Melkadida Camp profile as of 31 August 2013
- Countries
- Ethiopia
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- Sources
- UNHCR
- Publication date
- Origin
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Contextual Background
Pattern in Population Change
Already established camp received influx from Somalia in January 2011 and most recently in April/May 2011.
Areas of Origin
65% are from Gedo, 19% are from Bay, 8% from Bakol and the rest of the population is from various other locations in Somalia.
Cultural Background
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Sunni Muslim
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56% are May May speakers from Rahanweyn clan, 29% are Mahatiri speakers from Maheren clan and the remaining are from various other Somali clans.
Main Occupations
Pastoralists (livestock herding: goats, camels, cows, sheep and donkeys); some professionals from Mogadishu