, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNWOMEN, UNFPA, WHO, UNDP) were conducted in January, February and April 2023 in the Regions of Tchologo and Bounkani in the north and north-east, to assess whether the humanitarian needs of both refugee and the local/hosting populations are met.
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Two refugee relocation sites have been identified by the Government. The Government started the construction of 2,144 shelters (1,072 per site). The sites include water points and blocs of toilets and showers.
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The Government sent in February 2023, 12.5 Tons of rice to Bouna in Bounkani region and Ouangolodougou in Tchologo region to be distributed to both the refugees and the host communities’ population.
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From March 29 to April 1, 2023, the UNICEF Representative conducted a field visit to identify support needs for decentralized coordination and to monitor interventions carried out in Ferkéssedougou, Ouangolodougou, Bole, Tougbo,
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UNICEF will need additional flexible funding to meet the increasing needs caused by the continued influx of people from Burkina-Faso.