Almost all Kobani displaced need food assistance - new report
2. Summary of Findings
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Military situation in Kobani has become worse with ISIS advances towards the town.
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The situation around the border is tense, and conflict has spilt onto the Turkish side on a number of occasions.
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Almost the entire civilian population of Kobani region has crossed the border into Turkey.
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Many of the displaced have moved to other cities (Urfa, Gaziantep, Birecik etc.), though a large population remain in the border-town of Suruc.
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Needs remain considerable in Suruc, and burden upon host community is increasingly difficult to manage.
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Local authorities (Suruc/Urfa Health Department, and municipalities of Suruc, Urfa, Diyabekir etc.) are active and contributing significantly to the response.
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Both the host and displaced communities are experiencing assessment fatigue.
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Almost the entire displaced population are in need of food assistance.
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Many displaced families have few possessions and means of support; as winter approaches NFI are becoming increasingly urgent.
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As yet, there are few interventions focusing on protection, education or more long-term livelihood support.