Source:
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- A total of 90,000 persons were displaced in the Grand Nord.
- 10,000 Congolese crossed into Uganda on 27 November,
bringing the total number of Congolese who have found refuge
in Uganda since August to 27,000.
- Due to new clashes between CNDP and PARECO since 29
November, humanitarian workers have temporarily evacuated
Masisi center
- The transfer of IDPs from Kibati to Mugunga I began on 28
November.
- Cases of looting by armed groups have been reported in
several localities.
Political and Security Context
- CNDP and PARECO clashed in several localities, notably on
25 November in Kinyandoni (Rutshuru), in the evening of 25
and 26 November in the zone of Kalembe (Masisi) and on 27
November in Kinigi (Masisi). Clashes between CNDP and PARECO
around Masisi center, which created panic within the
population and IDPs, were reported on 30 November.
- Due to the clashes, humanitarian workers from various
agencies (CONCERN, SC-UK, NRC and OCHA) were temporarily
evacuated to Goma on 29 November.
- CNDP confiscated a truck from IRC and three from
Solidarities on 27 and 28 November in Rugari, Rutshuru, to
transport military elements on the Rugari ? Rubare axis. The
trucks were returned afterwards.
- Elements from the National Congolese Police (PNC) which
were in charge of security in the Kibati IDP camp shot at
IDPs during a food distribution on 30 November. Four IDPs
were injured and transported to the hospital.
- Reports of armed groups pillaging several localities
persist. On 26 November, local NGOs reported that Mayi-Mayi
ransacked a goat farm in the village of Kambaila, located 17
Km from Butembo. Another NGO reported that FARDC military
looted houses in Mutiri and Rwenda neighborhoods in Butembo.
UNDSS spoke about the pillaging of houses in the locality of
Bulotwa, South Lubero, by FARDC militaries. Local NGOs in
Kibirizi reported that CNDP elements looted in Kashalira,
Rutshuru.
Population Movements
Kibati
- The transfer of IDPs from Kibati to Mugunga I began on
Friday 28 December, with 92 families and ended on Sunday 30
November when the operation was suspended following a
shooting incident in the camp. On Tuesday 2 December, 150
families from Kibati should have been on route to Mugunga I.
In the meantime, construction work for the Mugunga III site
continues.
- According to Caritas, approximately 9,000 displaced
families were recorded in Kibati. Other newly displaced
families are expected to arrive in the area as a result of
recent clashes in Kiwanja. Certain families live in sheds in
Kibati I or in public areas. Their registration is under
way.
Rutshuru Territory
- On 30 November, local sources reported the return of
populations from Ishasha through the Nyamilima?Ishasha axis.
These returns are believed to be motivated by the current
crop season. ICRC/RRM reported the presence of 9,000
displaced families in Rubare, Kako and Kalengera. Their
registration is in progress.
- MSF-F, in mission on 25 November in Kibirizi, reported the
return of approximately 50% of the locality’s inhabitants.
In Rwindi, on the other hand, no returns have occurred.
Grand Nord
- An estimated 90,000 persons that fled towards the Grand
Nord region are currently situated between the region of
Lubero and Beni. The majority came from the territory of
Rutshuru or the region of Ituri.
- Local NGOs reported that 84 displaced families were
recorded in Kyavinyonge on 26 November. 36 families also
arrived in Lukanga, southeast of Butembo. Their registration
is under way.
Masisi Territory
- Since the beginning of November, a progressive return has
been witnessed in the locality of Bihambwe. As a
precautionary measure, some of the population had moved
towards the localities of Mushaki, Matanda and Kirolirwe
while others went to Buguri, Katale, Lushebere and Masisi
centers.
- Local authorities reported the presence of 3,906 displaced
families staying in Masisi with host families, in schools or
churches. Others have fled from Kinigi, Kaniro, Shugi, Luke,
Muhanga, Buabo and from other localities due to constant
clashes between CNDP and PARECO and are now in Loashi and
Nyabiondo.
Uganda
- Approximately 10,000 Congolese crossed the Ugandan border
on 27 November, after a prior wave of 3,000 persons had
crossed in the previous two days. According to UNHCR, this
carries the total number of Congolese refugees in Uganda
since August to about 27 000. The majority of the newcomers
are from the city of Rutshuru and the villages of Kafeguru,
Kiseguru, Kiwanga and Kinyandonge, which are located between
50 and 70 km from the Ugandan border. Today, Uganda shelters
approximately 50,000 Congolese refugees which are among the
150,000 refugees within the entire country.
Gaps
WASH
- The water installations in the village were destroyed
during a clash between different armed groups, leaving the
returned populations in Bihambwe facing a grave water
scarcity.
- Once again the IDP site at the Kilmani School in Masisi
center experiences a problem of latrines. Only one block of
5 door latrines is currently functional out of the 9 blocks
that were previously constructed. NRC asked IDPs to start an
excavation of pits in exchange for monetary compensation.
- Oxfam-GB reported an inadequate usage of the health
facilities that are at the disposition of IDPs in the Kibati
site due to lack of health information and education.
Health/Nutrition
- Returned populations in Bihambwe (Masisi) need healthcare
assistance. The Health Center has not been re-stocked since
September. The Kitsule Health Centre, in the health zone of
Masisi, ran out of medical supplies earlier this week.
- Cases of diarrhea (and suspected cholera) were recorded
among the populations from the region of Kinyandoni, and
among the displaced in Rugarama and Kabirizi. According to
FAO, a dozen fatalities were recorded.
- 223 of 2,206 children examined in the Masisi Health Zone
demonstrated signs of acute malnutrition.
Protection
- The Territorial Conflict Commission against Sexual Acts of
Violence (CTVS) recorded 45 cases of rape during October
2008 and 49 cases until 28 November in the territory of
Walikale. Both civilians and armed men are among the
perpetrators.
Education
- In the territory of Rutshuru, schools remain closed due to
insecurity.
- Eleven schools in the city of Goma are still occupied by
IDPs at night, creating an unhealthy educational environment
for children due to the high risks of cholera. Out of the
si- schools in Kibati, one is being occupied by militaries
and three by IDPs.
- In Mugunga, Action Aid is in the process of finishing the
construction of si- classrooms made of durable materials.
UNICEF will assist with the provision of school supplies but
it lacks the necessary funds for blackboards.
Assistance
Food
- Humanitarian organizations distributed 292 tonnes of food
on 1 December to 35,195 IDPs in Jomba. IDPs in the vicinity
of this locality, that is 24,905 persons, will benefit from
another food distribution on 2 December.
- WFP concluded its distribution of food in the camps of
Kibati. This week, the agency plans to concentrate on IDPs
located east of Rutshuru and on the Nyanzale axis.
NFI
- Between 24 November and 1 December, IRC and Solidarities
distributed NFI kits to 19,866 families in Rutshuru and
Kiwandja, 4,903 in Tongo, 9,000 in Kako, Kalengera and
Rubare using RRM funding.
- ICRC provided 500 NFI kits to the Red Cross/Butembo for
IDPs that newly arrived in Butembo from South Lubero. The
NFI cluster requested local NGOs to distribute 1,500 kits to
IDPs that will not receive ICRC kits.
Health/Nutrition
- On 26 November, MSF Switzerland reported the disinfection
of houses in which suspected cases of cholera were recorded
in Kasindi and Kasindi Port. The NGO also supported two
health structures with the provision of medical supplies. On
the same day, MSF-F went to Lunyasenge, on the west coast of
the Lake Edward, to provide technical support to the local
health post. Beforehand, the NGO had sent medical supplies
after suspected cases of cholera had been reported in the
area.
- Starting 1 December, Save the Children UK will provide
nutritional assistance to eight locations in Butembo, Katwa,
Musiene and Lubero. The nutritional screening carried out on
a sample of 428 children indicated rates of 0.2% of severe
malnutrition and 3% of moderate malnutrition.
- UNICEF is pursuing emergency vaccination against measles,
including vaccination against polio, the supplementation of
vitamin A and parasite removal for children of less than 5
years of age on the Massi?Kitshanga?Mueto?Kilolirwe axis.
UNICEF also provided medical supplies to the Health Centers
of Kirosthe and Mweso to ensure free of charge health care
for IDPs and other vulnerable populations.
Protection
- On 28 November, SC-UK reported the presence of 45 children
separated from armed forces and groups in the Transit and
Orientation Centre in Beni. Ten other children separated
from armed forces and groups and four unaccompanied children
have been accommodated with host families.
Education
- Since 24 November, 66,828 primary school students and
1,119 teachers have benefited from the distribution of
school kits in 162 schools throughout the territory of
Masisi, around Kibati and in the area of Mugunga. All
schools that accommodate more than 20% of displaced students
received pupils/teachers kits.
- JRS, with financing from UNICEF, intervened in the Mugunga
area for emergency education, training of teachers and
distribution of school kits.
- RRM financed the construction of latrine posts in schools
in Ishasa and Nyamilima. They also provided black boards and
desks. Classrooms were rehabilitated or reconstructed.
WASH
- RRM financed the construction of latrines posts and
showers as well as the installation of bladders and water
chlorination points in Rutshuru, Kiwandja, Sake, Mubambiro,
Nzulu, Lunyasenge, Kitchanga, Mweso, Ishasa, Nyakakoma,
etc..
Logistics
- South African engineers and UNOPS began the rehabilitation
of the damaged portion of the Sake?Masisi road. An
interagency mission (WFP, UNOPS and MONUC) went on 28
November to Masisi to evaluate the situation.
Minova (Sud-Kivu)
Education
- 12,278 students benefited from a distribution of
scholastic supplies in Minova where there are 5,300
displaced children of school age. Only 21% of these children
are accommodated in 21 schools throughout Minova and its
surrounding areas. UNICEF and Save the Children will
intervene to set up five accelerated learning centers which
will receive 1,450 students.
Coordination
- During the course of the Liaison Committee Meeting,
chaired by OCHA, in Kitchanga on 28 November, a
recommendation was made to advocate with CNDP authorities
against their practice of confiscating humanitarian
vehicles.
For more information, please visit our humanitarian website
: http://www.rdc-humanitaire.net
Contacts :
- Gloria Fernandez, Head of Office, OCHA RDC,
fernandez11@un.org, +243 813 330 146
- Christophe Illemassene, Information Manager, OCHA RDC,
illemassene@un.org, +243 819 889 195
- Noel Tsekouras, Desk Officer, OCHA New York,
tsekouras@un.org, + 1 917 367 93 67
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