Ethiopia Weekly Humanitarian Bulletin, 18 August 2014
KEY EVENTS
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The national Flood Task Force issued a flood alert today, 18 August to urge Government and humanitarian actors to implement flood prevention and preparedness measures in high-risk communities.
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WFP will face critical funding shortfalls for its refugee operation from September onwards. US$42 million is urgently needed to cover needs until January 2015.
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Relocation of new arrivals to Nip Nip camp started on 14 August. Flood-affected refugees are prioritized for relocation to the new camp.
KEY FIGURES
South Sudanese refuge arrivals (since mid-December). 185,235
Fund urgently needed to cover refugee relief food needs from September 2014 to January 2015 US$42 million
Source: UNHCR