http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/ Recent Disaster Assistance Fact Sheets and Situation Reports from the U.S. Agency for International Development. All linked files are in PDF format. en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/kenya/template/fs_sr/fy2010/kenya_fi_sr02_11-06-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/kenya/template/fs_sr/fy2010/kenya_fi_sr02_11-06-2009.pdf Kenya - Food Insecurity Food insecurity remains high in many parts of Kenya due to consecutive seasons of poor rainfall. However, FEWS NET expects normal- to above-normal October to December short rains resulting from an El Niño effect to improve agricultural and pastoral productivity throughout the country. As a result of increased rainfall, humanitarian organizations anticipate improved food security throughout Kenya between January and March 2010. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:50:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/fy2010/sudan_ce_sr1_11-06-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/fy2010/sudan_ce_sr1_11-06-2009.pdf Sudan - Complex Emergency Insecurity and attacks targeting humanitarian workers continue to hinder the provision of humanitarian assistance to affected populations in Darfur. Relief agencies continue to monitor food security, access to safe drinking water, health concerns, and population movement throughout Darfur and to provide food and non-food assistance to affected populations. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:13:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2010/pakistan_ce_fs02_11-13-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2010/pakistan_ce_fs02_11-13-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency On November 2, the U.N. announced a Security Level Four designation for Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). According to U.N. representatives, at Level Four the U.N. will only conduct emergency operations, which include humanitarian operations, and will limit the presence of international staff to those vital for emergency, humanitarian relief, or security activities. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:24:31 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs12_11-16-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs12_11-16-2009.pdf Indonesia - Earthquake On November 16, USAID/OFDA announced the provision of nearly $800,000 to Handicap International (HI) for health, protection, and shelter and settlement activities, as well as the transportation and distribution of emergency relief supplies, benefitting populations affected by the September 30 and October 1 earthquakes in West Sumatra Province. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:27:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/philippines_ts_fs09-11-12-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/philippines_ts_fs09-11-12-2009.pdf Philippines - Tropical Storms On November 12, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton arrived in the Philippines for a two-day visit, during which the Secretary plans to hold consultations with senior Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) officials, highlighting important aspects of U.S.-Philippines bilateral relations, including disaster relief and recovery efforts, as well as the U.S.-Philippines treaty alliance. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:10:17 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs11_10-27-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs11_10-27-2009.pdf Indonesia - Earthquake Following heavy rains during the week of October 19, humanitarian staff noted significant concerns regarding communities situated in earthquake-affected landslide-prone areas in West Sumatra Province, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As a result, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) relocated 568 households, or approximately 3,000 individuals, residing in landslide-prone areas in Agam District. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:14:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs05_10-27-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs05_10-27-2009.pdf Asia and Pacific - Storms, Floods, and Tsunami In FY 2010 to date, the U.S. Government (USG) has provided $13,789,906 in humanitarian assistance to Asia and Pacific countries to mitigate impacts of recent storms, floods, and tsunami. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:54:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/philippines_ts_fs07-10-22-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/philippines_ts_fs07-10-22-2009.pdf Philippines - Tropical Storms According to the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GoRP) National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), Tropical Storm Ketsana (Ondoy) and Typhoon Parma (Pepeng) have affected nearly 8.8 million people, leaving 902 people dead, more than 207,000 people displaced in shelters, and more than 210,000 houses damaged or destroyed as of October 22. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:55:53 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs04_10-20-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs04_10-20-2009.pdf Asia and Pacific - Storms, Floods, and Tsunami On October 20, the U.N. issued a flash appeal requesting more than $10 million in support of Government of Laos (GoL), non-governmental organization (NGO), and U.N. operations in Laos following Typhoon Ketsana, with priority areas in health, shelter, food provision, road clearance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:48:40 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs09_10-15-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs09_10-15-2009.pdf Indonesia - Earthquake On October 14, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) announced that the Sumatra earthquake resulted in 1,117 deaths, including 210 missing individuals reclassified by the GoI as casualties. The GoI BNPB reported that recovery efforts have now ceased. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:05:28 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs08_10-13-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs08_10-13-2009.pdf Indonesia - Earthquake On October 10, a flight carrying 45 metric tons (MT) of relief commodities, including 340 rolls of plastic sheeting, 7,200 10-liter water containers, 6,720 hygiene kits, and 6 power generators arrived in Padang from the USAID/OFDA warehouse in Dubai. The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is distributing the commodities-valued at more than $383,000 including transport-to earthquake-affected populations. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:57:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/philippines_sf_fs05-10-13-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/philippines_sf_fs05-10-13-2009.pdf Philippines - Tropical Storms An October 13 USAID/OFDA charter flight delivered relief items, including 20,064 hygiene kits, 50,060 bars of soap, and 20,400 10-liter collapsible water containers to Manila to support relief efforts in the Philippines, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Manila and Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GoRP) authorities. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) received the commodities and plans to deliver the assistance to more than 20,000 flood-affected families. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:09:04 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs03_10-14-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs03_10-14-2009.pdf Asia and Pacific - Storms, Floods, and Tsunami On October 14, Tropical Storm Ketsana made landfall in Vietnam, bringing heavy rain to five northern provinces. The Government of Vietnam (GoV) pre-emptively evacuated nearly 30,000 people; however, the GoV National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts the storm will weaken before causing severe flooding. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:04:59 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs06_10-08-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs06_10-08-2009.pdf Indonesia - Earthquake The Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has identified a number of remote communities in West Sumatra Province with no access to assistance due to difficult terrain and blocked roads. Thu, 06 Oct 2009 16:13:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs02_10-08-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs02_10-08-2009.pdf Asia - Storms and Tsunami On October 6, the U.N. issued a flash appeal requesting more than $74 million in support of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GoRP), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and U.N. operations in the Philippines following landfall of Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:42:35 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs01_10-5-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/eastasia_pacific_ts_fs01_10-5-2009.pdf East Asia and Pacific - Tsunami and Storms On September 26, Tropical Storm Ketsana made landfall in the northern Philippines with maximum sustained wind speeds of approximately 53 miles per hour (mph), bringing sustained heavy rains throughout Luzon Island. On September 29, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake generated a local tsunami that affected the Samoan islands. On October 3, Typhoon Parma made landfall in the Cagayan Province of Luzon Island in the northern Philippines, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 92 mph, according to the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:16:27 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs03_10-05-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs03_10-05-2009.pdf Indonesia - Earthquake According to the Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the earthquake has resulted in 608 confirmed deaths in West Sumatra Province. The GoI BNPB reported that 343 individuals remain missing and an unconfirmed number of people remain trapped under collapsed infrastructure. Humanitarian agencies expect figures to increase as relief efforts expand into remote areas surrounding Padang. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:57:08 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/philippines_sf_fs02-10-05-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2010/philippines_sf_fs02-10-05-2009.pdf Philippines - Tropical Storms On October 3, Typhoon Parma, known locally as Pepeng, made landfall in the Cagayan Province of Luzon Island in the northern Philippines, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 92 miles per hour (mph). Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:54:29 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs02_10-02-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs02_10-02-2009.pdf Indonesia - Earthquake On October 2, the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta reported that the principle airport in West Sumatra Province reopened after sustaining damage and electrical outages following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sumatra Island on September 30. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:59:59 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/central_african_republic/template/files/eca_sr02_09-30-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/central_african_republic/template/files/eca_sr02_09-30-2009.pdf East and Central Africa Region - Chronic conflict, cyclical drought, floods, disease outbreaks, environmental degradation, rapid population growth, and limited government capacity present significant challenges to vulnerable populations in east and central Africa (ECA). Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:27:40 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs01_10-01-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs01_10-01-2009.pdf Indonesia - Earthquake On September 30, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck approximately 30 miles off the western coast of Sumatra Island in Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A magnitude 5.5 aftershock followed the initial earthquake. According to the U.N. Office of Coordination Affairs (OCHA), the earthquakes resulted in 529 deaths, although the figure is expected to increase significantly following assessments of affected areas. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:17:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_eq_fs01_09-30-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_eq_fs01_09-30-2009.pdf Pakistan - Floods, Earthquake, and Complex Emergency From July through early August 2008, monsoon rains and related flooding affected populations throughout Pakistan, killing 40 individuals and affecting an estimated 241,000 others, including approximately 175,000 people displaced from communities in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). Floods also damaged or destroyed an estimated 12,000 houses, in addition to infrastructure, crops, and agricultural land. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:18:51 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sudan_ce_sr13_09-30-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sudan_ce_sr13_09-30-2009.pdf Sudan - Complex Emergency Insecurity and attacks targeting humanitarian workers continue to hinder the provision of humanitarian assistance to affected populations in Darfur. Relief agencies continue to monitor food security, access to safe drinking water, and population movement throughout Darfur and to provide food and non-food assistance to affected populations. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:08:08 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/afghanistan/template/fs_sr/afghanistan_ce_sr03_09-30-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/afghanistan/template/fs_sr/afghanistan_ce_sr03_09-30-2009.pdf Afghanistan - Complex Emergency Since August 20 presidential and parliamentary elections, the number of attacks by insurgents on civilian targets decreased. However, the humanitarian community has expressed concern about an increase in violence and concomitant decrease in humanitarian access if results require runoff elections. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:53:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/iraq/template/fs_sr/iraq_sr02_09-30-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/iraq/template/fs_sr/iraq_sr02_09-30-2009.pdf Iraq - Complex Emergency In the first half of 2009, IDPs and refugees returned to areas of origin at a gradual pace due to overall improved security in areas of origin and deteriorating living conditions in areas of displacement. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:43:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/philippines_sf_fs01-09-30-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/philippines_sf_fs01-09-30-2009.pdf Philippines - Tropical Storm On September 26, Tropical Storm Ketsana, known locally as Ondoy, made landfall in the northern Philippines with wind speeds of approximately 53 miles per hour (mph), bringing sustained heavy rains throughout Luzon Island. In two days, the island received the equivalent of a typical monsoon month's rainfall, submerging 80 percent of the capital city Manila and causing the most extensive flooding Manila has experienced in more than 40 years. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:52:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2009/haiti_pm_fs01_09-29-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2009/haiti_pm_fs01_09-29-2009.pdf Haiti - Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Programs The GoH has established a National Disaster Risk Management System (NDRMS), of which the Civil Protection Directorate (DPC) is the executive secretariat. USAID has supported the development of NDRMS, in conjunction with UNDP, since the system's inception in 1999. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:28:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2009/zimbabwe_ce_sr10_09-29-09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2009/zimbabwe_ce_sr10_09-29-09.pdf Zimbabwe - Complex Emergency On September 9, OCHA reported that humanitarian conditions had improved during the preceding several months. Contributing factors included the end of the 2008/2009 cholera outbreak; a reduction in the number of food aid beneficiaries following the April harvest; and improvements to the health system, as evidenced by swift action in response to the first confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza in Zimbabwe. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:36:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/drc/template/fs_sr/fy2009/drc_ce_sr05_09-29-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/drc/template/fs_sr/fy2009/drc_ce_sr05_09-29-2009.pdf Democratic Republic of the Congo - Complex Emergency Despite ongoing population displacement in parts of North Kivu, South Kivu, and Orientale provinces due to ongoing fighting between government forces and armed groups, relief agencies report a near-complete emptying of IDP camps near Goma city, North Kivu Province, and associated large-scale IDP returns to areas of origin in southern North Kivu. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:46:34 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/somalia_ce_sr09_09-23-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/somalia_ce_sr09_09-23-2009.pdf Somalia - Complex Emergency According to a September 8 FSNAU post-gu season analysis, Somalia is currently experiencing the country's most significant humanitarian crisis in nearly two decades, with nearly 3.8 million people requiring humanitarian assistance until December 2009. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:52:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/chad/template/fs_sr/fy2009/chad_ce_sr04_09-25-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/chad/template/fs_sr/fy2009/chad_ce_sr04_09-25-2009.pdf Chad - Complex Emergency Throughout 2009, tensions along the Chad-Sudan border have continued, exacerbating the already insecure operating environment for relief agencies and resulting in frequent suspension of humanitarian assistance. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:59:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/west_africa/template/fs_sr/west_africa_fs01_092809.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/west_africa/template/fs_sr/west_africa_fs01_092809.pdf West Africa - Floods Heavy seasonal rains and associated flooding have killed more than 180 people and affected more than 600,000 others in West Africa since June 2009, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:24:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs31_09-22-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs31_09-22-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency According to the Government of Pakistan (GoP) Special Support Group (SSG), the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) had registered and verified nearly 383,000 internally displaced families in Pakistan as of September 21, including more than 264,000 families that have returned to areas of origin in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:35:14 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/ethiopia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/ethiopia_ce_sr11_09-17-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/ethiopia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/ethiopia_ce_sr11_09-17-2009.pdf Ethiopia - Complex Emergency Consecutive seasons of failed rains continue to exacerbate food insecurity in Ethiopia. According to the GFDRE's July post-belg assessment, 6.2 million Ethiopians will require emergency food assistance through the end of 2009, representing an increase of 1.3 million people from January to June 2009. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:25:35 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs30_09-15-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs30_09-15-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency During the week of September 7, the Government of Pakistan (GoP) decided to re-open the registration process for newly displaced individuals, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:03:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sri_lanka/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sri_lanka_ce_fs17_09-11-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sri_lanka/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sri_lanka_ce_fs17_09-11-2009.pdf Sri Lanka - Complex Emergency From August 18 to September 4, USAID/OFDA health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) advisors visited Sri Lanka to meet with Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) officials and donor, U.N. agency, and non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives, as well as to conduct assessments at Manik Farms internally displaced person (IDP) camp in Vavuniya District, Northern Province. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:17:09 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs29_09-08-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs29_09-08-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency Due to an August 30 security incident in Mingora, the capital of Swat District in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), the U.N. postponed plans to establish a permanent presence in the district, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:47:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sudan_ce_sr12_09-04-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sudan_ce_sr12_09-04-2009.pdf Sudan - Complex Emergency Insecurity and attacks targeting humanitarian workers continue to hinder the provision of humanitarian assistance to affected populations in Darfur. Humanitarian agencies continue to monitor population movement throughout Darfur and to provide assistance to people in need of food and non-food assistance. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:55:11 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs28_09-01-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs28_09-01-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency On August 28, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that U.N. Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon appointed Ambassador Jean-Maurice Ripert as the Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan. According to OCHA, Special Envoy Ripert plans to support the Government of Pakistan (GoP) and international community response to the complex emergency in Pakistan, including humanitarian, recovery, and reconstruction efforts. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:44:30 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2009/zimbabwe_ce_sr09_08-26-09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2009/zimbabwe_ce_sr09_08-26-09.pdf Zimbabwe - Complex Emergency On August 6, OCHA reported that the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe had improved somewhat during the previous month, given the end of the 2008/2009 cholera outbreak and a substantial reduction in the number of food aid beneficiaries. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:36:51 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/taiwan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/taiwan_ce_fs02_08-26-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/taiwan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/taiwan_ce_fs02_08-26-2009.pdf Taiwan - Typhoon More than two weeks after Typhoon Morakot caused extensive flooding and landslides throughout central and southern Taiwan, local authorities have increased the number of dead to 376 people, including 238 confirmed deaths in Hsiaolin village in most-affected Kaohsiung County. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:16:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/somalia_ce_sr08_08-25-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/somalia_ce_sr08_08-25-2009.pdf Somalia - Complex Emergency In July and August, attacks targeting humanitarian agencies increased significantly, hampering the delivery of assistance to conflict- and drought-affected individuals in Somalia. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:13:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs27_08-25-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs27_08-25-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency Due to large-scale returns in recent months, the Government of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) has disbanded the Provincial Relief Commissionerate's Emergency Response Unit, originally established to support internally displaced persons from Buner, Swat, Lower Dir, and Upper Dir districts, NWFP. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:52:11 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/afghanistan/template/fs_sr/afghanistan_ce_sr02_08-19-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/afghanistan/template/fs_sr/afghanistan_ce_sr02_08-19-2009.pdf Afghanistan - Complex Emergency Exceptional spring flooding and snowmelt, ongoing food insecurity following six years of drought, deteriorating security, and new displacement due to military operations and insurgent activity have generated new humanitarian needs and further entrenched existing needs across Afghanistan. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:32:29 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/taiwan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/taiwan_ce_fs01_08-18-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/taiwan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/taiwan_ce_fs01_08-18-2009.pdf Taiwan - Typhoon From August 8 to 9, Typhoon Morakot passed over Taiwan with heavy rains and wind speeds of more than 100 mph, resulting in extensive flooding and mudslides. The storm caused widespread damage throughout central and southern Taiwan, particularly in Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Taitung, Nantou, Chiayi, and Tainan counties. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:28:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs26_08-18-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs26_08-18-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency On August 16, flash floods in Swabi and Mardan districts, North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), damaged or destroyed more than 400 houses, and resulted in 27 deaths and significant food stock and livestock losses, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:55:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs25_08-11-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs25_08-11-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency On August 6, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that conflict continues to displace individuals in northeastern areas of Buner District, North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). According to OCHA, the Buner District Coordination Officer reported that approximately 7,000 newly displaced families fled to the Government of Pakistan (GoP)-managed Swari internally displaced persons camp near Daggar, the capital of Buner District, and an additional 28,000 others are residing with host families in the district. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:31:51 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sri_lanka/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sri_lanka_ce_fs16_08-10-09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sri_lanka/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sri_lanka_ce_fs16_08-10-09.pdf Sri Lanka - Complex Emergency In late July, the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) announced preparations to return approximately 75,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) to areas of origin in Eastern and Northern provinces during the month of August as part of the GoSL 180-Day Returns Plan. The plan addresses IDPs affected by the recent conflict as well as long-term IDPs displaced in earlier population movements. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:08:54 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sudan_ce_sr11_08-07-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sudan_ce_sr11_08-07-2009.pdf Sudan - Complex Emergency Ongoing clashes between government forces and armed groups near the Sudan-Chad border in late July heightened tensions and limited humanitarian access to border areas. In addition, insecurity and targeted attacks against humanitarian workers continue to hinder the provision of emergency assistance to affected populations. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:14:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/drc/template/fs_sr/fy2009/drc_ce_sr04_08-06-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/drc/template/fs_sr/fy2009/drc_ce_sr04_08-06-2009.pdf Democratic Republic of the Congo - Complex Emergency Conflict between government forces and armed groups continues to exacerbate humanitarian conditions in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Orientale provinces in eastern DRC. Ongoing insecurity and attacks on civilians have resulted in widespread population displacement, and targeted attacks against humanitarian staff have hindered the provision of emergency assistance to affected populations. Tue, 06 Aug 2009 11:56:17 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs24_08-04-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs24_08-04-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency According to the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) Provincial Relief Commissionerate's Emergency Response Unit (PRC/ERU), camp officials had closed four internally displaced person camps as of July 27, including Mazdoor Abad, Sheikh Shehzad, and Sheikh Yaseen camps in Mardan District and Yar Hussain camp in Swabi District. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:43:59 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs23_07-28-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs23_07-28-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency On July 26, the last convoy of 73 families departed Yar Hussain internally displaced persons camp in Swabi District, North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), and returned to areas of origin in Swat District, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Following the departure, officials closed Yar Hussain camp, representing the third camp closure since July 21. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:10:25 -0500 /our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2009/zimbabwe_ce_sr08_07-16-09.pdf /our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2009/zimbabwe_ce_sr08_07-16-09.pdf Zimbabwe - Complex Emergency On July 6, OCHA reported slightly improved humanitarian conditions in June due in part to improved food security and an ongoing decline in weekly reported cholera cases and deaths. However, OCHA noted the significance of ongoing contingency planning in order to mitigate possible new disease outbreaks, including the potential spread of the H1N1 influenza virus from neighboring countries. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:14:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/somalia_ce_sr07_07-15-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/somalia_ce_sr07_07-15-2009.pdf Somalia - Complex Emergency Ongoing fighting between TFG forces and armed militia groups in Mogadishu and surrounding areas since May 7 continues to result in increasing levels of population displacement and decreasing humanitarian access to affected populations. Including individuals displaced prior to May 2009, the U.N. estimates that approximately 1.3 million IDPs currently reside within Somalia. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:38:41 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs21_07-14-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs21_07-14-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency On July 13, the Government of Pakistan (GoP) began implementing a three-phased return process for individuals displaced from Swat, Buner, and Lower Dir districts in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). During the first phase of the return operation, the GoP plans to assist individuals living in internally displaced person camps, with a focus on displaced individuals residing in public buildings and host families during the second and third phases, respectively. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:52:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs20_07-08-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs20_07-08-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency Although overall displacement estimates from North and South Waziristan agencies in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) remain unverified, the Dera Ismail (D.I.) Khan District coordination officer reports that between 40,000 and 50,000 displaced individuals currently reside with host families in D.I. Khan District. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:55:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/ethiopia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/ethiopia_ce_sr09_07-08-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/ethiopia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/ethiopia_ce_sr09_07-08-2009.pdf Ethiopia - Complex Emergency Due to consecutive seasons of below-normal crop production in affected areas, relief agencies reported increasing levels of food insecurity and high malnutrition rates in several areas of Ethiopia during June, including southern agro-pastoral areas of Somali Region, lowland areas of Oromiya Region, eastern SNNP Region, and the northeast highlands of Tigray and Amhara regions. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:53:14 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs19_07-01-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs19_07-01-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency According to the U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF), Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed expects Government of Pakistan (GoP) operations in South Waziristan Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), to displace up to 200,000 people, of which 70,000 will require humanitarian assistance. However, the total number of individuals likely to require humanitarian assistance remains unclear, as humanitarian agencies expect many affected individuals to reside with host families or in second homes outside South Waziristan Agency. Wed, 01 Jun 2009 16:51:46 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/drc/template/fs_sr/fy2009/drc_ce_sr03_07-01-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/drc/template/fs_sr/fy2009/drc_ce_sr03_07-01-2009.pdf General insecurity associated with the prevalence of armed groups and government forces and increased attacks on civilian populations, as well as targeted attacks against humanitarian staff continue to contribute to population displacement and reduced humanitarian access in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Orientale provinces in eastern DRC. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:11:53 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs18_06-26-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs18_06-26-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency In a June 26 U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)-led general coordination meeting, members of the Multi-Cluster Rapid Assessment Mechanism (MCRAM) team reported findings of a June 25 assessment of Buner District, North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). The MCRAM indicated that in recent months, conflict displaced the majority of the total estimated 650,000 person population in Buner District. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:09:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs17_06-23-2009_rev.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs17_06-23-2009_rev.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency U.N. agencies continue to conduct contingency planning meetings in preparation for potential population displacement from North and South Waziristan agencies in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). According to a Government of Pakistan (GoP) official, the majority of families displaced to date have fled to Dera Ismail Khan and Tank districts in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:37:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sri_lanka/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sri_lanka_ce_fs13_06-25-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sri_lanka/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sri_lanka_ce_fs13_06-25-2009.pdf Sri Lanka - Complex Emergency From June 17 to 18, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires and USAID/OFDA staff traveled to Vavuniya District in northern Sri Lanka. The team met with local Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) authorities and U.N. and non-governmental organization (NGO) partners, and visited USAID/OFDA-funded health, shelter, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs implemented at Manik Farm internally displaced person (IDP) camp. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:34:17 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2009/zimbabwe_ce_sr07_06-19-09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2009/zimbabwe_ce_sr07_06-19-09.pdf Zimbabwe - Complex Emergency On June 5, OCHA reported a significantly improved harvest compared to last year and an ongoing decline in weekly reported cholera cases and deaths. However, OCHA continued to report farm seizures in May, adversely affecting more than 300 families through loss of employment, shelter, and access to basic services. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:29:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/georgia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/georgia_ce_sr02_06-18-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/georgia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/georgia_ce_sr02_06-18-2009.pdf Georgia - Complex Emergency According to the April 2009 joint U.N. assessment, many conflict-affected households in Georgia continue to require humanitarian assistance despite widespread returns and resettlement. Between December 2008 and February 2009, international monitors reported ongoing violence in and around South Ossetia and Abkhazia, including regular incidents affecting Georgian police and civilians, as well as sporadic incidents targeting international monitors. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:40:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs16_06-18-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs16_06-18-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency On June 17, U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson visited an unofficial internally displaced person camp in Anbar Elementary College located in Swabi District, North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). Local community volunteers and government officials currently support the school-based camp, which hosts approximately 2,500 displaced individuals. During the visit, Ambassador Patterson distributed supplies to displaced individuals. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:52:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs15_06-16-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/pakistan/template/fs_sr/fy2009/pakistan_ce_fs15_06-16-2009.pdf Pakistan - Complex Emergency According to the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Government of Pakistan (GoP) National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) continues to verify displaced person registration numbers. As of June 9, UNHCR reported that NADRA had verified approximately 1.9 million individuals as eligible for displaced person benefits. Based on the June 9 NADRA verification data, U.N. agencies estimate that approximately 2.2 million displaced persons will continue to require humanitarian assistance. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:44:56 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sri_lanka/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sri_lanka_ce_fs12_06-12-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sri_lanka/template/fs_sr/fy2009/sri_lanka_ce_fs12_06-12-2009.pdf Sri Lanka - Complex Emergency On June 11, U.N. Resident Coordinator Neil Buhne stated that conditions at Manik Farms camp in Vavuniya District remain below U.N. standards, according to international media reports. On June 10, international media reported that U.N. Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes called on the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) to ease restrictions on freedom of movement for internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in camps. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:32:53 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/chad/template/fs_sr/fy2009/chad_ce_sr03_06-12-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/chad/template/fs_sr/fy2009/chad_ce_sr03_06-12-2009.pdf Chad - Complex Emergency Between March and May 2009, tensions along the Chad-Sudan border escalated, exacerbating the already insecure operating environment for relief agencies and resulting in frequent suspension of humanitarian assistance. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:13:40 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/ethiopia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/ethiopia_ce_sr08_06-12-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/ethiopia/template/fs_sr/fy2009/ethiopia_ce_sr08_06-12-2009.pdf Ethiopia - Complex Emergency Increasing levels of food insecurity and high malnutrition rates continue to affect populations throughout Ethiopia. According to the GFDRE, an estimated 4.9 million people will require emergency assistance between January and June. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:54:55 -0500