WFP Emergency Report
Issued weekly by the United Nations World Food Programme
Report No. 18 / 2006 - Date 05 May 2006


This report includes:

(A) Highlights
(B) Middle East,Central Asia and Eastern Europe:
    (1) Russian Federation (Caucasus)
(C) East & Central Africa: (1) Burundi (2) Congo, DR (3) Djibouti
    (4) Ethiopia (5) Kenya (6) Rwanda (7) Somalia (8) Sudan (9) Tanzania
    (10) Uganda
(D) West Africa: (1) Chad (2) Cote d'Ivoire (3) Guinea (4) Niger
(E) Southern Africa: (1) Angola (2) Lesotho (3) Malawi (4) Mozambique
    (5) Namibia (6) Swaziland (7) Zambia (8) Zimbabwe
(F) Asia: (1) Myanmar (2) Timor Leste
(G) Latin America and Caribbean: (1) Bolivia (2) Colombia (3) Ecuador
    (4) Guatemala (5) Haiti



(A) Highlights

(a)  Between 1 and 30 April, WFP transported a total of 10,597 tons of
food by road in the three Darfur states.

(b)  Heavy rains and bad road conditions in parts of Ethiopia result in
delays in transporting WFP food commodities.

(c)  Over 19,000 Rwandan asylum seekers are hosted in camps in north
Burundi.

(d)  In Chad, despite the insecurity in mid-April, WFP completed the
General Food Distribution cycle in all camps at full rations. A total of
206,964 beneficiaries were provided with some 3,600 tons of food.



(B) Middle East,Central Asia and Eastern Europe: (1) Russian Federation
(Caucasus)

(1) Russian Federation (Caucasus)

(a)  During the reporting period (16-30 April), major military
manoeuvres took place in Southern Russia. The multi-agency command
exercise was intended to reveal the true readiness level of the federal
executive agencies to act in a deteriorating situation, amid a terrorist
threat and emergencies. The Commander of the Russian Interior troops
estimated the situation in the Southern Federal District as difficult
but stable. According to him the situation in Chechnya is under control,
but they are concerned over regions adjoining Chechnya. On April 23
there were dead and wounded in one of the southern districts of Dagestan
which was the scene of a clash between a group of protesters and the
police following mass disturbances.

(b)  During the reporting period, no General Food Distribution (GFD)
took place in Chechnya and Ingushetia. Slightly improved pipeline
situation allows the second cycle to commence in both republics in the
beginning of May for the reduced number of beneficiaries: about 111,000
members of food-insecure households in Chechnya and 17,000 IDPs in
Ingushetia. The Food- for-Education (FFE) programme was implemented in
453 schools and pre-school educational institutions in Chechnya by
providing some 794 tons of food commodities to feed 130,000 children in
April and May.

(c)  During the reporting period, some 70 participants continued to
implement Food-for-Work (FFW) projects in Grozny, Achkhoi-Martan and
Shatoy districts. Within the joint WFP-state farm project some 50
hectares of apple orchards were pruned and whitewashed. It is planned
that part of the yield will be provided to schoolchildren as a
supplement to WFP FFE programme. Other small projects include water
pipeline construction in Shatoi district and rehabilitation of the
premises for town canteens for the vulnerable families in Grozny. About
7 tons of food commodities were distributed in Achkhoy-Martan district
for the works completed in March.. Six hairdressers formerly trained
within the FFT project provided free services to IDPs in Ingushetia and
received 900 kg of food at the end of April. Starting from April the
Dining Hall project was implemented in the new premises rehabilitated by
the personnel of the canteen and FFW project's participants. Within this
project WFP provided some 13 tons of food commodities to serve hot meals
to 1,600 most vulnerable people. WFP also supported the TB project by
providing about 13 tons of food to 343 patients in Ingushetia and about
11 tons of food to 338 patients in Chechnya.

(d)  After several months gap in General Food Distribution WFP received
some cash contributions which enabled to recommence the basic food
distribution to the target population. So far confirmed contributions
constitute 14 percent of the planned requirements of $22 million and
allow to carry on GFD with reduced food ration for about 4 more months.
Within the next 6 months the operation will face considerable shortfalls
in all food items constituting Emergency Operation (EMOP)'s food basket
and required for all WFP programmes in the North Caucasus. WFP has
appealed for urgently needed additional funds to ensure continuity of
basic food distribution to thousands of vulnerable people in Chechnya
and Ingushetia.



(C) East & Central Africa: (1) Burundi (2) Congo, DR (3) Djibouti (4)
Ethiopia (5) Kenya (6) Rwanda (7) Somalia (8) Sudan (9) Tanzania (10)
Uganda

(1) Burundi

(a)  A trans-border meeting of the UN Country Teams of both Rwanda and
Burundi met in Butare (southern Rwanda) to discuss cross border
movements between the two countries.  Over 19,000 Rwandan asylum seekers
are hosted in camps in north Burundi.  UNHCR is presently conducting a
refugee verification exercise at the camps; however, very few are
expected to be verified as refugees.  WFP continues to provide them with
food assistance until their status is confirmed.

(b)  During the International Labour Day celebrations held on 1 May, the
President of Burundi announced the increase of salaries by 15 percent
for civil servants in the public sector starting 1 July 2006.  He also
announced free health care for children under five and the suppression
of maternity fees for mothers delivering in public health institutions.

(c)  WFP distributed 3,109 tons of food aid to 382,808 beneficiaries
during the last two weeks.

(d)  WFP continues to monitor indicators of food crisis in the provinces
of Rutana, Makamba, Karusi, Kayanza and Muyinga.  Findings remained the
same as previously reported for other provinces assessed, that is:
negative coping mechanisms remain in place at the household level
including migration, loans, sale of farms and livestock, reduction of
meals and theft on farms. Furthermore, many drop outs in primary schools
have been reported in some areas.

(e)  WFP assessed the impact of the seeds protection rations (SPR)
distributed in February/March in the provinces of Ngozi, Kirundo,
Cibitoke, Rutana and Gitega. Findings indicated that the SPR
distributions permitted beneficiaries to increase their workforce, the
number of daily meals, improve their diet and reduce migration in most
of the assessed provinces.

(f)  WFP assisted local communities in selecting beneficiaries for
targeted distributions to be conducted in Mutaho commune in Gitega
province. WFP also assisted in making lists and publicly validated them.
Another validation exercise was carried out in one commune of Ngozi
province and the caseload had to be increased due to the increase of
families having malnourished children in supplementary feeding
programmes.

(g)  Food-for-Work (FFW) monitors have publicly validated the lists of
nearly 90,000 workers in six communes of Muyinga province.  Many
fictitious names were taken off the lists during the validation process.


(2) Congo, DR

(a)  Escalation of militia operations in Kalehe (South Kivu province)
resulted in an increase in the number of internally displaced persons
(IDPs). Reports from OCHA and International Medical Corps (IMC)
indicated the registered caseload increased from 5,000 to over 7,000
households. However, access to IDPs remains difficult due to the
prevailing insecurity and the bad road conditions.

(b)  According to the Norwegian Refugee Council, over 8,500 IDPs are
gradually returning to their home villages in Moba, an area located in
the north east of Katanga province.

(c)  In Bas-Congo province, the early end of the rainy season is likely
to affect food crops. According to farmers, the dry season will
significantly affect crops because most of the rivers and streams will
run dry early, resulting in water shortages.

(d)  During the reporting period (29 April-5 May), 99 tons were
distributed to some 11,700 displaced persons in Kisunga (40 kms from
Butembo). An additional 2,500 displaced persons will receive 19 tons of
food next week. However, some of the IDPs who were provided with WFP
food on 25 and 26 April were reportedly attacked by unidentified armed
men and their food provisions stolen while on their way home.

(e)  In Ituri district, 67 tons of food was distributed to 7,250
beneficiaries, by Italian NGO Cooperazione e Sviluppo (CESVI).


(3) Djibouti

(a)  The April food distribution to drought affected people has been
completed. WFP distributed a total of 718 tons of mixed commodities to
some 48,000 pastoralists. During the post distribution monitoring
conducted by WFP a 2 percent increase was observed in the number of
beneficiaries for food aid. This is as a result of the ongoing
displacements of people before the upcoming summer period.

(b)  On 28 April, WFP approved a budget revision up to end of 2006 and
additional commodities (2,800 tons) for a cost of USD 1.6 million for
Djibouti drought affected people.

(c)  The UN Secretary General Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
Drought, Kjell Magne Bondevik, visited Djibouti on 27 April 2006. During
his one-day visit, the Special Humanitarian Envoy met with the President
of Djibouti, key Government Ministers and representatives of donor
countries. With the Djibouti Government, the SG Special Humanitarian
Envoy discussed the importance of prioritizing long-term development
solutions to food security and water management to reduce the
vulnerability of its population to recurrent drought situations.

(d)  The Special Humanitarian Envoy also held a high-level meeting with
the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and the Executive Secretary of
the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The meeting with
the UNCT was mainly focussed on the enhancement of local capacity to
cope with drought, particularly through UN support to the coordination
mechanisms.


(4) Ethiopia

(a)  Rainfall in Tigray, particularly in the "belg" crop growing areas,
has been favourable during the month of April and many districts in the
Southern zone have received 12-18 days of light to heavy precipitation.
The rainfall situation in the belg producing eastern zones of Amhara
(North Wello, South Wello, Oromiya and North Shewa zones) has been
mixed. North Wello had medium to heavy falls in most of its districts
and some areas of the other eastern zones received light to medium
rainfall.

(b)  Moderate to heavy rainfall dominated much of the past week in
nearly all the zones of Somali region. Following increased precipitation
not only in the region but also in some of the major catchments areas of
Shebele, Genale and Dawa rivers, the volumes of these rivers have been
steadily increasing in the past few days. However, the latest report
from WFP Gode sub-office indicates that the level of Shebele River in
Gode town was going down on 2 May and there are no reports of flooding
along the river basin. Nevertheless, if rainfall continues with the
current intensity there is still a risk of flooding in the areas along
the river such as Gode, Kelafo, Mustahil and Ferfer districts of Gode
zone. The last severe flooding of Shebele River occurred in the latter
part of April 2005 with thousands of people affected. Currently, one
section of Dolo Odo town in Liben zone is reportedly encircled by the
floods from Dawa River and as a result some people in the town have
already been relocated.

(c)  Afar region had no rains during the week except some light showers
observed in Awash town of Zone 3. In Southern Nations, Nationalities and
People Region (SNNPR), evenly distributed rains have been reported. The
amount has been moderate to heavy with isolated incidences of floods
and/or hailstorms in parts of Wolayita, Gedio, Gamo Gofa and Sidama
zones. The rainfall is generally rated as favourable for belg crop
development. Belg rains this year in East Harerge of Oromiya region and
in Dire Dawa and Harar are reportedly better than those of last year.
The generally good rains in March/April in these areas have improved
water and pasture supplies especially in the low lying areas where
serious shortages were being reported during the preceding dry months.
Heavy rains in the last week of April caused some floods in Deder
district of East Harerge zone..

(d)  The federal Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Agency's (DPPA)
daily dispatches continue in the drought affected areas. From the 23,500
tons of relief food allocated for Somali region in February, 82 percent
has been dispatched to date. DPPA has also started moving small
quantities of food allocated during March. Some delays in dispatches are
being experienced due to bad road conditions after heavy rains
especially in Afder zone of Somali region. For Borena zone of Oromiya
region, the DPPA has allocated 2,500 tons of food aid in February and
currently the dispatch status is at 91 percent. From the 2,200 tons
allocated to Borena zone for the month of March 95 percent has been
dispatched. The federal DPPA is transporting the March allocation of 875
tons to Afar and so far 76 percent of the allocation has been
dispatched. Delays in transporting are also being experienced in Afar
region where bad road conditions due to heavy rains have stopped some
trucks from delivering relief food.

(e)  The food security situation in the districts of Fedis, Kersa,
Golo-Oda, Goro-Gutu, Babile, Haro-Maya and Gursum of East Harerge zone
of Oromiya region is reportedly deteriorating for reasons mainly
associated with the delays in effecting transfers for the Productive
Safety Net Programme. A federal DPPA-led rapid assessment mission is
expected to depart to these areas in the coming week to assess the
situation. Also, following the depletion of food stocks from the
previous harvest, high grain prices and delays in transferring the
safety net resources, the low-lying zones of Gurage, Selti,
Kembata-Tembaro, Sidama and Dawro of SNNPR are suffering from food
shortages. A recent DPPA-led rapid assessment revealed increased
malnutrition among vulnerable groups.


(5) Kenya

(a)  Pastoralist areas continue to report deterioration in food
security. The rains are not expected to impact on the long-term food
security situation of the pastoralists as most assets have been lost due
to successive failed rains since 2002. With the arrival of rains, many
animals are vulnerable to disease, and livestock mortalities have risen
in pastoral areas as night time temperatures dropped.

(b)  After a rapid assessment in Garissa, Kenya Food Security Steering
Group (KFSSG) approved an increase of 28,352 people in some rural
divisions while the target numbers in Turkana have increased by 16,661
in rural areas.

(c)  With these recent adjustments, the total number of drought affected
people receiving food under the general food distribution, including 10
percent contingency, has risen to 3,098,800. Furthermore, there are
535,984 children under the Expanded School Feeding Programme (ESFP). The
total number receiving assistance under the current Emergency Operation
is 3.6 million people.  (d) The distribution for April is ongoing in 20
of the districts, and the remaining districts are expected to start
distribution during the course of the same week. The total amount
dispatched for April is 34,471 tons; this includes cereals, sorghum and
rice from the Government of Kenya (GoK) and 2,900 tons of CSB as well as
small amounts of oil and pulses for the ESFP.

(d)  With all districts now having reported on the March distribution,
the total number of people fed through the general food distribution is
2.9 million having received 29,000 tons.

(e)  As at 2 May, EMOP received USD 105 million or 47 percent of its
overall funding requirements, while some additional funding is awaiting
confirmation.

(f)  The 20 percent reduction of the required kilocalories in the
refugee programme was maintained during the first distribution in May.
It is expected the mid-May distribution will be at full ration except
for pulses, which are likely to be at 75 percent. Currently, the refugee
operation requires a total of 12,000 tons of mixed commodities valued at
USD 5.6 million between now and December.

(g)  Despite the UNHCR repatriation efforts, the refugee camps of Kukuma
and Daadab received influxes from South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia
during the year. UNHCR is beginning a verification exercise of some
15,000 asylum seekers who have not previously been screened. WFP is
providing food to those that UNHCR has identified within this group as
people of concern.


(6) Rwanda

(a)  Pastoralist areas continue to report deterioration in food
security. The rains are not expected to impact on the long-term food
security situation of the pastoralists as most assets have been lost due
to successive failed rains since 2002. With the arrival of rains, many
animals are vulnerable to disease, and livestock mortalities have risen
in pastoral areas as night time temperatures dropped.

(b)  After a rapid assessment in Garissa, Kenya Food Security Steering
Group (KFSSG) approved an increase of 28,352 people in some rural
divisions while the target numbers in Turkana have increased by 16,661
in rural areas.

(c)  With these recent adjustments, the total number of drought affected
people receiving food under the general food distribution, including 10
percent contingency, has risen to 3,098,800. Furthermore, there are
535,984 children under the Expanded School Feeding Programme (ESFP). The
total number receiving assistance under the current Emergency Operation
is 3.6 million people.

(d)  The distribution for April is ongoing in 20 of the districts, and
the remaining districts are expected to start distribution during the
course of the same week. The total amount dispatched for April is 34,471
tons; this includes cereals, sorghum and rice from the Government of
Kenya (GoK) and 2,900 tons of CSB as well as small amounts of oil and
pulses for the ESFP.

(e)  With all districts now having reported on the March distribution,
the total number of people fed through the general food distribution is
2.9 million having received 29,000 tons.

(f)  As at 2 May, EMOP received USD 105 million or 47 percent of its
overall funding requirements, while some additional funding is awaiting
confirmation.

(g)  The 20 percent reduction of the required kilocalories in the
refugee programme was maintained during the first distribution in May.
It is expected the mid-May distribution will be at full ration except
for pulses, which are likely to be at 75 percent. Currently, the refugee
operation requires a total of 12,000 tons of mixed commodities valued at
USD 5.6 million between now and December.

(h)  Despite the UNHCR repatriation efforts, the refugee camps of Kukuma
and Daadab received influxes from South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia
during the year. UNHCR is beginning a verification exercise of some
15,000 asylum seekers who have not previously been screened. WFP is
providing food to those that UNHCR has identified within this group as
people of concern.


(7) Somalia

(a)  The 2006 Gu rains continuous into May with normal to heavy rains.
Reports from the field indicate that almost all areas of South Somalia
are receiving substantial rainfall. Areas of the northeast are also
receiving rains, although they delayed slightly.

(b)  Since February, WFP has reached a total of 853,000 beneficiaries in
southern Somalia and additional beneficiaries were assisted through
social and livelihood support activities. A total of 15,700 tons were
distributed against the planned tonnage of 17,500 tons. Shortfalls were
due to lack of some commodities in the pipeline.

(c)  As reported last week, the number of people being assisted by WFP
in south Somalia increased slightly from 1 million to 1.1 million.
This figure is based on the estimates of February 2006 Food Security
Analysis Unit (FSAU) assessment and relevant WFP Vulnerability Analysis
and Mapping (VAM) updates.

(d)  The plan for the next round of distribution has been revised and
1..1 million beneficiaries will be reached with a total of 21,000 tons
of food commodities over a period of six weeks. Food despatches for
Middle Juba and Gedo regions are being carried out.

(e)  Three vessels (Reef Elmaan, Marwan H and Miriam VI) are currently
being loaded in Mombasa port, with food destined to the Somali ports of
Merka, Elmaan and Kismayo for onward delivery to extended delivery
points (EDPs) and final delivery points (FDPs) in Somalia. The three
vessels will be delivering a total of 13,200 tons of food commodities.

(f)  Information from the field indicates rains across the south of
Somalia are taking their toll on the roads network. Logistics is still
planning road deliveries; however, a contingency has been put in place
to start air operations in areas of Lower and Middle Juba, Gedo, and
Parts of Bay should it become necessary. WFP is activating the Special
Operation (SO 10518.0) for airdrops.


(8) Sudan

(a)  During the reporting period(23-30 April), staff movement was
restricted or halted due to checkpoint officials and local authorities
not recognizing the terms of the SOFA agreement, which grants UN staff
freedom of movement in North Darfur.  Specifically, WFP staff were
physically prevented from disembarking from a helicopter in Kebkebiya as
well as from passing through checkpoints on the road to Tawila on two
occasions.

(b)  The security situation remains tense due to fractions within the
SLA movement, which caused displacement of up to 2,500 people from
Tawila as indicated during the previous reporting period.  Korma and
access roads are still 'No-Go'. The Area Security Management Team in El
Fasher determined that a warning should be issued to SLA to stop
harassing and attacking humanitarian workers, due to the high number of
incidents to date in 2006. If such incidents do not cease, the
possibility of discontinuing humanitarian activities will be evaluated.

(c)  The security situation continued to be tense and volatile in west
Darfur. Three days after the carjacking of a WFP vehicle on 20 April, a
Tearfund vehicle was robbed at gunpoint in their guesthouse in Masteri.
During the reporting period, a break-in by armed people was also
reported at the COSV offices and guesthouse compound. The state
government received five patrol vehicles and are intending to acquire
120 horses for patrolling Geneina town. In Habilla and Morni, the
security situation remained calm during the week. However, in Morni
alleged cases of harassments and looting by armed elements continue.

(d)  In anticipation of security incidents with the 3 May 2006 Chadian
elections, pre-positioning of food to Buranga has been delayed until
after the elections.

(e)  The security situation remained tense and volatile in south
Darfur.. The main areas of concern included Shearia and localities
around Gereida where combats affecting IDP camps have been in the past
two weeks. In this regard, Samaritan's Purse could not conduct food
distribution in six locations.

(f)  Banditry and criminal incidents were reported, in Kalma IDP camp,
in Kass, along the Nyala-Ed Daein road and the Nyala-El Fasher road and
in the Eastern part of West Darfur.

(g)  After a security assessment, UNDSS declared the road
Zalengie-Nertiti a 'Go' area for UN staff. Previously, banditry
targeting both humanitarian and commercial traffic had been frequently
reported rendering it a 'No-Go' for UN personnel most of the time.

(h)  The Sudan Rehabilitation and Recovery Commission (SRRC) in Pibor
County (Jonglei) reported to WFP that 250 tons of food commodities were
looted by the community before the start of a food distribution exercise
in Gumruk area. The looted food was received by SRRC to be distributed
in Gumruk. Following the incident, WFP held meetings with the local
authorities and an investigation is currently taking place to follow up
on the issue.

(i)  A security assessment mission in Pibor town recommended reducing
the Security Phase from Three to Two due to improvement in the general
security situation while Old Fangak remained at Security Phase Four as a
result of high tensions between southern factions.

(j)  An attack by Murle militias in Pochalla resulted in fourteen
fatalities. The attack took place soon after a WFP team departed the
area.

(k)  WFP Cooperating Partner, Cordaid, reported a looting incident
following chaos during a food distribution exercise in Marol Deng Geng
(Northern Bahr El Ghazal), despite the presence of security personnel.
Subsequently, the team was relocated to Nyamlel.

(l)  An inter-tribal fighting took place between Jur Bel and Dinka Agar
in Wako Boma over water resources and grazing land in Jur area where
cattle and properties were looted by the Agar. The fighting resulted in
displacement of 540 of the Jur tribe to Mvolo County in Western
Equatoria while the rest of the population in Wako moved to Nuktamanga
Boma in Wulu County. The incident, which interrupted WFP's food
distribution, is currently under control by the SPLA.

(m)  The general security situation was reportedly calm in Kassala
during the reporting period. However, movement restriction continues to
affect WFP's activities in the state. WFP teams are still denied free
access to project sites outside Kassala town and food dispatches to IDP
and refugee camps are suspended.

(n)  Three WFP staff were detained for eight hours at a checkpoint 26-km
south of Port Sudan town, Red Sea on their way to a undertake a
monitoring exercise in Sinkat locality. UN Security Office is following
up on the issue.

(o)  Clashes reportedly took place in Giessan town (Blue Nile) between
the Sudan armed forces and civilians of whom eight severely beaten. An
investigation team comprising of UNMIS military observers and local
authorities reported that the fighting was over resources and that no
weapons were used by both parties

(p)  The general security situation was reportedly calm in Abyei and the
surrounding villages during the reporting period. Military escort for
commercial trucks using the Meiram-Northern Bahr El Ghazal road was
suspended due to improvement in the security situation along the road.

(q)  The awareness campaigns to inform communities of the ration
reductions have been largely successful and have already been
implemented in some areas. However in two areas, the IDPs and their
representatives have been opposed to the cuts raising concerns about the
potential for tensions in the camps.

(r)  The security situation continues to be a major concern with reports
of banditry and criminal incidents targeted at the humanitarian
community. WFP has discontinued activities in Kebkebiya.

(s)  The UN Security Phases was reviewed in some areas in South Sudan. A
large area along the borders with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of
Congo was raised to Phase Four due to increased hostilities of the Lord
Resistance Army including hostility towards UN and NGO staff. The rest
of South Sudan remains under Security Phase Three.

(t)  WFP met with UNHCR and Commission of Refugees in Skowak and
discussed the need to implement further ration cuts due to funding
constraints. Further ration cuts are announced due to access problems.
WFP could not resume distributions to IDP camps nor monitoring in
refugee camps in Kassala state.

(u)  UNICEF, in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health in Blue
Nile, plans to conduct a nutrition survey covering all locations in the
state.  The survey, scheduled for May, will also cover Kurmuk in South
Blue Nile. WFP contributes to improving the nutritional status of
vulnerable groups in Damazine. During the reporting period, some 1.2
tons of food was dispatched to Damazine hospital for distribution to 120
malnourished children, lactating and pregnant mothers and caretakers
through therapeutic and supplementary feeding programmes. The
distributed commodities will be cooked and provided as wet feeding at
the hospital and some will be released as dry take-home rations.

(v)  Between 1 and 30 April, WFP transported by road a total of 10,597
tons of food in the three Darfur states, realizing only 29 percent of
the April plan due to a serious shortage of food available in Port Sudan
and in the hubs of El Obeid and Khartoum.

(w)  During the reporting period, WFP dispatched 3,319 tons of food by
road to different locations in the South. Of the total, 1,213 tons were
dispatched from El Obeid and Kosti and 2,106 tons from and Koboko and
Tororo in Uganda. Meanwhile, around 30 trucks carrying WFP food to
different locations in Upper Nile returned back to Kapoeta due to the
poor road conditions resulting from the heavy rain. Food deliveries to
some locations were undertaken through airdrops.

(x)  Food distribution was completed in North Darfur for all sites. The
new reduced rations have already been implemented in Kebkebiya & Kutum
towns and Tawila area, Wa'ada and Fata Borno & Kassab IDP camps. In El
Fasher an information campaign continued with meetings with sheikhs,
relief committees and community leaders in El Salaam Camp, both on
registration issues and the half ration scenario for May.

(y)  The Rapid Food Needs Assessment conducted in April was completed
for Fasher Rural area.  In Kebkebiya the assessment was aborted due to
the refusal of local authorities to allow WFP staff to travel outside
the town.

(z)  In Waddah a WFP mobile team distributed 2-month food ration to
9,905 IDPs coming from Shearia in South Darfur.  This was the second
distribution by a WFP Mobile team this year for people displaced from
Shearia in January 2006.  An increase in admissions to the supplementary
feeding programme in Abu Shock and Al Salam camps has been registered.
An assessment is ongoing to identify the causes.

(aa)  Mornie Field Office and its general food distribution partner
SC-USA, conducted sensitization campaigns in Romalia, Genderni,
Um-Shalaya and Hajer Tama on the new ration scales to be implemented
with effect from May. The information campaigns have been successful in
all four satellite villages. In Morni camp, where a similar campaign had
been launched a couple of days earlier, the IDPs and their leaders were
opposed to any cuts in their monthly ration.

(ab)  Geneina Field Office completed one post distribution monitoring
activity in AbuZar camp. However, in El Riad IDP camp, Humanitarian Aid
Commission prevented WFP Food Monitors to carry out the exercise until
WFP provide Humanitarian Aid Commission office with monitoring formats.
This is the first incident over the last two years in which Humanitarian
Aid Commission has prevented a monitoring activity carried out by WFP in
the IDP camps. WFP will follow up this incident with the Humanitarian
Aid Commission commissioner.

(ac)  During the reporting period, Habila Field Office reported arrival
of 111 households of refugees in Gemeiza Babiker. These were verified by
UNHCR and the WFP Habilla Field Office will support with food.

(ad)  Approximately 600 IDPs are camping in front of AU compound in
search of protection in Shearia (South Darfur). The Cooperating Partner
Solidarites intends to undertake the distribution to this group soon.
Due to the expulsion of the NRC from South Darfur, Samaritan's Purse
will make the general food distribution in the areas previously covered
by NRC. This temporary arrangement doesn't replace the current field
agreement between NRC and WFP.

(ae)  Some 725 Dinkas left voluntarily Beriel camps under the auspices
of IOM for Ed Daein on their way to South Sudan. Other 124 Dinkas from
various places in South Darfur passed through Beriel on their way to Ed
Daein. Meanwhile, SRC indicated they received new comers in their camps,
both Dinkas heading to Bahr Al Ghazal and Darfurians seeking protection.
El Firdos camp received 700 people from Dito, Gereida, Joghana and
Assunta; the majority are Darfurians but there are also Dinkas. Abu
Matariq camp received 150 Dinkas from Sanam Al Naga. Ed Daein town camp
received 2,000 Darfurians from various locations of Shearia. Khor Omer
received 1,500 Dinkas from Beriel. Abu Jabra received 2,030 Dinkas from
South Darfur and South Sudan. Those who came from South Sudan indicated
they had decided to leave their homes because there was no humanitarian
assistance provided to them.

(af)  Due to resumption of fighting around Gereida, South Nyala and
Shearia localities, more displacements of people from camp to camp or
from village to camp are expected. Solidarites reported the assessment
in Shearia revealed that 1,553 individuals have arrived in town during
the last two weeks following an attack that took place in North East of
Shearia town last month.

(ag)  A joint team comprising of WFP, World Vision International and
local authorities commenced a rapid needs assessment in Greater Tonj
during the reporting period. The assessment comes in response to the
reported deteriorating food security in Tonj North and Tonj East
counties following tribal conflicts that took place in March. Findings
will be shared upon completion of the assessment.

(ah)  In its efforts to improve livelihoods of IDPs, WFP provided 50
percent rations to 1,433 persons in Jebel Kujur IDP camp during the
reporting period under Food-for-Recovery. Activities included weekly
cleaning of the camp and environmental sanitation activities.

(ai)  During the reporting period, 152 new Eritrean asylum seekers,
mainly men, were granted refugee status by UNHCR and the Commission of
refugees and were relocated for settlement in Kilo 26 camp to receive
humanitarian assistance.

(aj)  A joint mission comprising of WFP, UNHCR and Commission of
Refugees visited Um Gargour refugee camp. One of the major constraints
cited by the camp manager was the lack of adequate land to accommodate
new arrivals. A request was submitted to the government in this respect
and negotiations are currently ongoing

(ak)  WFP chaired an inter-agency food-aid coordination meeting to
discuss cuts in WFP rations as of May and its implications on activities
in Red Sea state. The meeting also discussed early warning system and
planning for joint food security assessments in inaccessible areas due
to security concerns, especially in Tokar province. Humanitarian
agencies discussed impact of ration cuts including population movement
and increase in malnutrition levels.

(al)  A joint team comprising of local NGOs, Humanitarian Aid Commission
and the Sudan Rehabilitation and Recovery Commission undertook a mission
to Kurmuk, Kelli, Nazilla and Mayas in Blue Nile and distributed food
and non-food items supplied by the government authorities to returnees
who arrived from Sharkole camp in Ethiopia. Findings indicted the
presence of 333 households of returnees in addition to another 117
vulnerable groups in need of humanitarian assistance. The joint UN rapid
needs assessment planned to be undertaken in Kelly using UNMIS
helicopter was postponed due to land mine threats. A team from UNMAO is
planning to clear the area shortly.

(am)  During the reporting period, WFP verified and registered 755
beneficiaries comprising of 687 returnees and 68 local vulnerable
residents in four villages in Bau locality, Blue Nile.

(an)  UNHCR repatriated 503 returnees from Ethiopia to the reception
center in Challie village. WFP provided a one-month ration of about 9 MT
of food to these returnees upon arrival.

(ao)  According to the Norwegian Refugee Council, over 500 transit
returnees have passed by Kauda, South Kordofan way station since its
establishment in April 2006 with only 8 percent spending the night in
this station before proceeding to their final destinations. Some 200
returnees arrived in Talodi of who came from Khartoum, Red Sea and South
Sudan. According to IOM, 318 returnees were received in Kadugli way
station.

(ap)  In response to a query raised by local authorities, WFP informed
participants of an inter-agency meeting, held in Kauda to discuss
returnee issues, that food assistance will not be provided to all
returnees in way stations and that provision of food rations to
returnees proceeding to further detonations in South Sudan and/or
unaccompanied children will be considered. WFP has also raised a concern
regarding the pressure being put by local authorities on WFP and its
Cooperating Partner, Save the Children-US, to accelerate food
distribution to returnees. Inadequate support from local authorities to
mobilize and sensitize communities on registration and distribution
procedures was also highlighted during the meeting.

(aq)  WFP distributed about 176 tons of assorted commodities to 5,556
beneficiaries; 3,717 vulnerable residents and 1,839 returnees in six
payams in South Blue Nile through general food distribution.
Beneficiaries received three-month rations to cover their food
requirements until June except for 503 returnees in Challie who received
one-month rations. In addition, some 3 tons of food was distributed to
201 returnees in Dokan and Middil to cover their food requirements for
April.

(ar)  In Abyei, WFP and Save the Children-US distributed 559 tons of
food commodities to 9,682 IDPs, returnees and vulnerable local residents
in seven villages though general food distribution to cover their food
requirements during the upcoming rainy season. During the week, WFP
completed dispatching and distribution of food commodities to eight
returnee villages and two locations hosting IDPs and vulnerable local
community members.

(as)  In a joint meeting, WFP and FAO discussed possible areas of
collaboration in Kauda. It was agreed that FAO will implement school
garden activities and teacher capacity-building in WFP-assisted schools.
Water harvesting activities will not be implemented by FAO this year due
to funding constraints.

(at)  WFP verified and registered a total of 7,126 IDPs in Goz Elsalam
and Laya camps in White Nile. The figure showed an increase of 826
vulnerable individuals compared to the estimated 2006 Annual Needs
Assessment figure. Food assistance will be provided to these IDPs in the
month of May.

(au)  As of 30 April, the Emergency Operation 10503.0 had received
contributions totalling US$238 million, 32 percent of the US$746m
requirement. According to the estimates of cash required to guarantee a
healthy pipeline throughout the year, the operation should have received
almost US$400m during the same period. As a result of the slow response
to the appeal, and with shortfalls in certain commodities anticipated
from April onwards, reductions in food rations are continuing in order
to mitigate the expected impact of the breaks. At the current resourcing
level, and with limited borrowing ability this year, WFP will not be
able to pre-position adequate stocks in remote locations that will
become inaccessible during the rainy season.

(av)  The Humanitarian Air Service (WFP-HAS) Special Operation 10181.3
requires a total of US$27 million in 2006. With monthly operating costs
of over US$2 million, donor support is vital to allow WFP-HAS to
continue to provide services to the humanitarian community in Darfur and
throughout Sudan. Initially, the consequences of the funding shortfall
will lead to an imminent and sizeable reduction in both the fleet size
and the frequency of flights. Ultimately, the air service will be
suspended cutting off access to remote areas, which are not covered by
commercial operators and in many cases where humanitarian assistance is
most needed. This will include the helicopter service in Darfur, which
provides access for the humanitarian community to locations inaccessible
by land due to current and prevailing insecurity.

(aw)  Phase III of WFP's emergency road repairs and mine clearance
Special Operation 10368.0 in South Sudan faces a funding shortfall of
US$66.5 million. In the absence of funding, the project is now missing
the beginning of the dry season for works under Phase III contracts.


(9) Tanzania

(a)  As of 1 April, WFP has reduced the estimated number of
beneficiaries from 389,822 to 386,589 due to the ongoing repatriation of
Congolese refugees to DRC.

(b)  In April, a total of 221 Burundian and 772 Congolese refugees
repatriated voluntarily to their homes. The Burundian repatriation is so
far the lowest monthly figure since the facilitated repatriation started
in 2002. A total of 149 newly arrived asylum seekers were recorded in
Tanzania in April.

(c)  The 12,000 Burundians who returned to their home country from
Tanzania in April, received one-month food packages from WFP upon
arrival at Burundi's Nyabitare and Gisuru reception centres. Immediately
after collecting their food rations, the asylum seekers returned to
their homes. Distribution of food packages to the asylum seekers will
continue on a monthly basis at the reception centres until June, when a
needs assessment for continuous food support will be carried out. Some
138 new arrivals are currently at Mugunzu transit centre in Kibondo
district, Tanzania.

(d)  The WFP refugee operation (PRRO) continues to distribute reduced
food rations in order to extend resources in anticipation of shortfalls
expected in June. As a result, refugees are provided with a daily intake
of 1,588 Kcal, which is 76 percent of the approved ration level. It is
expected that WFP will continue distributing reduced rations until
additional resources are received.

(e)  General distribution covered 364,399 registered refugees. During
the past week, WFP distributed 1,467 tons of food through general
distribution, supplementary and therapeutic feeding in refugee camps in
western Tanzania. Around 8,501 food insecure and otherwise vulnerable
Tanzanians in the host communities surrounding the camps were also
supported with WFP host community activities, including access to
camp-based health care facilities, school feeding, home based care,
food-for-training and vulnerable feeding.

(f)  A shortfall of 19,624 tons (USD 12 million) exists up to the end of
December 2006. New contributions have not been received since the last
update on 26 April.


(10) Uganda

(a)  Voluntary repatriation of Sudanese refugees commenced on 2 May with
the first convoy of 114 refugees from Palorinya settlement in Moyo
district to Kajo Keji in southern Sudan. A second convoy, with 198
refugees from 44 households departed Palorinya settlement on 4 May. The
returning refugees have been able to return to their country of origin
following the signing of a tripartite agreement between UNHCR, the
Government of Uganda and the Government of Sudan in March. The convoy
was accompanied by the UNHCR Deputy Country Representative, the Danish
Ambassador to Uganda, UNHCR staff from Moyo, staff from Office of the
Prime Minister in Kampala, Moyo District political leaders and security
officials. WFP was represented by the head of Pakelle sub-office. WFP is
closely coordinating with colleagues in Sudan to ensure food needs are
met en route and at the points of return.

(b)  WFP is currently discussing with sister UN agencies on how best to
conduct verification and registration of internally displaced persons
(IDPs). The planned verification in Kitgum district has been delayed
owing to a number of unresolved issues with local authorities.

(c)  WFP has delivered 17 water tanks of 10,000 litre capacity to 17
schools in Amuria, Kaberamaido, Soroti and Katakwi Districts to enhance
access to safe water in schools in the region. Provision of water within
schools areas is expected to promote establishment of school gardens and
help girls to regularly attend classes instead of walking long distances
to fetch water.

(d)  WFP food distribution continues to reach 1.45 million displaced
persons, 165,000 refugees and other vulnerable persons. During the past
two week, WFP distributed 2,717 tons of food assistance to 332,992
persons including IDPs sheltering in camps in Gulu, Pader and Lira
districts, refugees, children in nutrition centres and other vulnerable
persons.

(e)  WFP is planning this year's Fight Hunger - Walk the World Campaign,
that will take place on 21 May, in Kampala and WFP operational areas
where WFP supports conflict-affected people, drought-affected people,
refugees and other vulnerable persons. WFP has named the Senior
Presidential Advisor and renowned businessman, Dr. Martin Aliker, as the
National Spokesperson for the global Fight Hunger - Walk the World
campaign.

(f)  WFP pipeline shortfall through December 2006 currently stands at
63,000 tons representing USD 34 million. WFP is facing a pipeline break
in cereals, CSB and vegetable oil owing to a combination of defaulting
suppliers and late arrival of shipments. As a result, the limited stock
available is prioritized for food-for-health interventions. Grain prices
in Uganda remain high, limiting the scope for local purchase of cereals.
Regional demand for cereals also remains high due to the dry spell that
affected neighbouring countries. WFP general food distribution continues
without oil and CSB, and no commodity substitution.



(D) West Africa: (1) Chad (2) Cote d'Ivoire (3) Guinea (4) Niger

(1) Chad

(a)  During the reporting period (20 April-3 May), the overall security
situation was calm across the country even though the atmosphere
continued to be tense and uncertain. The recent instability in Chad has
not had a negative impact on WFP humanitarian operations.

(b)  On 3 May, voting was peacefully completed in Chad's presidential
elections. No security incident was reported, and the electoral
operations went smoothly.

(c)  In eastern Chad, the situation remains relatively volatile,
particularly along the Chad-Sudan border. There are continued reports of
banditry acts by armed groups, particularly in the Goz Beida and Guereda
areas. Recurrent carjack incidents targeting humanitarian workers are
also raising concerns, particularly in the Iriba area. As a result,
humanitarian agencies and NGOs operating in the area have temporarily
limited the use of light vehicles.

(d)  The WFP/UNHCR targeted caseload is estimated at 211,000 refugees
registered in twelve camps in the month of May. The slight increase in
the figure is explained by ongoing regularisations in some camps.

(e)  A meeting was held between various partners on 20 April to address
the organisation of the screening/registration of new arrivals in the
Gaga camp. It was decided to set up a screening committee, which will be
headed by UNHCR and CNAR and will involve the participation of WFP,
Africare, HIAS and CORD. The operation is planned to be carried out on
Mondays and Wednesdays.  The third phase of registration in the Mille
camp was resumed and completed after being temporarily suspended due to
security concerns. A total of 129 cases were regularised and integrated
into the list of beneficiaries.

(f)  Despite facing delays in some refugee camp areas as a result of
insecurity around mid-April, WFP managed to complete the general food
distribution cycle in all camps at full rations. A total of 206,964
beneficiaries were provided with some 3,600 tons of food.  The general
food distributions for the month of May are ongoing in the north-eastern
camps.

(g)  As a result of the unstable security situation, 8 out of 30 schools
in the Farchana region faced delays in food deliveries, while schools in
the Goz Beida region are yet to be served. Similarly, monitoring visits
to WFP-assisted schools in Abeche and Iriba have also been postponed due
to security concerns.

(h)  A joint WFP/UNICEF mission for de-worming activities in 46 schools
is planned to take place during the second week of May. The programme
covers schools assisted under both the Emergency Operation and the
Country Programme.

(i)  The rehabilitation of the Farchana-Hadjer Hadid road is at its
final stage. Thanks to the active participation of women, it now takes
half the usual time to cover the distance via this road.

(j)  Discussions are ongoing with the residents of Nourkouni village to
commence a Food-for-Work project to extend the Farchana airport by 100
meters before the onset of the rainy season. As a result of the
insecurity in the Guereda region, the working plan with CCF on FFW
activities is currently on hold.

(k)  During the reporting period, 534 participants of three FFW projects
received 82 tons of items in the Iriba region.

(l)  The first phase of the WFP-led Emergency Food Security Assessment
(EFSA) to determine the food needs of the internally displaced Chadians
at border areas of eastern Chad was conducted between 25 and 28 April.
The mission, composed of WFP, UNHCR, UNICEF and Premiere Urgence,
visited the villages of Alacha, Borota, Goungour and Layouna, where an
estimated 10,000 IDPs are currently settled.

(m)  Preliminary findings indicate that 70 percent of the IDP population
consist of women and children, and 24 percent are women heads of
households. The overall nutritional situation is relatively stable, with
a global acute malnutrition rate of below 8 percent, and a severe acute
malnutrition rate of below 2 percent. The mission noted that while the
current food security situation is not alarming, there are serious
concerns that the situation will deteriorate if humanitarian action is
not taken ahead of the rainy season (June - October).

(n)  In collaboration with various partners, WFP plans to do provide
seed protection rations for both IDPs and host communities, targeting
21,000 beneficiaries in this area. The possibility of providing Blanket
Supplementary Feeding to children under-five may be considered in these
areas should their nutritional status deteriorate.

(o)  The second phase of the mission is scheduled to start on 5 May and
will cover the area between Goz Beida and Koloye, where an estimated
20,000-25,000 IDPs are currently settled. The EFSA final report is
expected to be released by 20 May 2006.

(p)  In country stocks in Abeche and the Extended Delivery Points as of
30 April 2006 total 14,792 tons. This includes 11,744 tons of cereals
and 3,048 tons of non-cereal commodities.

(q)  Pre-positioning of food for the rainy season (April-October 2006)
is in progress. WFP has reached about 60 percent of the planned
pre-positioning for the twelve refugee camps in eastern Chad. This
includes stocks at the Extended Delivery Points (EDPs) and ongoing
dispatches. Pre-positioning in all camps is expected to be completed by
the end of June 2006.

(r)  During the reporting period, WFP HAS transported a total of 361
passengers on the N'Djamena-Abeche routing (UN 21W) and 312 passengers
on the Abeche-eastern strips routing (UN 23W). A total of 3,007 Kg of
light cargo was also uplifted.

(s)  To date, the EMOP has received some US$ 52.3 million, representing
60.24 percent of the total requirement. Slow donor response to the
appeal has obliged WFP to borrow a total of US$8 million from its
internal emergency account to be able to pre-position enough food stocks
for the rainy season and cater to the needs of the refugees during the
rainy season, when most camps are inaccessible. To date, WFP has only
revolved US$3.2 million. Funding is urgently required to allow WFP to
revolve the outstanding balance of US$4.6 million, which is equivalent
to some 4,500 tons of food.

(t)  WFP also need to mobilise additional funds to provide emergency
food assistance to an estimated 50,000 IDPs and some 20,000 of the host
population in eastern Chad. As the 'hunger season' approaches, it is
certain that many of the displaced will run out of food and require
assistance. This will put additional pressure on both the financial
resources available to meet their needs and on WFP's ability to deliver
food to them given the prevailing insecurity.

(u)  The WFP Humanitarian Air Service (SO 10338.1) continues to face
severe under-funding, with only US$1,044,634 so far confirmed against a
total US $7.2 million requirement. While WFP has borrowed over US$1.8
million from its internal emergency account (IRA) to run the operation
until May 2006, the absence of new confirmed contributions will force
WFP to suspend the air service very shortly.


(2) Cote d'Ivoire

(a)  During the reporting period (27 April -3 May), the security
situation was fairly calm all over the country. However, increasing car
hijackings and armed robberies were reported in the zone of Bouake. ICRC
had a vehicle hijacked in Raviart, South of Bouake, by a hitch-hiker who
had an arm.. Humanitarians and UN staff as well are therefore
recommended to be cautious and to comply with security instructions.
Some 5 people have been killed and 7 injured on Friday 29 April in
Dieouzon village, near Bangolo. An investigation is underway to identify
the perpetrators.

(b)  An estimated 40 million euros for urgent humanitarian aid was
announced on Wednesday 03 May 2006 following a meeting between Prime
Minister Charles Konan Banny and EU Commissioner in Brussels, the
Belgium capital.

(c)  As part of the Quick Impact Project implemented by UNOCI, 176
vulnerable women living in Bouake have been allocated 25,000 CFA francs
- an approximate 50 dollars US - to conduct generating incomes
activities..

(d)  On 28 April, the project "The school, a convivial space for peace
and tolerance" was launched in Korhogo, in the Center primary public
school, by the Ambassador of Canada and the UNICEF representative who
were accompanied by the Head of OCHA.

(e)  During the reporting period, WFP delivered a total of 349 tons of
food to 24,896 beneficiaries.

(f)  The WFP Tabou sub-office delivered food to the therapeutic- and
supplementary nutritional centers to feed 33 malnourished children under
5 and their caretakers (18 mothers).

(g)  Following January's violent events in Guiglo, the WFP sub-office
has been reopened since 04 April 2006 upon the authorization of the UN
designated and a transit warehouse has been established in Duekoue. In
the meantime food has been conveyed from Abidjan to Guiglo
beneficiaries.

(h)  As part of the agriculture programme for 2006, a joint WFP/FAO
mission is scheduled to Odienne from 03 to 05 May in order to validate
the list of beneficiaries identified during to the needs assessment
conducted in the zone the last week of March 2006.

(i)  As of 3 May, the regional PRRO operation (Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina,
Ghana, Mali) has received a total of 36.8 million US dollars against the
operational needs of 50.1 million US dollars (26.4% percent shortfall or
13.2 million US dollars against operational requirements). Additional
funding is requested in order to avoid pipeline breaks.


(3) Guinea

(a)  During the reporting period (17-30 April), a new increase in oil
prices was announced. No violent reactions were reported. However,
rumors of future prices increases are creating uncertainty. Attacks,
robberies and lootings by armed persons continue to be reported. WFP's
regional security adviser conducted a monitoring mission in Guinea.

(b)  The N'zerekore region, risks of being isolated, especially during
the rainy season, if the government does not take measures to repair the
Gueckedou-Macenta road. The poor conditions of roads are affecting the
dispatch of food in the Forest region.

(c)  A total of 973 Liberian refugees were voluntary repatriated during
the reporting period. As usual, WFP provided food for the preparation of
hot meals for refugees in the convoys. Additionally, the 393
participants of the convoys which took off from Kountaya camp on 25 and
28 April received their May monthly food distribution in exchange of
their beneficiary cards.

(d)  Under the Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PPRO), 297 tons
of food was provided to 25, 371 beneficiaries during the reporting
period.

(e)  Guinean refugee camps host currently over 47,615 individuals who
are being assisted by WFP. The present count includes 2,999 refugees
from Ivory Coast and the balance from Liberia.

(f)  During the reporting period, a total of 228 tons were distributed
to 24,005 beneficiaries during the February General Food Distribution
(GFD) in Kola and Laine camps.

(g)  WFP asked UNHCR to build security fences around distribution points
in camps in order to organize better the lines of beneficiaries waiting
for their rations and avoid possible stampedes. These have been built in
all camps but Kola camp.

(h)  WFP and the general distribution partners have agreed to put in
place during the month of May additional controls in general food
distribution points in camps in order to strengthen the control of
beneficiaries and avoid irregularities.

(i)  During the reporting period, joint missions composed of ACF, CRS,
UNHCR and WFP delegates were conducted to the camps of Kola, Kouankan
and Laine, to present the composition of the rations to be distributed
in the coming general food distributions.

(j)  The food distributions for the third trimester of the 2005-2006
school year have started in Youmou prefecture despite the problems
encountered with the N'Zerekore transporter union. Food distributions
continue to be challenged mainly due to the lack of compliance by the
N'Zerekore transporter union. As an alternative, WFP is in the process
of signing agreements with the transport unions at the level of
prefectures. Meanwhile, the sub-office is making use of all its
logistical capacities to accelerate the distribution process. During the
reporting period, monitoring visits where conducted to some schools in
Kissidougou by a WFP field monitor.

(k)  On 19 April, a monitoring visit was conducted to the therapeutic
nutritional center in Gueckedou hospital by WFP.


(4) Niger

(a)  The food security and nutrition situation over the past month has
been characterized by the persistence of localized pockets of food
insecurity in most regions. At the beginning of the lean season, a
continual degradation of nutritional and food security indicators has
been observed in the most vulnerable zones, mainly located in the
agro-pastoral and agricultural strips in the regions of Dosso,
Tillaberi, Tahoua and Maradi.

(b)  This situation is linked to the exhaustion of household cereal
stocks and the inability to purchase the food available on the market.
Assessments have found that most rural household cereal stocks are
almost depleted and that the lean season has started particularly early
this year.

(c)  The root factors of this low access to food include extreme
poverty, insufficient domestic production, the loss of a part of
livestock herds, the erosion of coping mechanisms following the
multiplication of crises, and the absence or insufficiency of
alternative activities. In these areas, the following situations have
been observed: a reduction in number of meals consumed, unusual sale of
reproductive livestock, increased migration and the sale of productive
assets.

(d)  In terms of nutrition, the increase in admissions to supplementary
and therapeutic feeding centres observed in March continued through
April and is expected to continue to rise throughout the lean season. A
meningitis epidemic has remained persistent, particularly in the regions
of Maradi, Dosso, Tillaberi and Niamey.

(e)  The cereal price stability continued through April in most urban
markets, mainly due to the high stock levels from imports and off-season
farming in certain areas. These prices are below those found during the
same period in 2005. However, prices remain much higher than the average
for the past five years and are much more volatile in very vulnerable
areas.

(f)  This continuing localised degradation of the food security
situation requires the urgent implementation of mitigation activities
focused on reinforcing households' capacity at the beginning of the lean
season. These activities would prevent increased migration and allow for
a good preparation of the agricultural campaign.

(g)  Thus far in 2006, around 6,200 tons of food have been dispatched to
partners for nutritional activities, Food-for-Work and cereal banks,
benefiting over 300,000 beneficiaries per month.

(h)  WFP and UNICEF met with nutritional partners last week to discuss
the current coverage rate of therapeutic and supplementary feeding
centres. It was jointly agreed that the current coverage is not
sufficient and that measures need to be taken to gain a clearer picture
of the coverage and expand in zones where it remains insufficient. It is
believed that there is a need to both open more centres in certain zones
to increase geographic coverage and improve modalities to encourage
increased participation in those where activities are already running.
To date, approximately 65,000 malnourished children have been admitted
to supplementary and therapeutic feeding programmes.

(i)  WFP is planning a blanket feeding operation jointly with UNICEF,
the Government and NGO partners. This operation should distribute
approximately 6,700 mt of CSB/UNIMIX, oil and sugar to children under
the age of 3 in the regions of Maradi, Zinder and Tahoua. Following
discussions last week with key partners, an increase in the ration size
is currently being considered.

(j)  WFP, SAP (Government Early Warning System), INS (National
Statistics Institute), SIMA (National Market Monitoring System),
FEWS-NET and FAO are all collaborating a joint food security assessment
which is currently ongoing.  The objective is to evaluate and
characterize vulnerability to food insecurity of households. The results
will be used to guide the response activities of the DNPGCA and WFP. The
preliminary results are expected in mid-June.

(k)  The first editions of the food security bulletin and the market
bulletin have been published.

(l)  An update on the Early Warning System's analysis of the food
security situation should be available soon.

(m)  PRRO 10509.0- Strengthening the Means of Subsistence of Vulnerable
Populations and Targeted Assistance for Malnourished Children- began
this month and will last for 18 months, through September 2007. With a
total budget of 37.3 million US dollars, the operation will reach 2.9
million beneficiaries, over 70 percent of which are malnourished
children and their families, with 46,950 metric tonnes of food.

(n)  Contributions totalling 13.3 million US dollars have been received,
representing 36 percent of the PRRO requirements.  The current shortfall
is 24 million US dollars or 64 percent of the PRRO requirements.

(o)  Although the WFP Niger's has improved dramatically over the last
month, the contributions were not early enough to allow for planned
support to cereal banks, food for work and food for training activities
to be implemented at the level planned in the early months of 2006. Full
implementation of these activities will be possible in May 2006 as the
food purchased with new contributions arrives.

(p)  The pipeline for nutrition activities (CSB, vegetable oil and
sugar), on the other hand, has been healthy and although a small
pipeline break in WFP stocks is possible in May, WFP and UNICEF have
developed a joint pipeline to ensure no pipeline breaks occur and
activities are 100 percent covered through the end of the year.

(q)  WFP continues to be involved in the revision of the Niger Poverty
Reduction Strategy Paper, participating in groups for health, nutrition,
rural development and education.

(r)  The UNDAF evaluation and preparation of the new UNDAF for Niger is
ongoing.

(s)  As of 5 May, the National Security Stock has 10,084 mt of cereals
in stock and cash availability amounting to approximately 4.7 million US
dollars. The National Food Security Mechanism authorised the use of
approximately 4 million US dollars for the purchase of cereals to
replenish the National Food Security Stock. It is estimated that this
will allow for the purchase of 10,000 mt of cereals.

(t)  The National Food Security Mechanism has reprogrammed an operation
of 6,000 mt of Food For Work to instead implement Cash For Work
programmes in vulnerable areas of Tillaberi, Dosso and Tahoua. Cereals
will thus be available in the National Food Security Stock for targeted
free food distributions if needed.

(u)  Based on donations to date, the current resourcing situation for
the National Food Security Mechanism's Plan of Action for 2006 shows
only 12,000 mt of cereals by the month of July, the peak of the lean
season. The purchase of food in the sub-region through direct
negotiation has been authorised. However, no local purchases will be
undertaken.

(v)  A coordinated Emergency Seed Distribution Programme with the
National Food Security Mechanism, the FAO and the Islamic Development
Bank is underway to reach an estimated 2 million beneficiaries with
1,853 mt of seeds.



(E) Southern Africa: (1) Angola (2) Lesotho (3) Malawi (4) Mozambique
(5) Namibia (6) Swaziland (7) Zambia (8) Zimbabwe

(1) Angola

(a)  During April, WFP and Cooperating Partners distributed food to over
500,000 people, mainly located in the central and south eastern parts of
the country.  The majority of beneficiaries were primary school children
who received food through the Food-for- Education (FFE) programme.
Remaining beneficiaries were targeted through General Food
distributions, mainly internal and external returnees, refugees and
vulnerable residents, and participants of Food-for-Work, Food-for-Assets
and other nutritional and social projects.

(b)  WFP operations continue to be affected by shortfalls in funding and
commodities.  As a result, it has been necessary to reduce rations to
some beneficiary groups to ensure that those most vulnerable, such as
HIV/AIDS patients and malnourished children, receive adequate dietary
support.

(c)  During the first quarter of 2006, WFP provided air transportation
to approximately 1,700 humanitarian aid workers, helping UN agencies and
NGOs reach remote locations inaccessible by road.  Currently, an
estimated USD 750, 000 is urgently needed to allow these air services to
continue.


(2) Lesotho

(a)  From 26 April until 2 May 2006, WFP and Cooperating Partners
provided food to approximately 22,000 people.  Beneficiaries were
participants in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, mother and childcare, orphans
and other vulnerable children programmes, as well as Food-for-Work and
Food-for-Assets projects.

(b)  Most crops are at ripening and maturity stages throughout the
country, except those permanently damaged by frost. Other crops are
still very young because they were planted late due to drought
experienced at the beginning of planting season. This indicates that
there is a high possibility of some crops being caught by frost before
they reach maturity stage. The high moisture content in the soil has
encouraged most farmers to plant winter crops (peas and wheat).
Rainfall received during the reporting period was far above dekadal
normal rainfall in most parts of the country.  It is generally thought
the high amount of rainfall will have a positive impact on winter crops.


(3) Malawi

(a)  As more farmers are now harvesting maize, rice and other food
crops, the food security situation has significantly improved for most
households. As the harvest progresses, maize and other food items are
readily available in local markets and prices are steadily decreasing
throughout the country.


(4) Mozambique

(a)  WFP received an official request from the Ministry of Agriculture
for a joint FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission.  The
assessment is scheduled to begin on 25 June and will take into account
the findings of the May Vulnerability Assessment Committee (VAC)
mission. An in-depth national quantitative assessment by the VAC should
take place in July.


(5) Namibia

(a)  WFP, UNHCR and relevant stakeholders carried out a Joint Refugee
Assessment Mission from 23 to 28 April.  The mission met with the
Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, and the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, as well as donors in order to review issues pertinent to the
current caseload of approximately 6,500 refugees and asylum seekers. The
mission recommended continued humanitarian support until the end of
2007.


(6) Swaziland

(a)  According to the latest Agrometeorological Update, most farmers are
continuing with harvesting their maize crops. However, persistent rains
in some areas are causing cob germination that may reduce anticipated
yields. The late planted crop is progressing well and at cob formation
stage, while melons and pumpkins intercropped with maize are ready for
harvesting in some areas.


(7) Zambia

(a)  The phase down of the Protracted Recovery and Relief Operation
(PRRO 10310) is currently underway; approximately 600,000 people
received food assistance in April with the focus of the operation
reverting to that of recovery rather than relief.  During the peak
period of the emergency relief operation, approximately 1.2 million
drought-affected people received WFP food assistance.

(b)  Preliminary results of the targeted nutritional survey conducted in
the most severely affected communities of Zambia have been released
indicating a global acute malnutrition value of 9.5 percent.  The
existing high chronic malnutrition rates were aggravated by the 2005/6
partial drought, the high prevalence of associated childhood illnesses,
and poor access to water and sanitation.  Findings point to a need for
supplementary nutritional support and enhanced public health response in
the affected areas.


(8) Zimbabwe

(a)  Maize is being harvested in many parts of the country, resulting in
improved food security in most northern and southern districts. In
contrast, Kariba District appears to be experiencing a below normal
harvest and villagers have reported a lack of maize grain in local
markets. Local authorities around the country expect a better harvest
than last year's nearly total crop failure, but have indicated that
areas of deficit will remain and that populations in some communal areas
are likely to exhaust cereal stocks before the end of the year.

(b)  As a result of the ongoing harvest, the market price of maize is
steadily decreasing.  In Harare, the price of maize fell from ZWD31, 000
per kilo in March to ZWD27, 000 in May.  During the same period, prices
in Bulawayo fell from ZWD 59, 000 to ZWD 27, 000.  (The current UN
exchange rate is ZWD117, 500:USD1.)

(c)  On 30 April, WFP ended its Vulnerable Group Feeding programme as
planned, due to the ongoing harvest. The programme, implemented in
partnership with 11 Cooperating Partner NGOs, has been providing 3.6
million people with a monthly food ration. The Zimbabwe Vulnerability
Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) will carry out a joint vulnerability
assessment with stake holders in May 2006, with findings scheduled for
release in July 2006. The ZimVAC findings will guide programmatic
decisions through identification of vulnerable areas, quantification of
assistance requirements and indicators to assist in vulnerable household
selection..

(d)  In May 2006, WFP plans to provide 1 million beneficiaries with
approximately 7,000 tons of food through targeted activities, including
school feeding, support for orphans and home based care for the
chronically ill, and urban feeding programmes.



(F) Asia: (1) Myanmar (2) Timor Leste

(1) Myanmar

(a)  Tropical Cyclone Mala formed in the Bay of Bengal on 24 April
gradually building in strength and size until reaching the coast of
Myanmar on 29 April, and continuing towards the North-East over the
Rakhine Yoma. Local communities were reported to have been alerted to
the arrival of the cyclone on 28 April through national early warning
systems; as a result, many citizens and tourists visiting the coastal
areas were relocated to safer shelters, mainly in Pathein.

(b)  On 30 April, WFP joined assessment missions to Irrawaddy and West
Bago Divisions as well as Southern Rakhine State together with the
International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) through its National
Red Cross partner (MRCS), UNICEF and ADRA. The consolidated findings
identified 4 casualties, limited damage to infrastructure and an early
approximation of damage to 2,500 houses (mostly temporary bamboo
structures), which approximately 180 have been totally destroyed.

(c)  Rapid assessments indicated needs in the following sectors:
shelter, Food Items, and Non-Food Items (blankets, clothes, mosquito
nets, etc.).. The national authorities rapidly started providing relief
to affected households; however international assistance has not been
formally requested.

(d)  The Hlaing Thar Yar industrial zone outside Yangon was also hit on
28 April by what appeared to be a tornado within the storm.  About 5
factories were destroyed as well as 586 houses.

(e)  WFP and other agencies are closely coordinating their responses
through the coordination group and are ready to utilize their
pre-positioned stocks.  Emergency family kits have already been
distributed in both the Irrawaddy and southern Bago regions by MRCS and
further support will follow, if required.


(2) Timor Leste

(a)  WFP is closely monitoring developments in the Timor Leste capital
of Dili, where on the afternoon of Friday 28 April, protests erupted
into riots. By early evening, many people had fled their residences to
seek shelter in makeshift camps in and around the city.  By 29 April,
reports had been received indicating makeshift camps had been
established, holding between 9,000- 14,000 people. That day, upon the
request of the President, WFP released 3.66 tons of High-Energy biscuits
(BP5) which were distributed by the IFRC and Ministry of Labour and
Community (MoLCR).

(b)  On 1 May the UN Country Team convened a meeting chaired by WHO with
all UN agencies, the IFRC, Cruz Vermillion Timor-Leste (national Red
Cross), NGOs (Oxfam, CARE) and the Ministry of Labour and Community
Reinsertion, where it was agreed that an emergency assessment, led by
the Ministry, would take place in all camps. UNCT provided logistical
support and observers; WFP provided one car and driver and two observers
who separately attended three camps.

(c)  By this stage, there were 14 known camps holding approximately
14,000 IDPs. Five people were confirmed dead as a result of the riots
and up to 50 houses had been burned or otherwise damaged, primarily in
the Tasi Tolu area. The situation had stabilized in most of Dili, but
was still fluid in two areas.

(d)  The assessment concluded that in the majority of camps, food
assistance was not a priority. Most IDPs had homes to return to and were
indeed going home during the day and returning to the camps in the
evenings. Some food and non-food assistance had already been provided by
the government and a number of organizations.

(e)  On 3 May, WFP received another government request for BP5 for 55
households and has subsequently released a further 250 kg of BP5. WFP
was also contacted by UNICEF advising that the situation in Liquica was
deteriorating as more were fleeing Dili to seek shelter there; eventual
food requirement needs are being assessed.

(f)  On 4 May rumours of further disturbances started spreading
throughout the town, causing many people to flee to other districts.
Rapid movement of people out of Dili has been reported. WFP is taking
the necessary precautions in terms of securing staff and assets.



(G) Latin America and Caribbean: (1) Bolivia (2) Colombia (3) Ecuador
(4) Guatemala (5) Haiti

(1) Bolivia

(a)  During the reporting period (28 April- 4 May), a general strike was
carried out in the border city of Puerto Suarez, demanding the
legalization of a foreign-owned steel plant in the village.  Meanwhile,
a general strike was called by the Civic Committee of the city of Santa
Cruz for 4 May. The inter-province transport sector have conducted a
general strike since 1 May. Alternative means of transportation are
being improvised by the government.

(b)  Since the declaration of the nationalization of hydrocarbons on 1
May, the military have seized the gas and oil camps all over the
country. No violence was registered.

(c)  As of 3 May, 16,892 floods-affected families of the current
emergency have received 708 tons of WFP food aid in the Departments of
Santa Cruz, Beni, La Paz and Potosi.

(d)  During the reporting period, 183 tons of food was distributed to an
estimated 5,931 families in the Municipalities of El Puente, San Julian,
Cuatro Canadas, Okinawa, Pailon, Moro Moro, Saipina and Santa Rosa
(Department of Santa Cruz) as well as in the Municipalities of San Pedro
de Curahuara and Papel Pampa (Department of La Paz).

(e)  With these distributions, IR-EMOP 10511.0 has officially ended.
Post-distribution activities will continue during May. It is estimated
that food provided by these last distributions will last about 30 days.
After this period, families will still be in need of food that will most
probably provided through EMOP 10517.0

(f)  WFP's EMOP proposal to assist at least 9,000 families for a period
of 10 months in the flood affected departments is in the approval
process.


(2) Colombia

(a)  Colombian authorities have reported that 82 people have died and
some 180 are severely wounded due to landslides, floods and other
damages caused by heavy rains. The National Emergency Agency reported
that more than 61,000 Colombians (about 12,070 families) are being
affected by the heavy rains which began mid-March. According to the
Colombian Red Cross, the rainy season has affected 128 municipalities in
21 of the 33 Colombian Provinces. The Colombian Government has informed
that that response capacity of the National Emergency System is
sufficient to assist those affected by the rains and floods; therefore,
no international assistance will be required in a short term period.

(b)  Massive displacements have been reported in the southern Province
of Narino. More than 1,400 people from remote villages and rural areas
have been forced to flee due to strong clashes between the Colombian
Army and illegal armed groups. Displaced families have temporarily
settled in the village of Sanchez (located near the Municipality of
Policarpa).  Affected families have received humanitarian assistance and
emergency supplies from the Government and from international
organizations. WFP is about to open a Satellite Office in this province
as part of Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) 10366.

(c)  The Province of Antioquia has also reported individual
displacements from different municipalities towards the city of
Medellin.  According to the Presidential Agency for Social Action, at
least 194 people from the towns of San Francisco, Urrao Apartado,
Toledo, San Carlos, Cocorna, Carmen de Viboral, Remedios, Alejandria,
Argelia, Dabeiba, Narino, Frontino, Segovia, Vegachi, Mutata, Abejorral,
San Vicente, Anza, Sabana Larga and Granada were forced to flee due to
threats from illegal armed groups.

(d)  Situation remains tense in the southwestern Province of Narino. The
Colombian Institute of Geology and Mining (Ingeominas) maintains the
"level two" alert issued on 27 March due to increased activity of the
Galeras volcano. Several communities around the volcano are at high risk
and many of them have temporarily relocated. Authorities have urged
nearly 9,000 people to evacuate the area. Temporary shelters have been
opened in Pasto (capital city of the province) and some other
municipalities located in safe areas.  WFP does not develop any food aid
activity in this province; however, an emergency plan of action among
WFP and other UN agencies has been prepared in case the volcano erupts
and emergency humanitarian aid is required.  WFP Colombia is planning to
open a new satellite Office in this province as part of PRRO 10366.

(e)  Situation is tense in the Province of Norte de Santander. Members
of a major illegal armed group ambushed a team of security force
personnel, killing 17 soldiers and police officers.  Observers fear
illegal armed groups are stepping up attacks in advance of the
presidential election in May.  WFP Sub Office in this province develops
food aid activities as part of PRRO 10366; however, due to delicate
security conditions in some parts of the province, food deliveries are
restricted in some regions, especially after two WFP staff were
intercepted and temporarily retained by members of an illegal armed
group in February.

(f)  Under the PRRO 10366, "Assistance to People Displaced by Violence",
WFP distributed 1,269 tons of food in 16 provinces reaching to 130,695
beneficiaries, especially in, Food-for-Work, Food-for-Training, School
and Preschool Feeding, Nursing and Expectant Mothers and Emergency Food
Aid..


(3) Ecuador

(a)  As of 27 April, landslides in the Provinces of Portovelo and El Oro
caused damages on the main road leading to the Province of Loja.
Consequently, hundreds of families at risk as they do not want to be
relocated.

(b)  As of April 26, local governments and other institutions of the
Amazon region stated that in May they will start a regional strike
against Oxy Oil Company contract if the Government does not take
actions. They demand Oxy to get out of the country.

(c)  In Puerto Murialdo, Province of Orellana, 2,000 kichwa families
(approximately 11 communities) protested against the Perenco Oil
Company. Government authorities and Perenco's representatives continue
to have dialogue with the protesters.

(d)  As of April 25, rains intensity has decreased in the coastal
Provinces of Los Rios, El Oro, Guayas, Manabi, and Esmeraldas; however,
the situation is aggravating as health problems appeared as a
consequence of stagnant water.

(e)  According to the International Research Center for El Nino
Phenomenon (CIIFEN), there will be scarce rains in the coastal areas and
north part of the country until June.

(f)  According to the National Geophysical Institute, a low intensity
quake of 3.9 in the Richter scale was registered on 28 April in Los
Chillos Valley.

(g)  According to the National Geophysical Institute, volcanic activity
is high at Tungurahua Volcano as strong explosions were registered
during the past days, with moderate and strong emissions of ashes, steam
and gas. Frequent loud roars coming from the volcano and incandescent
rocks were also reported.  Continuous ash fall has affected several
communities in the Provinces of Tungurahua and Chimborazo.

(h)  Under the ECU EMOP 10381.0 - "Food assistance for the refugee
population affected by the armed conflict in Colombia", UNHCR's continue
to distribute food rations. Procurement of 376 tons of commodities
(33,000 food rations) is under process.

(i)  Since early March, WFP continues to distribute 266 tons of
emergency food rations to flood affected families.

(j)  In order to complete with the Ecuador EMOP 10381.0 operations there
is a need of funding for procurement of 142 tons of food.

(k)  The UN in Ecuador received a contribution USD 80,000 through OCHA.
Funds have been used for food aid, medicines and health supplies for
floods affected provinces.


(4) Guatemala

(a)  Intensive rainfalls have been experienced in the Departments of San
Marcos, Solola, Huehuetengo, Quetzaltenango and Quiche as well as some
of the lowland Western departments.

(b)  WFP, together with UNICEF, UNDP and OCHA, is completing a matrix
for the implementation of an Emergency Response Interagency Plan.

(c)  A total of 4,121 families were assisted with 359 tons of food in
the Department of San Marcos. On 3 May, food distribution started in
Chiquimulilla (Department of Santa Rosa), thus completing the third
round of distribution for the entire EMOP affected areas.

(d)  As of 3 May, the amount resourced for the EMOP 10497 was at USD 8,
579,334, 60.9 percent of the appeal made to the international community
in October 2005.

(e)  During the reporting period(28 April-4 May), food monitoring took
place in the Departments of Esquintla and Santa Rosa. WFP and
counterparts food monitors held meetings with community leaders to
explain the selection criteria for the beneficiary lists for the next
round of food distribution. The number of beneficiaries will decrease in
these departments as many families are slowly reestablishing their
livelihoods.


(5) Haiti

(a)  During the reporting period (28 April-4 May), the overall situation
in Port-au-Prince as well as in the rest of the country remained
relatively calm. The relative stability has allowed WFP, jointly with
other UN agencies, to conduct preliminary exploratory missions to Cite
Soleil in order to assess possibilities for a possible expansion of
activities in this area.

(b)  Despite the improvement in the general security environment over
the last two months, an increase in kidnappings and other crimes has
been noted during the reporting period.

(c)  No major problem was reported during the second round of
parliamentary elections held on 21 April. The inauguration of
president-elect, Rene Preval is scheduled for 14 May; however, the
Electoral Provisional Council (CEP) plans to postpone the date of the
local and municipal elections scheduled for 18 June.

(d)  Although UN agencies and international NGO's staff have not been
directly targeted, the potential threat continues to exist (evaluated at
low-medium probability) and measures to mitigate the risk have been
taken. Whatever movements necessary for operations remain coordinated
with UNDSS, and decided upon by a case by case basis.

(e)  During the reporting period, a total of 660 tons of food were
delivered to health centres and schools (PRRO and CP) in the West, North
and North-East departments and in Port-au-Prince.

(f)  Under the Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) 10382.0,
total food for the duration of the project is estimated at 46,830 tons
and the total cost at USD 40 million, the operation needs 23,375 m tons
to meet project requirements. By the end of April 2006, the PRRO had
received USD 26 million from directed multilateral and multilateral
contributions; however, it is facing a pipeline break of CSB and
consequently, contributions are critically needed to overcome these
shortages.

(g)  The total food stocks in the country are estimated at 8,057 tons of
which 6,839 tons are in WFP warehouses and available for distribution
while over 1218 tons are transiting through the port and
container-terminals.

(h)  From 17-23 April, a food fortification expert from "The
Micronutrient Initiative" provided technical assistance to 2 local
bakeries to produce vitamin and mineral enriched breakfast and a local
mill to produce fortified corn to be distributed to WFP beneficiaries in
the North and North-East Departments. The mission performed jointly with
the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was a success as it
allowed Haiti to produce the first fortified cassava biscuits in Haiti.
This mission is part of WFP's efforts to improve learning capacities of
children by improving their nutritional status and support the
development of the national agro-food business sector.

(i)  A first exploratory UN inter-agency heads of agencies' mission was
done on 26 April in which WFP OiC participated.  The preliminary
findings indicated dire structural needs linked to poverty, which will
require long-term involvement from the national and international
stakeholders, rather than a humanitarian situation.  Two inter-agency
thematic missions (education / nutrition) were also carried out with
full WFP participation and logistical support, with findings confirming
that WFP interventions should focus in this area on the provision of
basic services in health and education to targeted population in need.


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