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Armed conflict in Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to neighbouring countries. As of 4 July 2023, over 60,000 people have arrived in Ethiopia through multiple border crossing points in Amhara, Benishangul Gumz, and Gambella Regions.
IOM has scaled up presence at border crossing points and its Migration Response Centre (MRC) in Metema, providing multisectoral assistance to arriving people, including health, water and sanitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), onward transportation, and tailored protection assistance.
KEY CONCERNS
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Onward transportation is one of the key needs and gaps.
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Heavy rains have made the conditions and terrains very difficult for aid workers to provide timely support.
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Inadequate access to life-saving services including food, NFIs,
WASH, and health. -
Protection services are a major concern, with GBV case management requiring urgent attention.
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Insufficient land at border crossing points to construct adequate shelter and WASH infrastructure.
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There is a need to improve solid waste management system at Points of Entry.
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Language barrier is a key challenge in providing necessary information and services.