Significant political progress during this reporting period led to the signing of a peace agreement between the GOSL and RUF on 07 July 1999. The Accord maintains previous commitments of the parties to guarantee safe humanitarian access and facilitate the fielding of independent assessment missions by duly registered humanitarian agencies. This comes at a time when the humanitarian community continues to face a lack of access to more than half of the country, drastically reducing the level of relief activities even as the needs of civilians are greater than ever. The Peace Accord now gives agencies and authorities in Sierra Leone a real chance to identify, assist and resettle populations displaced internally and externally.
As the parties embark on the journey towards the consolidation of peace, the humanitarian community recognises that relief activities in most sectors, notably food aid/food security, health, shelter, child protection, human rights and education will essentially contribute to the establishment of durable peace in Sierra Leone. The UN secretary-general, Mr. Kofi Annan, during his visit to Sierra Leone on 08 July 1999, emphasized the need to reach thousands of people throughout the country with humanitarian assistance, and to pursue sustainable development and foster the establishment of the rule of law in the country.
2. Security
The signing of the Lomé Peace Accord has led to an overall increase in the security in the country, although there has been reported attacks against civilians in the last few weeks. Emphasis has been placed on the opening of RUF areas to humanitarian agencies.
In Freetown, the Government pushed back the curfew by one hour to 20:00h, although other restrictions remain. Movement between 20:00 and 07:00 continues to be restricted, and Freetown's beaches are still closed. ECOMOG taskforce commander Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperuo warned his troops that they should continue to maintain a watchful attitude in Freetown, and other areas of control. The UN continues to maintain a 'Phase 3' security rating for Freetown and the Peninsula, Lungi, and Kambia.
Attacks on civilians have been reported in the northern province. Human Rights Watch has documented a number of cases that clearly indicate RUF involvement. Survivors and witnesses from seven villages have testified to a number of appalling human rights abuses before the Peace Agreement was signed. Two witnesses in Rosar (near Port Loko) testified to being attacked by a large number of rebels, who abducted some women, and shot other civilians. Those abducted were released after being raped. On July 5th, a survivor from the village of Melikuru reported that fifty rebels attacked, looted the houses, and killed ten civilians. Other attacks were also reported in the villages of Ropolon and Makoba (near Mile 91), and three other villages. Other sources have indicated an attack on a village north of Bumbuna on 12 July.
These attacks in rural areas contrast sharply with the improved security on major routes to RUF-controlled areas. There have been humanitarian missions to Rokupr (Kambia), Buedu (Kailahun), and Lunsar (Port Loko). UNOMSIL has been travelling regularly to most areas, and also to Makeni. Relationships between UN/NGO staff and RUF have been cordial, although the trips have only been for the purpose of discussion with rebel commanders about security arrangements for humanitarian aid. Participants on the missions were all treated well. Discipline appeared to be very tight amongst the troops. In areas controlled by former SLA troops, it has been reported that commanders strongly support the idea of disarmament, and have even begun registering names and arms for anticipated disarmament. Interviews by HACU staff in Lunsar and Kambia district with individual soldiers appeared to corroborate these reports.
Humanitarian agencies have reported a significant increase in the harassment of aid workers at checkpoints manned by pro-government forces along the Masiaka-Rogberi corridor.
A team of UNOMSIL military observers was temporarily detained at Mano Junction near Kenema by RUF forces on Tuesday 6th July. The RUF command acted swiftly to ensure the release of the Observers, and explained that difficulties in communication had caused the incident. Also in this area, humanitarian agencies have reported that the number of checkpoints on the Bo - Kenema highway have been reduced from about eleven to three. This corresponds with a generally favourable response to the peace agreement by political and military leaders in Bo and Kenema. Reports from Bo also indicate initial attempts by CDF leaders to properly register CDF prior to the anticipated demobilisation process.
At the time of writing, both Brig. Dennis Mingo and Brig. Sam Bockarie (a.k.a. Superman and Maskita) were expected to travel to meet with RUF leader Foday Sankoh, amidst reports of a split between the two. The RUF in Makeni indicated that Gen. Davidson Blopley was in command of the North until Denis Mingo's return.
3. Political
The following table highlights some key political developments leading to the peace agreement. It also shows the nature of the current emergency with regard to humanitarian, human rights and socio-economic development.
The Political Process and Impact of conflict on humanitarian Situation
Table I
| Political | Humanitarian, Human Rights and so-economic |
Peace Process:
Regional/International Support
| Humanitarian/Human Rights:
Socio-Economic
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Negotiating Humanitarian Access - Progress Made
Following successful access negotiations in Lome, the interim UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Kingsley Amaning led an inter-agency mission to Buedu on 07 July, to discuss with the RUF Field Command and the OSM (Organization for the Survival of Mankind - RUF humanitarian wing), the opportunities for the delivery of relief aid under the joint GoSL/RUF Statement on Humanitarian Access.
The mission flew on the humanitarian helicopter to Buedu, Kailahun district in the eastern territory of the country. Flanked on all sides by school children chanting the RUF anthem, the team was met by RUF-OSM Coordinator Mr. Steven Williams, who escorted them to the OSM "guesthouse" where they met RUF Commander, Major General Sam (Maskita) Bockarie. Alert and armed RUF combatants looked on, but respectfully kept their distance. The RUF Commander gave the ten-member delegation including UNOMSIL (Human Rights), UN agencies and NGOs his personal guarantees for the safety of humanitarian workers as well as their equipment and goods and promised unfettered access "without harassment and molestation" to rebel-controlled areas. He said the RUF had departed from their Operation no living thing ideology, declared last year, and was instead focusing on protecting civilians and promoting civil society initiatives. He further urged humanitarian agencies to adhere to agreed upon procedures in their dealings with the RUF in order to avoid misunderstandings and difficulties. In his response, Mr. Amaning assured the RUF Commander that humanitarian needs would be addressed in a transparent, impartial and coordinated manner. Humanitarian operations, he said, maintain credibility by ensuring that assistance reaches only civilian beneficiaries without diversion or delay. The meeting was the first step towards establishing some basic operational procedures for humanitarian agencies in RUF areas, under the terms of the Humanitarian Code of Conduct.
Following the Buedu mission, UN agencies and NGOs are anxious to quickly commence assessments and programmes throughout the country. Along these lines, they requested assessment missions first to Makeni, to be followed by Kambia, Magburaka, Masingbi, Kono, Segbwema and Kabala, mostly in the northern half of the country. However, at the time of reporting, the unhindered access described in the 3 June agreement had not been achieved.
Meanwhile, both the Government and the RUF have appointed their representatives to the Implementation Committee, which was established during the Lomé peace talks. The Deputy Commissioner for the NCRRR Mr. Kanja Sesay will represent the Government, while Ms. Josephine Tengbe is the RUF representative. Other members include representatives of UNOMSIL, UN Agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations. The Committee, which will be chaired by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator (a.i) in coordination with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG), is mandated to ascertain and assess the security of proposed routes to be used by humanitarian agencies, and to disseminate relevant information to concerned relief organizations. Members will also "receive and review complaints which may arise in the implementation of this arrangement, in order to re-establish full compliance." As the committee's role is key to expanding humanitarian operations to all parts of Sierra Leone, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator is appealing to donors to provide funding to facilitate regular meetings.
Post Peace Agreement Humanitarian Challenges
The peace process is creating an enabling environment for change. Humanitarian action is at the heart of this process, as it is difficult to maintain peace where people lack basic facilities such as health, shelter and food. In pursuing their collective objectives to undertake life-saving activities in support of the parties' related initiatives, the humanitarian community hopes to lay the foundation for the acceleration of future political and socio-economic development in the country. Two types of challenges are foreseen in the new environment:
Profile of Beneficiaries and Status of IDP camps
One of the many challenges in post peace accord environment will be tracking war-affected populations and identifying their needs. Tables 3 and 5 indicate present knowledge and estimation of beneficiaries. The figures will be updated as more assessments are undertaken.
Table 3
| Category | Status |
| Registered IDPs |
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| Unregistered IDPs |
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| War-affected populations (accessible/ inaccessible) |
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| Voluntary IDP returnees |
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| Refugees |
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1. Agriculture:
Agencies in this sector are eager to improve the household food security of large groups in rural areas who are suffering from acute food shortage, leading to malnutrition particularly among women and children. Due to poor security situation and the lack of access to rural areas, support to the agriculture sector has been limited. This situation is likely to deepen and prolong the forthcoming "hungry season" with considerable implications for the overall food security and nutritional status of the population. In March, the Agriculture Committee estimated that up to 150,000 farm families needed support for the current planting season which ends in September in order to grow up to 100,000 ha of rice, 12,000 ha of other food crops and 900 ha of vegetables. Where they have been able to, agencies have provided seeds and tools to assist some of the farmers. These have mostly gone to farmers in accessible areas. As commercial activities are slowly picking up in most parts, prices of staple commodities are expected to go down. With increased access to rural areas, assistance to the rehabilitation of the agricultural sector should be given high priority.
2. Child Protection
UNICEF and partners continue to undertake crucial activities in this sector. Nearly 4,000 children have now been documented by UNICEF as missing in the Western Area since January 1999. With a Peace Accord and specific agreement on the release of prisoners of war, a mass return/release of children is anticipated. According to UNICEF, at present an average of 10 to 20 children including abductees and child combatants are returning each week. The National Child Protection Network has been strengthened to deal with new challenges, especially in the Freetown area. With better access and security, tracing and reunification activities, which had been constrained in large sections of the country is also expected to see significant progress. Longer-term needs such as capacity building within the Line Ministries, development of comprehensive legislation, and reporting on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child are also being provided. UNICEF however notes a serious lack of expertise in dealing with the victims of mass rape and associated trauma. They are currently seeking experts in the field.
3. Coordination
At present, the coordination structures in Freetown and other Government-controlled areas are functioning relatively well. However, due to the continued occupation of most of the country by the RUF, the structures in Bo and Kenema have a very limited sphere of operations. The Regional Technical Committees (RTCs) need to be urgently revamped, and resources should be mobilized to run a genuinely inter-agency effort of verification and food security monitoring. If the Statement on Humanitarian Access is respected and implemented by the parties, it is assumed that the extant coordination structures will be reinforced to address needs in currently inaccessible areas. New coordination mechanisms may also be introduced in these areas independently. Additionally, NCRRR will compile a comprehensive list of needs for its operations which will then be assessed and at least partially met by OCHA, UNDP, World Bank, DFID and other donors. It is estimated that access to the currently inaccessible areas could increase the beneficiary caseload by at least three times the present level of approximately 500,000 beneficiaries. Accessing this population under the principled and coordinated approach used effectively elsewhere in the country represents a significant challenge to OCHA's future efforts, as it would require the full cooperation of all parties to facilitate evolution of the coordination mechanisms.
4. Education
Support to the education sector, like most others, has suffered from reduced access and lack of funding. Many children have been unable to return to school. UNICEF and NGOs are continuing to support the efforts of the Ministry of Education through the rehabilitation of schools and provision of learning materials in accessible areas. According to UNICEF, emergency revitalization of ten of many damaged schools enabled the enrolment of about 6,000 children in Freetown. As part of their contribution, the German bilateral organization, GTZ and WVI are currently repairing 64 damaged school buildings in the Western Area and plan to donate 40,000 teaching/learning materials to these schools. With regard to non-formal education, UNICEF has now finalized a tripartite project agreement for the implementation of a non-formal education programmes for 20,000 out-of-school children between the ages of 10-14, and 10,000 women and female youth on adult literacy. The agreement involves inputs of US$ 343,750 of which UNICEF contributed US$ 175,000.
With the possibility of access to the whole country, there is an urgent need to rehabilitate schools in areas of high population concentrations in the country. As a priority, schools must be constructed to accommodate out-of-school children in displaced camps and in areas where there are large numbers of displaced persons being supported by the local population. At the same time, more teaching and learning materials will be needed to assist the children's return to school. Some IDP communities have taken the initiative to establish their own schools, but are forced to work without basic materials which lowers effectiveness.
5. Food Aid
Although food aid agencies believe that sufficient stocks will be available to cover projected needs for currently targeted groups, needs are expected to increase significantly as access to larger and isolated parts of the country become possible. WFP has therefore proposed that a protracted relief and rehabilitation operation requiring 55,000mt of assorted food commodities be pledged by donors.
In the last month, agencies have been able to transport sufficient food stocks by road to Bo and Kenema. They have continued to distribute monthly food rations to currently registered beneficiaries in all accessible areas. Food-for-agriculture and food-for-work programmes are also being undertaken, as well as provision for institutional, therapeutic and supplementary feeding programmes. (See Table 4 below for monthly food distributions since January 1999).
With the return of peace and security in the country, two priorities remain:
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6. Health and Nutrition
The health delivery services in the Western Area, the south and eastern provinces are receiving adequate support from relevant health agencies. Health units are being revitalized to provide Primary Health Care services. ICRC has reopened its sub-delegation in Kenema with a logistical base for relief and medical activities. UNICEF has supplied all functioning health units with vaccines, EPI equipment and drugs through NGO partners and the MOHS. In addition to regular health programmes at PHUs, static clinics and hospitals, NGOs are also maintaining mobile clinics in their areas of operation. They are extending services to newly accessed areas. MERLIN's Western Area mobile teams are now covering the Songo and the Newton locations.
On 16 June, the MOHS in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender & Children's Affairs, several NGOs and UNICEF, administered Vitamin A capsules to 166,000 children, aged 6 months to 6 years, as part of the activities marking the Day of the African Child (DAC). Over 300 schools and communities were targeted in the Western Area and accessible parts of Bo, Pujehun, Bonthe, Moyamba, Kenema and Port Loko districts. The objective of the exercise was to target as many children as possible using DAC to reduce the risk of death from measles, diarrhea and pneumonia, in the face of widespread malnutrition. A second round of Vitamin A supplementation in children will be undertaken in November within the context of the National Immunization Day (NID).
With reports of new outbreaks of measles, UNICEF, MOHS and NGO partners are coordinating plans to carry out vaccinations in areas that have not yet been covered. MSF-B reported a measles outbreak in Mattru Jong, in the southern province, with about 80 cases registered in the town and surrounding villages. In the newly accessed areas such as Daru and Kailahun in the east, Kabala in the north and Masiaka/Rogberi in the West, health and nutrition needs are said to be critical. In Daru, which was assessed on 26 June, agencies reported that IDPs form about 95 per cent of an estimated 32,000 people in the area. Some 20 cases of measles and 15 undernourished children with kwashiorkor were identified in some of the camps. No agency is currently operational in the area. In Kabala, MSF has continued to undertake limited health activities through the services of one national Doctor and a few health workers. OXFAM is looking into WATSAN needs while ACF will undertake nutritional activities.
WHO in collaboration with MOHS has commenced disease surveillance activities. To support the process, they will organize surveillance workshops in different parts of the country. WHO is fielding two consultants to assist with the programme.
Nutrition
The nutritional situation, especially of under fives, could seriously deteriorate in the coming weeks due to a prevailing hunger gap and the rainy season. With a peace agreement in place, agencies are now beginning to conduct more extensive and effective nutritional surveys in several locations which have led to an increase in the number of cases in Therapeutic Feeding Centres (TFCs). For example, the number of severely malnourished cases being treated at MERLIN's TFCs in Kenema and Blama jumped from less than 300 to about 500 in the last month.
7. Human Rights
During the reporting period, the general human rights situation in Sierra Leone did not change significantly. The ceasefire remained largely in place, despite some relatively minor violations. The lack of access to much of the country due to the absence of a final peace agreement until 07 July reduced human rights monitoring and promotion activities. With the peace agreement in place, UNOMSIL human rights programme is likely to be augmented. At the same time, there is a significant improvement in coordination and cooperation of all organizations active within the sector (especially within the context of the Human Rights Committee which is supported by UNOMSIL). The Human Rights section of UNOMSIL using its limited resources is preparing for human rights training of peacekeepers and members of the Implementation Committee. They are also developing a Plan of Action for a comprehensive human rights monitoring and technical assistance programme. Prison Watch, a Sierra Leone NGO, has reported that workers in detention centres do not have even the most rudimentary training in proper detention procedures.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Mary Robinson, undertook a successful visit to Sierra Leone on 24 and 25 June. During her visit, the UN, GOSL and civil society leaders adopted a Human Rights Manifesto and Plan of Action for Sierra Leone. The delegation met with broad sectors of Sierra Leone society, from the President to human rights NGOs and victims of war. Sierra Leoneans from all sectors expressed their wish and hope for peace while demanding that justice be pursued in order to begin crushing the culture of impunity. Ms. Robinson pledged the full support of her office in the pursuit of this goal.
Release of Prisoners of War
On 30 June, RUF released ten Nigerian soldiers as a gesture of goodwill. Many more soldiers and pro-government fighters are believed to be in rebel custody. ECOMOG also released 14 RUF combatants. It has come to the attention of UNOMSIL that some units of the RUF/AFRC have asked for food and medicine in exchange for the release of abductees and prisoners. While UNOMSIL remains mindful of the delicate situation of the detainees and prisoners, it has pointed out that conditionalities and bartering are unacceptable in securing the release of detainees under international humanitarian law.
8. Logistics
The two humanitarian helicopters managed by WFP and MSF respectively have continued to effectively facilitate assessments and delivery of relief commodities to accessible areas. As new areas become secure, more assessment missions to remote areas will need to be undertaken. In areas inaccessible by road, medical supplies will need to be airlifted and medical evacuations will be carried out. The current funding for the WFP-managed helicopter ends in August and funding has been requested for an additional six months.
9. Refugees
UNHCR's strategy in Sierra Leone for implementing the repatriation operation has remained primarily the monitoring of returnees and community-based assistance to be coordinated with relief efforts for IDPs. With the signing of the peace agreement, UNHCR will increase its monitoring presence in the areas of origin of the refugees and provide assistance to those who spontaneously return to Sierra Leone. Preparations are currently underway to establish an organized voluntary repatriation and reintegration programme as soon as verified security conditions exist in the areas of origin of the refugees. In this context, UNHCR recognises that the return of refugees to Sierra Leone will constitute a vital part of the peace process. This will be a main indicator of stability in the country. Meanwhile, the Organization continues to undertake activities to protect and assist some 7,000 Liberian refugees in Sierra Leone, as well as planning for voluntary repatriation to Liberia in the final phase of the exercise, which should terminate in December 1999.
10. Shelter/Non-Food Assistance
Concern Worldwide has made significant progress in constructing temporary shelters at the Government approved sites in Freetown to facilitate the relocation of IDPs still residing in public buildings. Cause Canada, GOAL and ADRA are also assisting with shelter construction in Waterloo, Grafton I and II. (See table 5 on status of IDP camps) Other NGOs have been active in shelter construction in the provinces, notably Bo and Kenema. Registered IDPs in camps continue to benefit from distributions of non-food items from a number of agencies, including ICRC/SLCRS, CARE, MSF-B/OCHA, OREINT, CARE and WVI.
The need for temporary structures will likely continue until a resettlement programme is in place. However, if the security situation continues to improve throughout the country, it may not be necessary to establish additional camps, as IDPs might be able to return to their homes in the near future. In this regard, majority of the displaced will need assistance in rebuilding their homes. This is already being undertaken by a number of NGOs who are supporting the construction of permanent shelters, particularly in the Western Area. According to a recent survey by CRS, (which is assisting with reconstruction of destroyed houses in Calaba Town, east of Freetown), prior to 6 January, approximately 28,000 people lived in the town, inhabiting a total of 1,232 house structures. The January crisis led to 948 houses being burned down, consequently displacing 21,425 people. Many of these people have since resettled on their own initiative. CRS and CARITAS are reconstructing about 48 per cent of the burned houses. By the time of reporting, they had completed reconstruction of 230 of the 460 houses selected for reconstruction, enabling the resettlement of 4,436 displaced (about 21 per cent of the target population). Similar assistance is being provided by other agencies in other sections of the eastern part of Freetown.
11. Water and Sanitation
Coordination of WATSAN activities has steadily improved. Reviewing their plans for the next quarter, the WATSAN committee members made commitments to continue efforts to reach the whole country. At present, activities are ongoing in accessible areas including IDP camps in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Blama. WVI is maintaining programmes in Bonthe district. Efforts are also being made to cover newly accessed areas referred to earlier. In addition to construction activities, agencies also offer health education programmes to beneficiaries. The main agencies presently involved in WATSAN activities include UNICEF, OXFAM, ACF, MSF-B, CARE and their national implementing partners.
Mobilizing international Support
As soon as needs have been determined, international support will be crucial to undertake effective emergency programmes as well as rehabilitation and reconstruction activities. The recent visits of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Mary Robinson and the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan to Freetown, brought into sharp focus the humanitarian and human rights dilemmas facing the country, as well as the new opportunities for change and reconstruction. In this context, UN agencies have reviewed the 1999 Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal (CAP) which requested $27.9 million for humanitarian programmes in Sierra Leone. By mid year, only 26 per cent of the funds had been received (see table 2 figure I below). In their CAP mid-term Review, which will be discussed by donors in Geneva on 23 July 1999, Agencies requested donors to provide funds for prioritized programmes in the current Appeal. Longer-term support will be requested in the 2000 CAP.
Table 2: Funding to the 1999 CAP
Summary of Requirements and Contributions - By Appealing Agencies of 11 June 1999
| Appealing Agency | Appeal Requirements | Contributions | Shortfall | % of Needs Covered |
| FAO | 2,883,000 | - | 2,883,000 | 0.0% |
| OHCHR | 500,000 | 64,935 | 435,065 | 13.0% |
| UNICEF | 7,750,000 | 3,212,190 | 5,076,267** | 41.4% |
| UNDP | 1,676,000 | - | 1,676,000 | 0.0% |
| UNHCR | 2,000,000* | 919,721 | 1,080,279 | 46.0% |
| UNFPA | 950,000 | - | 950,000 | 0.0% |
| WFP | 3,260,786 | 1,824,828 | 1,807,042** | 56.0% |
| WHO | 2,166,110 | - | 2,166,110 | 0.0% |
| OCHA | 713,600 | 1,394,805 | - | 100.0% |
| GRAND TOTAL | 21,899,496 | 7,416,479 | 16,073,763** | 26.6% |
**As one surplus in one project does not offset the shortfall of another, the shortfall reflects the actual remaining needs.
Table 5: REGISTERED IDP BENEFICIARIES - JULY 1999
| Western Area | |||
| Waterloo Camp | ADRA/C WW | Rehabilitation and construction of shelters ongoing; NFI distributed by ICRC | |
| Waterloo makeshift Camp | SLRCS/CWW NFI distributed by ICRC/SLRCS,; food distributed by CRS and EFSL | ||
| Grafton I & II Camps | (Grafton I) | GOAL/CAUSE Canada | Shelter construction completed in Grafton I, & WATSAN activities ongoing by ACF Grafton II (CAUSE Canada) shelter construction ongoing; WATSAN by ACF (no case load yet) |
| National Stadium | CCSL | 1,000 IDPs to be relocated to Grafton. Distribution of Non-food items completed; Verification completed. | |
| Parade Grounds | CORD-SL | CORD-SL received EU funding for mattresses | |
| Mandela Field | ARD | Shelter completed by CWWWFP - Food; ACF - WATSAN; MSF (H) and MOHS - Static and Mobile Clinic; SLRCS - Plastic sheeting | |
| National Workshop | CARE | Shelter construction completed. NFI distribution to family sizes completed by CARE; IRC considering the provision of educational materials for the displaced children; | |
| Trade Centre | EFSL | Shelter construction completed. NFI distributed by OREINT, ICRC & SLRCS | |
| Bailor Barrie | SLRCS | Registration and verification completed and food distributed by WVI; ICRC/SLRC - NFI | |
| Approved School | IIRO | 160 booths completed on one side of the camp. 63 new booths have been allocated to families sleeping on the open grounds and on the verandah. Registration has been completed and food distributed by WVI. 119 family heads still outstanding to be confirmed by WVI. | |
| ****Amputee Camp | MSF (F) | Clinic for war-wounded and amputees are run by MSF (F), with the collaboration of CWW, OXFAM, ACF, PPASL, HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL and AMA. | |
| Unauthorised Centres | |||
| Western Area Total | |||
| Southern Region | |||
| Bo District | |||
| *Bo Town | |||
| Splendid Camp - Bo Town | |||
| SLPMB Camp - Bo Town | |||
| Lebanese Camp | |||
| Bo District Total | |||
| Pujehun District | |||
| *Pujehun Town | WVI | ||
| Pujehun District Total | |||
| Southern Region Total | |||
| Eastern Region | |||
| Kenema District | |||
| Kenema Town (Nongowa) - Camps and School Buildings | AFRICARE/ KDDO | There are now 3 transit camp locations in Kenema; a) Lebanese School Camp currently has 738 unfinished booths constructed b) Nyandeyama Camp - booth construction began on June 22, 1999. | |
| Blama Town | MERLIN | 562 unfinished booths have been constructed so far. | |
| Gofor (7 Km off Kenema) | |||
| Kenema District Total | |||
| Kailahun District | |||
| **Daru | Assessment report by MSF-F & WVI indicate that food situation is precarious. | ||
| Kailahun District Total | |||
| Eastern Region Total | |||
| Northern Region | |||
| Port Loko District | |||
| *Tasso Island | IMC | ||
| *Lungi | WFP | ||
| *Koya | |||
| Port Loko District Total | |||
| Kambia District | |||
| ***Kambia Town | CARITAS/WFP | Food assistance stopped since March 1999 | |
| Kambia District Total | |||
| Tonkolili District | |||
| *Yele | CARE | ||
| Tonkolili District Total | |||
| Northern Region Total | |||
| GRAND TOTAL IDPs | |||
** On 26 July 1999, MSF-F and WVI jointly assessed Daru and reported that IDPs form about 95% of the 32,000 population there.
*** IDPs that were residing in Kambia before the deterioration in the security situation in the early part of 1999.
****Of the total number of 1,476 beneficiaries, 268 are amputees whilst 1,208 are their dependants.