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Initial Rapid Needs Assessment (IRNA)

Questionnaire, Maper-Rumbek North,

21st

July 2014

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Situation Overview

Following the Dec 15 2013 political and security incidents in Juba, fighting ensued, in Juba and

eventually other parts of the country between Government and AGFs in which, according to the

UN thousands of people were killed and thousands more displaced, the majority of them into UN

bases. In Jongolei where many civilians were also killed amidst the fighting, about 100,000 also

sought refuge in Awerial County in the Lakes where humanitarian agencies are responding to

their needs. Although difficult in the beginning, more than 40 humanitarian partners including 5

UN agencies are now responding to the needs of the IDPs in the areas of WASH, Health &

Nutrition, NFIs & ES, FSL, Education and Protection. The operation is going on generally smoothly

with no major gaps or challenges, and relocation to the new site given by the local authorities

has begun.

Elsewhere in the Lakes inter-communal violence and cattle raiding continued to affect

communities, often resulting in loss of lives and property. In the latest such incident, according

to the RRC, after inter-communal fighting between the Ruop and the Pakam on the 14th and 15th

June, scores of people were killed from both sides and more than one hundred heads of cattle

from the Pakam raided. Afterwards the Ruop allegedly forced the Pakam out of land in Rumbek

Centre they claim is theirs, burning tukuls and destroying crops according to reports, and this

resulted in the displacement of 732 HHs/ 3,660 individuals from 10 Rumbek Centre villages

according to the RRC.

Also according to the RRC, as a result of continuing fighting between government and opposition

forces, and resulting hunger in Mayendit in Unity State, 61 HHs of Nuer IDPs in 305 individuals

were displaced and are staying with the community in Maper. An inter-agency IRNA team was

organized by OCHA comprising of OCHA, UNICEF, WFP, UNHCR, WHO, UNFPA, UNMISS/RRP,

Plan International, BRAC, SSRC, SMOH, NP, Sign of Hope and RRC to visit Maper in order to find

out the needs of the IDPs. Earlier in another high level meeting between the Rumbek North

County Commissioner, the Rumbek North RRC Coordinator, OCHA Head, WFP Head, JAM Head

and RRC Director it was agreed that 300 HHS/1500 IDPs, part of the above mentioned number,

currently in Meen and Maluoeth will be considered verified and also be given food and NFIs/ES

assistance .

Drivers of Crisis and underlying factors

Inter-communal fighting in mid-June between the Ruop and Pakam which left scores of people dead and their properties destroyed. Nuer IDPs from Manyendit in Unity State who came to Maper, reporting hunger and fighting as the reason they fled. These IDPs would not tell the IRNA team which Payams or villages in Mayendit they came from. The on-going seven month old conflict in the country between government and opposition forces.

Scope of crisis and humanitarian profile

According to the RRC 432 IDP HHs/2160 individuals from Rumbek Centre are in Maper. Also 61 Nuer IDP HHs in 305 individuals are in Maper Additionally 300 IDP HHs in 1500 individuals are in Meen and Maloueth, also displaced by the inter-communal fighting in mid-June in Rumbek Centre. Both sets of IDPs report lacking food and NFIs including sleeping materials, kitchen sets, water containers, plastic sheeting for temporary shelter. The IDPs from Mayendit reported to the IRNA team fighting and hunger as the reason for their flight. According to the Rumbek North local

Map

Place map of affected area if available

Affected population: (appox. Male/female and boys/girls)

Displaced population: (appox. Male/female and boys/girls) 61 Nuer IDP HHs/305 individuals 732 Pakam IDP HHs/3660 individuals.

Key Priorities Provide bullet points summary of key priorities

Food

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authority both sets of IDPs are staying with the host community in Maper and Meen and Maloueth.

Trends and Scenarios

The IDPs from Rumbek Centre told the IRNA team that they will not return to Rumbek Centre to stay in villages where they were evicted because all their properties have been destroyed. The Nuer IDPs from Manyendit also told the IRNA team that they have nothing to return to in Mayendit in Unity State as all their houses, properties and livelihoods have been destroyed and their loved ones also killed in the fighting. The main threats to the population in the short and medium term is the fact that the host community themselves do not have enough

food to continue sharing with the IDPs. The coping mechanisms of the IDPs have been exhausted. They now they need urgent assistance from humanitarian partners.

NFIs/ES including plastic sheeting, sleeping materials, kitchen sets, water containers, washing soap.

WASH Items such as water tablets and rehabilitation of existing boreholes in Maper.

Humanitarian Access

The main logistical constraint is the lack of road to Rumbek North due to disrepair and continuing heavy rains. No presence of mines or UXO reported that could affect response.

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Findings

(use the information gathered under the cluster specific sections of the IRNA questionnaire)

FSL During the IRNA inter-agency assessments FGDs were held with both sets of IDPs. The IDPs who went from Rumbek Centre said many of their livestock were taken by the Ruop and crops they had planted were destroyed. They said they were at risk of increased hunger because they would not be able to harvest anything as a result of the fighting and raid. They said during their flight they depended on wild roots and fruit. They appealed to be assisted with food immediately before other reintegration concerns can be addressed. The IDPs from Mayendit said that the seven months old conflict had destroyed all their coping mechanisms and their livelihoods. They said many people could not farm anymore and those who had cattle had them looted, leaving them extremely vulnerable. They said they enjoyed cordial relations with the Dinkas of Maper and decided it better to come to Maper in search of survival other than starve in Mayendit. The Nuer IDP chief said many Nuers who traditionally fished as a livelihood activity wanted to come but heard that there is not enough to eat in Maper, so they want to first secure some fish before they can come to Maper. The chief said although he currently has 61 Nuer HHs later on he expects more Nuers to come and they have no intention returning to Mayendit as long as the conflict goes on. Recommendations:

Provision of a one month’s food ration to all the registered IDPs. WFP will monitor their situation after the one month’s ration and recommend the way forward.

Health: There is one PHCC in Rumbek North under CUAMM and one PHCU under LIA, both NGOs. Major morbidities reported in the area are

Photos

IDPs from Rumbek Centre and Mayendit in Unity State, now in Maper. Photos

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Diarrhoea, Malaria and Acute Respiratory Infections. Services offered are provision of basic drugs, antennal care, EPI services, consultations and health education. General observations: The PHCC was very busy on the Monday morning. There was 1 international doctor from CUAMM (Doctors of Africa), no midwife, 1 nurse, 3 traditional birth attendants and 2 vaccinators. Services offered include Ante natal care, EPI, Cold Chain (Solar Fridge), consultations, delivery, one functional ambulance for referrals and an admission room with five beds. Available drugs are Anti Malarials, Antipyretics, ORS, Antibiotics, dressing materials and Uterotonics. Challenges: Occasional shortage of drugs due to impassable roads. Few staff working in PHCC. Recommendation:

Transportation of drugs from Rumbek to Maper PHCC.

Recruiting of additional staff by CUAMM or SMOH in order to improve services.

NFI & ES: All the IDPs spoken to complained of the dire need of NFIs/ES including plastic sheeting for temporary shelter, sleeping mats, blankets and cooking and eating utensils as well as need for water containers. Logistics Nutrition Levels of malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months were determined. The rapid assessment methodology developed by South Sudan nutrition cluster was followed and it had two components; anthropometric screening and focused group discussions. 100 children were MUAC and Oedema screened as observation. The tables below show the results as classified by MUAC.

Frequency Percent

SAM (MUAC 11.5-12.4 cm) 7

MAM at Risk (MUAC 12.5-13.4)

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Normal (MUAC ≥13.5) 72

Total 100

Pregnant and Lactating Women MUAC Screened for 100 Women

Frequency Percent

SAM (MUAC 20.0> 22 8

MAM (22.5 > 23 and above 10

Normal MUAC 23.5 > 82

Total 100

Intervention: All children identified with severe and moderate malnutrition were treated with plumply nuts for two weeks. Eight pregnant mothers of 7 to 9 months were given delivery kits. Recommendations:

BRAC to consider reopening the OTP in Maper-Rumbek North.

WFP to look into supplying Plumply nuts supplement to be

IDPs listen during FGDs with their elders the chiefs.

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given accordingly to moderate cases. WASH: The assessment team did observe displacement of population due to conflict in Mayendit County in Unity State and Pakam community from Rumbek Centre. Some hand pumps in the area were reported to be broken where IDPs have settled .IDPs needs are Jerry cans ,Soap & Water Tablets The humanitarian response is urgently required to improve living standards and access to clean and safe water. The following are findings of the assessment: IDPs in Maper are in need of:-

Jerry cans

Soap

Water purification Tablets Sanitation:

Pit latrines are non-existent at the family level (Open defecation is widely practiced).

There was reported the case that there are 164 IDP pupils registered in Pakam Girls’ Primary School and in this school there was only 1 toilet and it had collapsed. Issues/Gaps

There are some broken boreholes in the area reported. Out of 30 boreholes only 2 are functioning in Maper

Poor hygienic condition at the boreholes and within the settlement area

Open defecation is widely practiced. Recommended Humanitarian Actions/Response

The water facilities which are broken require rehabilitation,

Launching of sanitation and hygiene awareness campaign, focusing on safe water, hand washing before handling of food and after using latrine, safe excreta disposal including garbage management, environmental cleanliness & CLTS campaign.

Provision of Jerry cans, Soap, and Water Purification Tablets.

Construction of pit latrines at Pakam Girls’ Primary School i.e provision of toilet slabs needed and nails. Sanitation: Lack of latrines at family level (open defecation is commonly practiced in the village). Issues/Gaps

Host community & IDPs using water from water ponds which are contaminated with faeces due to heavy rains. There are reported cases of diarrhoea.

Boreholes were reported to be broken in the area.

Poor hygienic condition within the settlement area. Recommended Humanitarian Actions/Response

The water source which are broken requires rehabilitation

Launching of sanitation and hygiene awareness campaign, focusing on safe water, hand washing before handling of food and after using latrine, safe excreta disposal including garbage management, environmental cleanliness and CLTS campaign.

Provision of Jerry cans, Soap, and Water Purification Tablets.

Construction of public toilets for IDP and hosting community to avoid open defecation, i.e Toilet slab needed and nails Action point: WASH Cluster & DWSH to develop an implementation strategy and to address existing gaps.

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Protection: Identified needs are food, sleeping materials including mats, plastic sheets, blankets and cooking and eating materials including saucepans, plates, cups and jerry cans. The two sets of IDPs reported that they fear attacks from Cuiebet or possibly cattle raiders from Unity or Warrap States. The IDPs observed that security is poor in Malek, Langchok and Buoi villages of Rumbek Centre which lie along the road to Rumbek North. They reported that five of their children are missing since the time of the raid in mid-June and they are still searching everywhere for them. They IDPs also reported that during that attack on their villages incidents of rape occurred to varying degrees. They also reported arbitrary beatings and at least one arbitrary killing. Recommendations:

Provision of food, NFIs including cooking and eating utensils, sleeping materials including mats, plastic sheets and water containers.

Government to increase security at Malek and Langchok and establish a police/security unit at Buoi.

There needs to be an on-going advocacy against all forms of GBV.

WFP to revamp the FFAs program in order that villagers can work to improve the road which is crucial for the food security of Rumbek North.

Education There are two primary schools in Maper; Maper Boys Primary School and Pakam Girls’ Primary School. There are 164 IDP children in Pakam Girl’s Primary School but the school has no hand pump and no latrine. Maper Boy’s Primary School lacks a fence and yet it is located next to a forest, which is at times scary for children. IDP children were prevented from registering in Maper Boys’ Primary School due to the demand to pay fees. UNICEF will ensure that the practice is at once stopped and IDP children are admitted to the school. UNICEF has already met the County Education Inspector who has agreed to sort the matter out. Recommendation:

Both schools should be considered for education in emergency school supplies.

Drilling of a hand pump in Pakam Girls’ Primary School by the WASH cluster and the DWSH.

Construction of latrines in Pakam Girls’ Primary School.

Protection actors to look into ways of soliciting fencing for the Boys’ Primary School.

Other

Next steps

Agreed initial response: Who will do what and by when?

Cluster Priority actions Human and material resources required

Responsible Entity By when

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FSL Provision of a one

month’s food

ration.

Personnel and vehicles WFP

As soon as possible

NFIs/ES Provision of a full

kit of NFIs/ES

Personnel and vehicles Plan International As soon as possible.

WASH Provision of WASH

items such as

water purification

tablets, jerry cans

and soap.

Digging of a latrine

in Pakam Girls’

Primary School

Drilling of a bore

hole in Pakam

Girl’s Primary

School

Personnel and vehicles

Personnel and vehicles

WASH cluster &

partners.

WASH cluster and

partners, including

the DWSH.

As soon as possible

As soon as possible.

Cluster specific assessments recommended. Who will do what by when

Assessment information Assessment Teams details

S/No NAME AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

1. Emmanuel Gai Mabor UNICEF emabor@unicef .org, 0957177704

2. Mabior Makuek WFP Mabior.makuek@wfp.org, 0922808080

3. Asher Abayo Sign of Hope Abayo@sign-of-hope.org, 0954474361

4. Lamin Kamara NP lkamara@nonviolentpeaceforce.org, 0914359862

5. Daniel Madhek Mathok Plan International nyeidumoo@gmail.com, 0956397670

6. Kenneth Bungu Dilla OCHA dilla@un.org, 0922473108

7. Santino Machiek Mamer RRC 0956031327

8. Moses Marial WHO 0956333684

9. Maker Deng Nyang UNHCR nyang@unhcr.org, 0955424781

10. Edward Moini RRP/UNMISS Edward2@un.org, 0955216354

11. Nelly Njenga UNFPA njenga@unfpa.org, 0928213946

12. Mudir John Maktab BRAC 0923080847

13. Makur Mabor Tuungthon SSRCS makurmabor@gmail.com, 0956206256

14. Gordon Mayen SMOH gordonmeen@yahoo.ca, 0928938547

Geographical area visited (incl. GPS)

Maper-Rumbek North, N 07⁰ 41’ 95.9” E 029⁰ 43’ 32.1”

Assessment itinerary (incl. GPS) Rumbek-Mper-Rumbek Type of key informants interviewed (male/female, boys/girls) Executive Director,

RRC Rumbek North Coordinator, Santino Machiek Mamer, 0956031327 IDPs Sub Chief, Juong Dhuol. Elder, Member of Chiefs Executive, Bol Tit Buoc Women’s Leader, Elder, Adut Gai Nuer’s Chief, Chol Manyang Chol.

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