Flash Update #10: The Impact of the Situation in Sudan on Ethiopia (As of 22 May 2023)

Highlights

• The number of people arriving at the Metema entry point of Amhara Region exceeds 26,000 as of 21 May.

• Health partners supporting health facilities in preparedness and treatment response including response to survivors of genderbased violence.

• Water, hot meals, and nutrition screening for young children and pregnant and lactating women, are being provided at entry points.

• Healthcare and water supply required for more than 700 people relocated to the Mandefro Terara transit site.

• The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) appeals for US$253.9mil ($38.7mil for Ethiopia) in supplementary funding to support neighbouring countries to address additional needs emerging from the Sudan emergency.

Situation Overview

The flow of people from Sudan into Ethiopia has shown a rise in the past several days with 844 and 45 arrivals in Metema and Kurmuk entry points of Amhara and Benishangul Gumuz regions respectively, on 18 May alone. The larger influx has been observed via Metema, which now exceeds over 26,400 as of 21 May. Metema alone recorded 1,180 arrivals (821 Ethiopians and 359 Third Country Nationals (TCNs) on 21 May.