IOMEthiopia Archives - Ethio Negari

06 Mar

Japan Supports IOM’s Flood Response in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia

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In line with International Organization for Migration (IOM) Global Appeal 2024, IOM welcomes the Government of Japan support towards the flood response in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia that saw more than 1 million people displaced and 5 million affected. According to the Kenya Red Cross, El Niño floods have displaced more than 300,000 people resulting in over 181 deaths. More than 17,000 livestock deaths have been reported in different parts of the country since floods began in November 2023. In addition, over 1,300 businesses and over 25,000 acres of farmland destroyed. Out of Kenya’s 47 counties, 38 were affected, with the highest…

21 Jan

More than 3.4 million people displaced by conflicts in Ethiopia

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International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that, over 3.45 million people were internally displaced in more than 2,500 assessed and accessible sites across 12 regions in Ethiopia. The report finds that, between August and September 2023, more than 3.4 million people displaced by conflicts in Ethiopia and noted that Amhara region was largely uncovered this round due to increased insecurity. IOM Ethiopia’s National Displacement Report 17 reveals that the main causes of displacement were conflict (64%), drought (17%) and social tension (9%). Somali region hosts the highest number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) primarily due to drought, while Tigray region…

26 Aug

IOM puts Ethiopia as a home for the highest IDPs

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More than 4 million citizens have been displaced in Ethiopia According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 4.3 million Ethiopians were displaced and sheltered in 3,300 centres. Since last November to June 2023, more than 4.38 million citizens have been displaced from 11 regions in Ethiopia, IOM reported. The organization added that 66 percent of these displaced people were displaced from their villages due to conflict and the rest were displaced due to drought and social problems. Somali region is home to a large number of IDPs who have been displaced due to drought and also Tigray,…

25 Aug

Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia exceed 77 thousand

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Armed conflict in Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to neighbouring countries. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as of 21 August 2023, over 76,500 people have arrived in Ethiopia through multiple border crossing points in Amhara, Benishangul Gumz, and Gambella Regions. The overall security in the Amhara Region has improved and allowed the resumption of assistance at the border. However, the number of arrivals from Sudan in Metema has remained low since the beginning of August, when insecurity in Amhara region made onward travel challenging. IOM has scaled up its presence at border crossing points…

12 Jul

Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia exceeds to 64 thousand

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Armed conflict in Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to neighboring countries. According to IOM Ethiopia, as of 11 July 2023, over 64,000 people have arrived in Ethiopia through multiple border crossing points in Amhara, Benishangul Gumz, and Gambella Regions. IOM has scaled up presence at border crossing points and it’s Migration Response Centre (MRC) in Metema, providing multi-sectorial assistance to arriving people, including health, water and sanitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), onward transportation, and tailored protection assistance. So far, citizens of 71 countries have been displaced from Sudan to Ethiopia and are entering…

21 Jun

Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia exceeds to 51 thousand

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) told Ethio Negari, the number of people migrating to neighboring countries is increasing due to the war between the Sudanese National Army and the Special forces. According to the statement sent by the organization, 51 thousand 840 citizens entered Ethiopia from Sudan until June 19, 2023. Out of this, 28 thousand 101 are Ethiopians, 11 thousand are Sudanese and the rest are third countries immigrants from 71 world countries. So far, citizens of 71 countries have been displaced from Sudan to Ethiopia and are entering Ethiopia through Amhara, Benishangul and Gambella regions, IOM said.…

26 May

More than 31,000 Sudanese refugees arrives to Ethiopia

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According to IOM reports, armed conflict in Sudan is forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee to neighbouring countries. Since 21 April 2023, over 31,000 people have arrived in Ethiopia through multiple border crossing points in Amhara, Benishangul Gumz, and Gambella Regions. Based on current arrival trends, IOM is estimating that over 100,000 Ethiopians and 30,000 TCNs may return to Ethiopia in the coming months, with the majority of arrivals expected through Metema. Arrivals at border crossing points is monitored and additional flow monitoring points are being established as required to scale up assistance. IOM has scaled up presence…

20 May

IOM requests $25 million to support refugees from Sudan

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, News, PoliticsAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, IOM, IOMEthiopia, Kurmuk, Metema, Refugees, Sudan, Sudanconflict

Armed conflict in Sudan is forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee to neighbouring countries. Since April 21, over 23,000 Ethiopian migrants and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) have arrived in Ethiopia at the remote border crossing point in Metema, Amhara Region, IOM Ethiopia reported. Based on current arrival trends, IOM is estimating that over 100,000 Ethiopians and 30,000 TCNs may return to Ethiopia in the coming months, with the majority of arrivals expected through Metema. IOM added that, arrivals at other border points will be monitored, including through an additional Flow Monitoring Point in Kurmuk in Benishangul Gumuz region,…

01 Dec

IOM launches a three year project in Oromia and Somali

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The International Organization for Migration announced the 18 million dollar project to be implemented in the Oromia and Somali region. IOM Ethiopia has announced a three-year project to be implemented in the Oromia and Somali regions of Ethiopia. The organization has announced the project in Addis Ababa, which aims to permanently resettle citizens who have been displaced from their villages due to conflicts and drought in the two regions. This project, which will be implemented in the next three years, will require 18.8 million dollars, and it is stated that the Swedish International Development Organization and the Swiss government will…