Attachments
HIGHLIGHTS
By beginning of 2019, Mali’s security situation remained fragile and of concern despite the commencement of the Disarmament, Demobilizations and Reintegration (DDR) process. The complex attacks on civilians, national security as well as on international forces including carjacking remain a challenge. On the humanitarian front, although the access is a challenge, humanitarian actors continued to work under strict security mitigation measures put in place in order to protect and assist both Malian nationals as well as IDP returnees, returning refugees and refugees.
Refugees. The continued displacements within Mali and from the neighboring countries due to intercommunal and armed conflicts were additional problems that had adverse effects on UNHCR’s operations amid budgetary constraints.
KEY INDICATORS
30 sensitizations, were organized for 402 persons in transit movements.
The Protection Cluster consolidated 22 allegations of human rights violations, reported by its partner AMSS.
702 persons on the move were identified as part of the Mixed Movements’ monitoring activities.
PRIORITIES
Support voluntary repatriation of refugees in protracted situation.
Continue the process of naturalisation for Mauritanian refugees who have indicated their desire for local integration.
Support and advocate for the functioning of the Appeals Board as well as expedite the granting of refugee status to eligible applicants.
Strengthen the protection of persons of concern through socio-economic activities and access to basic rights.
Strengthen the advocacy for the domestication of the Kampala Convention for IDPs.
Approach other UN Agencies to encourage them to intervene through projects to strengthen basic social structures (within the “delivering as one” context).