SUDAN: Humanitarian situation critical. Over 2 million IDP, 6.1 million in need. New arrivals from South Sudan may rise to 50 000 by the end of the year. ECHO has spent EUR140 million since 2011 in assistance to IDPs, refugees and people affected by natural disasters. (ECHO)
SOUTH SUDAN: Clashes continue in Unity, Jonglei,
Upper Nile. Up to 16 IDP killed and 120 wounded reported in the Protection of Civilians area in Malakal.
• Top three priorities: (1) Life-saving activities (2)
Helping people to plant (planting season March-April)
(3) Prepositioning food, non-food and medical items before the rainy season.
• Crisis Response Plan for South Sudan only 17% funded (0% coverage for WASH and Protection). (ECHO)
C.A.R: Violence ongoing in capital and NW parts. 698 500 IPDs, more than 250 000 refugees. More than half the 4.6 million population in need of aid.
The European Commission increased funding to EUR45 million since outbreak of violence. Over EUR100 million from EU member states in 2013/14. (ECHO)
ETHIOPIA: South Sudanese refugees continue arriving in Gambela; 42 366 as of 20 February (UNHCR). Leitchuor camp expected to reach full capacity soon.
Severe Acute Malnutrition rate in children under five above emergency threshold.
ECHO partners preparing for comprehensive nutritional response. (ECHO)
SOMALIA: Currently 22 148 people forcefully returned from Saudi Arabia.
Expected overall number 33 000 over the next three months. International Organisation for Migration appealing for USD2.8 million to provide urgent assistance. (ECHO)