WFP Emergency Report
Issued weekly by the United Nations World Food Programme
Report No. 22 / 2006 - Date 02 June 2006


This report includes:

(A) Highlights
(B) Middle East,Central Asia and Eastern Europe: (1) Afghanistan
    (2) Occupied Palestinian Territories (3) Russian Federation
    (Caucasus)
(C) East & Central Africa: (1) Burundi (2) Congo (3) Congo, DR
    (4) Ethiopia (5) Rwanda (6) Somalia (7) Sudan (8) Tanzania
    (9) Uganda
(D) West Africa: (1) Chad (2) Guinea (3) Liberia (4) Mauritania
(E) Asia: (1) Indonesia
(F) Latin America and Caribbean: (1) Colombia (2) Cuba (3) Ecuador
    (4) Guatemala (5) Nicaragua


(A) Highlights

(a)  In Indonesia, WFP has reached at least 173,515 beneficiaries in
Bantul and Klaten districts since its immediate response to the
earthquake on 27 May.

(b)  Between 1 to 28 May, WFP dispatched a total amount of 40,167 tons
of food from logistical hubs to the Darfur region in Sudan.

(c)  In Uganda, over 20,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
returning to their villages in Lira district received a 3-month
resettlement ration.

(d)  In DR Congo, over 12,700 returnees from the Republic of Congo are
expected to arrive in Mbandaka and surrounding areas by the end of
December 2006.

(e)  During the heavy rains in May and April around 4,500 houses and
nearly 1,400 hectares of various farm crops were destroyed in Burundi.

(f)  Food transportation to Somali region in Ethiopia is becoming
increasingly difficult due to heightened insecurity, poor road
infrastructure and low transportation capacity.

(g)  On 21 May 2006, close to 148,000 people in East and Central African
countries joined hundreds of thousands of their fellow citizens around
the globe to participate in Walk the World to call for the end of child
hunger. Globally more than 760,000 people participated in 420 different
locations, in 118 countries, spanning all 24 time zones.

(h)  The report from the Regional Bureau in Johannesburg will be
received on a fortnightly basis from now on. Submissions for June will
be made on the 9th and 23rd June.



(B) Middle East,Central Asia and Eastern Europe: (1) Afghanistan (2)
Occupied Palestinian Territories (3) Russian Federation (Caucasus)

(1) Afghanistan

(a)  During the reporting period (25-31 May), the general security
situation in Afghanistan remained volatile and continued to deteriorate,
including the violent demonstrations in Kabul City on 29 May, the
killing of four local workers of Action Aid, an International NGO, in
the northern province of Jawzjan, and intensified anti government
elements activities around the country. The Government has declared a
night-curfew in Kabul City. Following the violent protests, United
Nations restricted movements of its staff on 29 and 30 May. This as well
as the cancelling of all UNHAS flights to Mazar airport in the Northern
region due to threats of rocket attack have hampered travels and
monitoring missions.

(b)  This year's overall harvest forecast was predicted to be good in
the north, indication were that drought conditions may prevail in east,
south and southwest. The Ministry of Agriculture recent most information
suggest a substantially downwards harvest figures. The cereal deficit
previously estimated at 500,000 tons is now preliminarily estimated at
900,000 tons.

(c)  WFP is facing a funding crisis and without additional donations,
the agency will cut back its aid activities in the second half of 2006 -
endangering the nutritional status and livelihoods of millions of
Afghans as well as the country's fragile recovery. Severe shortages of
most commodities may happen from the beginning of August, including
almost no wheat for the last 5 months of the year and no pulses and no
salt from September-December. WFP needs approximately 50,000 tons for an
approximate cost of 30 million dollars.

(d)  In Hirat province, upon completion of assessment of damage from
last week floods in Ghor Province, WFP has agreed to assist 376 affected
families with 22 tons of mixed food, as part of a coordinated response
by Government and UN agencies. In the north-eastern provinces of Takhar
and Badakshan, WFP are providing food to 122 families affected by the
floods.

(e)  During the reporting period, WFP assisted 210,600 beneficiaries
with 640 tons of food through School Feeding, Food-for-Work, assistance
to TB patients and their families, reintegration of demobilized child
soldiers, literacy and vocational training programmes. In addition, at
least 66,250 school-aged children were dewormed in the urban areas of
the Central Region.


(2) Occupied Palestinian Territories

(a)  During the reporting period (1-31 May), the internal security
situation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip continued to deteriorate. This
month saw the paramilitary forces of Hamas on the streets of Gaza
clashing with Presidential security forces. WFP is concerned over being
caught in cross-fire between rival factions.

(b)  Access to beneficiaries is becoming an increasing concern in light
of the deteriorating security environment. WFP noted an improvement in
access to Gaza with longer opening of Karni coupled with opening of
complimentary crossing points. UN National Staff remain currently unable
to cross through Erez crossing owing to security procedures still under
discussion; UN national staff in the West Bank also faced increased
access restrictions. There were 2 days this month where UN national
staff from the West Bank were unable to get to work in Jerusalem owing
to tight closures.

(c)  In response to the deteriorating food security situation WFP plans
to implement the planned 25 percent caseload increase as of July 2006. A
budget revision is being submitted accordingly.

(d)  There are increasing signs in the field that the situation is
becoming critical; the pressure at the distribution points (West Bank
and Gaza Strip) is increasing markedly, non beneficiaries are in some
cases resorting to violent means as they are so desperate for food.

(e)  The PNA proposal to pay some salaries of lower paid employees has
been met with violence on the streets of Gaza from security forces
furious after months of non payment. The Temporary Intermediary
Mechanism for PNA financial support is still being discussed and looks
unlikely to be implemented until July at the earliest.

(f)  The fourth cycle of distributions started in all West bank
governorates. Almost 6,000 registered Social Hardship Case (SHC)
received a total of 1,000 tons of mixed WFP food commodities.

(g)  Distributions are ongoing throughout the West Bank. Some 87,000 New
Poor beneficiaries received 2,000 tons of food in May.

(h)  Under the Food-for-Work activities in Northern West Bank; 5,500m of
Stone Walls were built, 650m of Retaining Walls were built, 3,500 sq/m
of walls were painted, 2,400 trees were planted in public areas and
schools, 950m of public roads were rehabilitated, 412 sq/m of walls were
constructed in schools, 1,050m of Water tunnels were rehabilitated, a
80sq/m Computer Centre was constructed, a new public park was built, a
Laboratory and Warehouse were built at a local elementary school.

(i)  In Southern West Bank, in Halhul village, north of the city of
Hebron, Food-for-Work beneficiaries worked of widening a road that
connects the town to the surrounding agricultural areas, building about
3400 square meters of retaining walls. While in Beit Awwa village,
western side of the Hebron area, the beneficiaries constructed four
classrooms at the local school, Meanwhile, the establishment of a garden
for the children in Bei Ummar, northern Hebron governorate, was the main
project implemented by the beneficiaries. The work at the garden
included establishing retaining walls, planting trees and installing
pinches.

(j)  In Gaza Strip, some 70,600 beneficiaries received 45,440 tons of
food through the framework of Food-for-Work and Food-for-Training. The
activities were; 2700 m of walls were built, 2km of curbstones were
built, 5760 trees planted, 37Km of roads rehabilitated, 25,800 sq/m of
walls were painted, 17 km of agricultural roads rehabilitated,5100 m of
curbstones were painted, 3 public buildings were rehabilitated, 50
traffic signs were installed, 1km of fences were built around public
gardens,101 donums of agricultural land were harvested, 1km of fencing
was installed around agricultural roads, 300 donums of gardens were
planted with vegetables and medical plants (herbs), Trainings on food
processing, computers, first aid, sewing, public awareness regarding
solid waste disposal working at a nursery, home gardens & environmental
awareness, animal husbandry, social awareness & home gardening,
literacy, social awareness, land rehabilitation and milk production.

(k)  In the West Bank, all institutions registered to the institutional
feeding project received their rations for the months of March, April
and May 2006. The Third distribution cycle for the Kindergarten
registered with Near East Foundation (NEF) still going on during the
reporting period. The total number of 2,047 benefited from the project
attending 31 kindergartens.

(l)  An Emergency Food Security Needs review was conducted; document is
still in draft form. Field data for the dietary diversity study is being
collected in Gaza to help track the impact of the deteriorating
situation on households' food status. The data collection for the
Dietary Diversity study is completed.

(m)  The pipeline break is in end July 2006. WFP received some $ 886,000
contribution, some $335,000 and $891,000 (in-kind: canned fish) were
pledged. WFP has received the advance loan of $5million.  WFP is working
on finalising the $4.5 million loan to cover the Social Hardship Cases
and Institutions over the pipeline break.

(n)  Meetings were also held with the Local Aid Coordination Secretariat
(LACS) to brief the team on the deteriorating food situation and WFP
programmes and with ICRC to share concerns over the deteriorating
situation and contingency plans should the situation continue. WFP also
contributed to an ECHO assessment mission of ICRC programme.

(o)  WFP also attended two UN Advocacy meetings and a number of
preparatory meetings for the CAP launch. WFP VAM continues very close
cooperation with FAO on the food security situation.


(3) Russian Federation (Caucasus)

(a)  The Inter Agency Security Assessment Mission (IASAM) conducted in
April recommended reducing the security phase from V to IV for Chechnya
and increase to phase III from phase II for the neighbouring republic of
Kabardino-Balkaria but the decision has not been implemented yet. WFP
continues to conduct two missions to Chechnya per month for monitoring,
government liaison and to generate new projects.

(b)  During the reporting period (March and April), the General Food
Distribution (GFD) was resumed in Chechnya and the first cycle in 2006
was implemented. WFP through Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Centre for
Humanitarian Activities (CHA) and Islamic Relief (IR) provided about
1,500 tons of food to 140,669 beneficiaries. Due to lack of funds the
first distribution cycle was not implemented in Ingushetia. In May, WFP
is planning to resume GFD to reduced number of beneficiaries.

(c)  WFP, through its Cooperating Partners (CPs) distributed over 2,700
tons of food commodities to 271,000 target beneficiaries in Chechnya and
Ingushetia implementing General Food Distribution (GFD), Food for
Education (FFE) and Food Fund (FF) programmes. The latter includes Food
for Work (FFW), Food for Training (FFT), TB hospitals support and Dining
Hall (DH) projects.

(d)  During the reporting period, WFP continued implementation of the
Food-for-Education (FFE) programme in 388 schools, 16 boarding schools
and 50 other educational institutions. In March, through its Cooperating
Partners, WFP distributed some 352 tons of food commodities to provide
hot meals to 128,238 schoolchildren. In April, WFP distributed about 794
tons of food to cook hot meals in April and May for 123,364
beneficiaries.

(e)  In April, one of the newly rehabilitated canteens open its doors to
serve approximately 1,600 most vulnerable individuals in Grozny. WFP
provided about 13 tons of food for this purpose. In addition 22 visits
to the project sites and provided control over the food distribution in
Achkhoy-Martan.

(f)  After several months gap in GFD in the North Caucasus WFP received
some donations which enabled it to carry out 1st cycle for Chechnya only
and will allow the distribution of the 2nd GFD cycle for both Ingushetia
and Chechnya in May. So far confirmed contributions constitute 13
percent of global hunger and WFP's activities worldwide emphasizing the
role of Russia as a donor to WFP. He invited all those present at the
conference to join WFP's Walk the World to show solidarity with those
who strive to eliminate child hunger in the world and collect funds for
the Food-for-Education (FFE) programme.

(g)  Since the beginning of the year the number of IDPs in Ingushetia
decreased by 1,993 and made 24,162 persons of whom 8,828 lived in
spontaneous settlements and 15,334 in private accommodation. However due
to the reduction of General Food Distribution only 16,847 most
vulnerable beneficiaries will be served in Ingushetia during the May
distribution cycle.

(h)  During the reported period, WFP jointly with Caritas and the local
Ministry of Labour and Social Development were preparing for setting up
4 new canteens in 3 districts of Grozny City. In March hot meals were
served for the last time in the old canteen and WFP provided some 13
tons of food commodities to support the project.

(i)  In April, drawing competition was conducted one more time in
Chechen schools covered by FFE programme and 5 best drawings were
selected to be sent to HQ.

(j)  Due to insufficient funding only 40 participants were involved in
the FFW activities in March, with the majority engaged in an
agricultural project implemented by WFP in cooperation with a state farm
in Achkhoi-Martan district. The objective of the project is to preserve
50 hectares of abandoned apple orchards. According to the agreement
reached between WFP and the state farm, 40 percent of the collected crop
will be provided to the schools covered by WFP's FFE programme in the
region. For the works completed in March participants who represent
about 200 beneficiaries received a total of 7 tons of WFP-supplied food
commodities.

(k)  By the end of March - beginning of April, once the funding
situation slightly improved, WFP approved three new FFW projects, namely
canteen rehabilitation in Grozny (12 participants), water pipeline
construction (12 participants) and gabion construction (13 participants)
in Shatoy district.

(l)  In April, WFP conducted a workshop with 14 state-farm
representatives from three districts of Chechnya. Participants discussed
a possibility to start a project with WFP's support aimed at sugar
beet-root growing and sugar production. State farms representatives
expressed their readiness to donate part of the produced sugar to the
schools located in their respective regions which are involved in WFP's
FFE project.

(m)  In March and April 15 trainees (many of them - inmates of a Chechen
orphanage) continued attending the hairdressing and manicure/pedicure
courses organized within a joint WFP/IMC FFT to the standard ration
(wheat flour, sugar, oil and salt), in April WFP allocated to the
canteen also rice and buckwheat. WFP also procured Non-Food Items for
the new canteen, including gas and electric stoves, refrigerator,
furniture and other equipment. Caritas, WFP's partner in this project,
contributed to the project with various inputs including building
materials, water tanks, dish-washing equipment, buckets etc.

(n)  During March and April, some 7,158 tons of locally procured wheat
flour arrived at WFP's warehouses in Nazran.

(o)  Monitoring conducted by partners and Vesta resulted in canceling
FFE programme for 5-6 grade students in several schools of Sunzha and
Shali districts. Schools # 41 and 61 of Grozny city were excluded from
the beneficiary list after several cases of abuse had been revealed in
them.. Apart from it, FFE programme was suspended in five schools of
Grozny rural due to lack of conditions for cooking hot meals.

(p)  During March, two monitors (from Vesta and World Vision) jointly
with the local administration of Chechnya carried out an assessment to
determine where FFW involvement would be most appropriate and feasible
given the limited funding. In April, apart from the needs assessment the
monitors checked the ongoing projects by paying 22 visits to the project
sites and provided control over the food distribution in Achkhoy-Martan.

(q)  After several months gap in GFD in the North Caucasus WFP received
some donations which enabled it to carry out 1st cycle for Chechnya only
and will allow the distribution of the 2nd GFD cycle for both Ingushetia
and Chechnya in May. So far confirmed contributions constitute 13
percent of the planned requirements of $22 million. Within the next 6
months the operation will face considerable shortfalls in all food items
constituting 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.

(r)  In April, during WFP's mission to Chechnya its staff contacted the
Republican HIV/AIDS centre in Grozny to assess vulnerability of HIV/AIDS
patients and to potentially start supporting them. It was proposed that
a small pilot project should be started to provide food rations to 30
most vulnerable HIV/AIDS infected patients attending the centre.

(s)  In March, a workshop for heads of Regional Education Departments of
Chechnya was conducted in Kislovodsk to evaluate the FFE programme
implementation and discuss possible ways to improve cooperation between
WFP, regional educational departments and Cooperating Partners.

(t)  During the reporting period, the total number of patients in
regional TB hospitals of Gudermes, Nadterechnaya and Shali districts
reached 338 persons. In total, during the reporting period WFP through
MSF-Holland provided about 22 tons of food commodities to this target
group. Under the anti-tuberculosis programme, WFP provided about 25 tons
of food commodities for 343 in- and outpatients covered by WHO in
Ingushetia.

(u)  In March and April Vesta monitors visited 151 households and 34
distribution points and interviewed 139 beneficiaries. No complaints of
food quality or the services provided at the distribution points were
registered by the monitors. Beneficiaries were very upset by the absence
of oil and salt in the rations and were inquiring if they receive any
compensation for the missing cycles. During home visits the monitors
filled in 103 interview forms and entered the collected information into
the database of DRC Information Centre. Since April only 8 monitors (7
Vesta monitors and one World Vision monitor) are working for WFP.



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

(1) Burundi

(a)  Negotiations between the Front for National Liberation (FNL)
movement and the government were launched on 29 May in Dar-Es-Salaam.
Divergences on the objectives of the talks continue to be expressed by
both parties.  The Government of Burundi (GoB) wants to merge the FNL
forces in actual institutions and the movement wants to discuss all
issues, including political matters (the constitution and the previous
Arusha and Pretoria agreements).  Another dissident faction within FNL
claiming participation into current institutions/national army is
expected to meet with the government later.

(b)  WFP began field visits to collect information for the second joint
Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission (CFSAM) together with the
Ministry of Agriculture, FAO, OCHA and UNICEF. This country wide
assessment will determine the magnitude of season B crops and permit a
thorough review of food aid needs for the second semester.  Assessment
members will also consider the implications of the recent floods on
farms and household incomes.  WFP distribution partners are also
participating in the data collection.

(c)  The counting of Congolese refugees hosted in Mwaro camp has been
interrupted due to organizational problems.  The police failed to stop
movement into and out of the camp during the exercise.  WFP participated
in the operation in collaboration with UNHCR and government services. An
estimated 2,600 Congolese, and numerous new arrivals, are living in
Mwaro camp.  The operation will resume at a later date.  Meanwhile, WFP
continues to supply food assistance to the camp.

(d)  WFP distributed 1,491 tons of food aid to 172,799 beneficiaries
between 22 - 28 May.  Some distributions were carried out without
pulses.

(e)  WFP, FAO and OCHA carried out a joint rapid assessment in the
flooded areas of Cibitoke and Bubanza provinces. The objective was to
assess the level of vulnerability following the heavy rains of May and
April.  The joint team reported that around 4,500 houses were destroyed
either by floods or landslides. Food stocks were swept away as well.
Furthermore, roads were cut-off and nearly 1,400 hectares of various
farm crops were destroyed.  WFP has already assisted part of these
disaster victims through normal targeted distributions in Gihanga
commune of Bubanza province. However, coordination with other
humanitarian organizations, donors and the government taskforce for
coordination of emergency assistance is underway to provide appropriate
response to the affected population countrywide.


(2) Congo

(a)  During the reporting period (26 May-1 June), a total of 72 tons of
WFP food commodities was distributed to 3,401 children (1,510 girls and
1,891 boys) through Food-for-Education (FFE) and 867 participants
including 290 participants (243 women and 47 men) under
Food-for-Training (FFT) and 577 participants (332 women and 245 men) in
rehabilitation and agricultural activities under Food-for-Work (FFW).

(b)  A multilateral contribution of USD 233,000 was allocated for the
Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO).


(3) Congo, DR

(a)  Ituri district remained afflicted by clashes between government
troops and resisting militia groups. On 27 May, militias from Front des
Nationalistes et Integrationnistes (FNI) ambushed a patrol of UN
peacekeepers. Seven peacekeepers are still missing, while three were
wounded. The incident occurred 100kms from Bunia, capital of Ituri
district. Meanwhile, thousands of rural citizens continue to flee
embattled areas such as Tsey and Joo. Information provided by internally
displaced persons (IDPs) who have recently reached Komanda indicated
that over 10,000 people in Tsey and Joo are hiding in the forest.

(b)  Pockets of insecurity were also reported in other provinces in
eastern DRC. In the north of North Kivu province, German Agro Action
(GAA) reported the Interahamwe looting peasant's harvests in several
locations in Lubero territory. In South Kivu province, Front
Democratique pour la Liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) militias continued to
fuel insecurity.

(c)  According to UNHCR, over 12,700 returnees from the neighbouring
Republic of Congo are expected to arrive in Mbandaka and environs by the
end of December 2006. WFP should prepare for food assistance.

(d)  Despite the prevailing insecurity in Ituri district, WFP released
165 tons to assist 14,000 food insecure people. The beneficiaries
comprised mainly of IDPs, malnourished children and households involved
in food for agriculture activities.

(e)  In North Kivu province, WFP released 111 tons of food to feed
12,765 newly displaced persons from Katwinguru, Kisharu and Nyamilima.
Food distribution took place through Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in
Kiwanja, where IDPs had gathered. Last week Solidarite distributed Non
Food Items (NFIs) to the targeted groups. An additional 115 tons of WFP
food was distributed to more than 31,000 beneficiaries on the
Beni-Kanyabayonga axis. Out of this caseload, 29,800 were pupils from
the school feeding programmes.

(f)  From its warehouse in Uvira (South Kivu province), WFP released 87
tons of food for 3,000 households involved in seeds protection
activities.

(g)  In Mbandaka, Equateur province 6,824 beneficiaries were provided
with 27.5 tons of food commodities. Out of the caseload, over 4,800 were
pupils from the school feeding programmes. In addition to the daily food
provided to some 4,800 school pupils, WFP distributed 190 water cans of
20 litres each, 365 buckets, 241 jugs and 213 trays in 13 schools
located in Mbandaka suburbs.

(h)  WFP in Mbandaka also provided reinstallation kits to 62 returnees
under UNHCR supervision. The returnees had been in exile in southern
Sudan since 1965 and are now confronted with food insecurity and
reintegration into their areas of origin in Bumba. With regard to the
disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation (DDRR)
programme, 120 demobilized soldiers and their dependents were
transferred from Mbandaka to Kinshasa through WFP Humanitarian Air
Service's partnership with the CONADER (National Committee for
Demobilization and Reintegration).


(4) Ethiopia

(a)  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, 92 percent
has been dispatched to date. DPPA has also started moving allocations
made in March for the zones of Afder, Liben and Fik and out of the 6,250
tons allocated so far 59 percent has been dispatched. Furthermore DPPA
is transporting 7,370 tons of relief food allocated in April and to date
54 percent has been dispatched.  Transport of food to Somali region is
becoming increasingly difficult, mainly due to heightened insecurity in
the region. Poor road infrastructure and low transportation capacity is
also complicating the logistic operations. For Borena zone of Oromiya
region, the DPPA has dispatched 97 percent of the 2,500 tons of food aid
allocated in February and 96 percent of the 2,500 tons food allocated in
March. DPPA is also currently transporting the allocation made in April
for Borena and to date 57 percent out of 2,720 tons has been dispatched.
Relief food dispatches are also ongoing to other zones of Oromiya region
and the transportation of the allocations made during the months of
February and March has nearly been completed. DPPA is also dispatching
the allocation made in April and 72 percent out of the allocated 12,600
tons has been dispatched.

(b)  Relief food dispatches are also ongoing to other regions of
Ethiopia and the Federal DPPA has finished transporting the allocations
made in March for the regions of Amhara, Dire Dawa, Southern Nations,
Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR) and Afar. For Beneshangul
Gumuz, 79 percent of the 70 tons allocated for March and 90 percent of
the 710 tons allocated for Gambella has been transported. DPPA is also
transporting the relief food allocations made during April and seven
percent of 800 tons for Afar, 95 percent of 2,480 tons for Amhara and 95
percent of 520 tons for SNNPR has been dispatched. DPPA has also
finished dispatching the allocation made in April for Gambella and it is
about to start dispatching the 16 tons allocated for Dire Dawa.

(c)  Overall in Ethiopia 2.6 million of people are currently requiring
relief food assistance. The upcoming "belg" (short rainy season)
emergency needs assessment, scheduled to start in the end of June, will
revise the requirements and come up with new beneficiary numbers for the
second half of the year. It is however already clear that the relief
beneficiary number will increase with at least 1.1 million people, since
the caseload of chronically food insecure people in Somali region will
be maintained under relief assistance for the second half of the year
and not under the Productive Safety Net Programme as previously planned
.

(d)  As expected, "gu" rains (main rainy season in most parts of Somali
region) appear to have ceased by end of May in the areas receiving "gu"
rains. The overall rain performance in Somali region has been generally
poor in eastern half of the region, including Warder, Korahe, Fik and
parts of Degehabur, and close monitoring of the food security situation
is needed for these areas. In Jijiga and Shinile zones rainfall has been
above average, and the overall food security situation has improved
compared to the first three months of the year. Rainfall in Gode, Liben
and Afder zones has helped to replenish water resources and browse.
However, it is too early to say whether the rainfall has been adequate
in terms of improving pasture. Improvements in livestock physical
conditions, pastures, water supplies and milk productions are gradually
being observed but the overall food security condition is still far from
normal and more time for recovery is needed. In Borena zone the
availability of milk and milk products has also shown some improvement
following the "genna" rains (main season rainy season in Borena zone)
that replenished pasture and water supplies.


(5) Rwanda

(a)  Harvest of green beans has started and yields are relatively good.
However, most farmers sell their produce in order to buy other
commodities such as cereals or roots/tubers. This was observed in
Bugesera district, where neither potatoes nor cassava were planted
during the current season.

(b)  Food distributions by the government continue in some sectors to
the most food insecure households in eastern and southern provinces.
However, no family food rations were established centrally and each
sector decides on the size depending on the numbers of vulnerable
population and food resources available.

(c)  There were no changes in the number of refugees as neither new
arrivals nor repatriation took place. However, 215 Burundian refugees
are getting ready to return next week. The number of Congolese and
Burundian refugees in Rwanda remains at 41,143 and 2,455 respectively.

(d)  The distribution of 274 tons of mixed commodities was completed to
all 17,347 refugees in Gihembe camp. Rice has now replaced maize in the
refugee food ration and will continue to do so for some months to come.

(e)  In Nyabiheke camp, UNHCR and the Ministry of Local Government,
Community Development & Social Affairs (MINALOC) succeeded in stopping
the demonstration against UNHCR by refugees demanding financial support
for secondary education of their children. This permitted distribution
to resume with 78.5 tons of food commodities. In Nkamira transit centre,
19 tons of food was distributed to 1,175 asylum seekers. In Kigeme camp,
45 tons of mixed food commodities were distributed to 2,455 refugees.

(f)  Some 83 returnees from Congo were received last week at Nkamira
transit camp. A three-month ration consisting of 4.4 tons was
distributed before their departure to their home communities. In
addition, 85 returnees from Congo arrived at Nyagatare transit camp and
they received 4.3 tons of food commodities as a three-month returnee
package.

(g)  A total of 317 Rwandan asylum seekers from the 19,000 who have been
in Burundi since October-November 2005 returned last week. This brings
the total to 1,816. The UN together with local authorities is jointly
executing an assistance programme for the concerned returnee
communities. Local authorities in Gisagara and Nyaruguru districts in
the southern province are formulating Food-for-Work (FFW) projects for
WFP assistance for 9,000 expected returnees. A FFW project proposal
targeting 5,208 households has already been submitted to WFP for
consideration.

(h)  Rwandan "old caseload refugees" have started entering Rwanda from
Tanzania due to the expulsion order from the Tanzanian Government, which
gave 1 June 2006 as the deadline. A total of 171 people, mostly women
and children, have already arrived and about 3,000 more are expected.
The total number of Rwandans is not known. However, about 20,000 might
still be living in Tanzania. MINALOC has re-established the transit
centre in Kirehe district in Kyanzi, 20kms from the Tanzanian border and
is looking for assistance from the UN while the government tries to find
a longer-term solution for re-integration. A joint UN/MINALOC mission
visited the transit camp and assisted local authorities in the needs
assessment carried out on 1 June 2006.  The report will be submitted
next week.


(6) Somalia

(a)  Fighting between the 'Alliance against Terrorism' and the coalition
of Islamic Courts continued in Mogadishu without any signs of abating
soon.. There are local efforts to stop the conflict; however, there has
not been much success. During the last few days, the fighting spread
into many parts of the city including areas close to WFP offices in the
south of the city and also sections of the city towards Elmaan port in
the north. Reportedly, many residents continue fleeing from their homes.
Although Mogadishu has not known peace for the last 15 years, the
current wave of violence is reported to be the worst in the past several
years.

(b)  Over the past week, there were three unfortunate incidents with
casualties in Jamame area where WFP relief food was being distributed.
In two incidents, local militia groups stopped food convoys from Jamame
town to final distribution points and gunshots ensued. No WFP staff was
hurt.. In another incident, local militia groups ambushed and looted a
group of beneficiaries who had just received relief food and were
carrying it back home on a donkey cart.

(c)  Three trucks (100 tons of food) dispatched from Merka to Buale and
Jilib were looted by armed militia in Haranka village approximately
60kms from Jilib. The WFP transporter has so far recovered some 33 tons
and expects to recover the rest.

(d)  A total of 4,571 tons of food was distributed during the reporting
period, reaching some 246,410 beneficiaries in Bay, Bakool, lower and
middle Juba regions.

(e)  A convoy of 80 trucks from Kismayo to Jamame that was delayed for
almost one week due to impassable and flooded roads arrived at final
distribution points. Food distributions started immediately at all
distribution points.

(f)  Heavy rainfall continues to hinder access to final distribution
points in parts of Gedo, middle and lower Juba. Thus far no funds have
been received to activate Special Operation 10518 to deliver food to
inaccessible locations by airdrop.


(7) Sudan

(a)  Clashes between militia and SLA, and infighting within SLA ranks,
have increased significantly in North Darfur since the signing of the
Darfur Peace Agreement on 5 May. During the reporting period (22-28
May), the security situation remained extremely volatile and tense with
increased incidents of insecurity prompting the suspension of
humanitarian activities in several locations including Saraf Omra, Kutum
Hamrats and Damrats. The Saraf Omra area and access road from Birka
Sayra has been declared 'No Go' while Korma remained 'No Go' for
humanitarian actors. AU patrols in Zamzam, Abu Shouk and El Salam IDP
camps remain suspended following tensions in the wake of the Darfur
Peace Agreement.

(b)  Although the overall security situation in West Darfur remained
relatively calm, tensions incited by the presence of Chadian opposition
groups along the South West corridor affected WFP monitoring activities
in the area. Increased car-jacking incidents meanwhile present a
significant and potentially growing constraint for humanitarian agencies
in West Darfur.  The Area Security Management Team security risk
assessment indicated a relative improvement in the security situation in
West Darfur since December 2005. The Country Security Management Team
has accordingly recommended downgrading of the security phase from IV to
III to UN headquarters in New York. The downgrading of the security
phase will enhance the ability of agencies to operate efficiently.

(c)  The security situation in South Darfur deteriorated further,
increasing concerns over the safety of aid workers, following attacks
against INGO staff by unknown gunmen men at a food distribution centre
in Mershing. Attacks on IDP camps by unknown gunmen, clashes between
militia and SLA and banditry incidents along key access roads
intensified during the week. Authorities continue to contravene the SOFA
agreement that allows freedom of movement for UN personnel with the
detention of UN staff members at the airport on at least 3 occasions
this reporting period. Although now resolved, these incidents continue
to delay the efficient delivery of humanitarian assistance in South
Darfur. Tensions relating to the signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement
persist and demonstrations were anticipated from May 28 - 31 in IDP
camps, increasing concerns over a potential disruption in humanitarian
activities. Recent violent demonstrations in Kalma camp caused a
temporary suspension of activities in the camp.

(d)  The security situation remained calm in most parts of the Eastern
Equatoria with no cattle raiding incidents or LRA activities reported
during the week. Despite lifting of the Security Phase Five, however,
travelling between Kapoeta, Torit and Juba still requires armed escort.
Chukdum remained insecure due to tribal disputes.

(e)  Several attempts to loot WFP commodities from WFP's warehouse in
Wau, Bahr El Ghazal occurred during the reporting period. Following WFP
reporting to local authorities, two policemen were deployed to support
WFP personnel at the warehouse.

(f)  Following letters from the Sudan Rehabilitation and Recovery
Commission and the SPLM/Humanitarian Aid Commission, two WFP staff and
one OCHA staff were temporarily relocated from Abyei to Khartoum during
the reporting period. A joint delegation from WFP and OCHA arrived in
Abyei from Khartoum and are working to resolve with local authorities.

(g)  ASMT reported a number of security incidents in Lagawa, Al Fangola
and Lado in South Kordofan where tribal conflicts are becoming frequent.
Furthermore, tensions were reported to have taken place between some
SPLM and Government elements in Liri administrative unit. Subsequently,
ASMT advised that humanitarian staff should travel with two vehicles on
identified roads as a precautionary measure. In addition, UNMIS advised
agencies to use side roads while travelling, particularly to Al Hamra
and Atmour, due to landmine threat in these locations.

(h)  An anti-tank landmine exploded near Challi village in the southern
part of Kurmuk locality in Blue Nile. The incident occurred when a
twenty-year-old boy was preparing his land for cultivation. UNMAO is
following up on the incident. Furthermore, UNMAO restricted movement in
Kelly payam and off the Kurmuk-Kelly road due to landmine risk. Movement
restriction on the Kurmuk-Kelly road was lifted this week.

(i)  A joint UN and African Union (AU) team will carry out an assessment
of peacekeeping needs in Darfur. Last week, the UN Security Council
unanimously approved a resolution calling on Sudan to allow the
assessment team into the country. Although the Sudanese government has
not yet agreed to a transfer of the AU peacekeeping mission in Darfur to
UN control, the AU itself has approved a handover before its current
mandate expires at the end of October.

(j)  The security situation in Darfur is deteriorating, with increasing
concerns about the safety of aid workers and negative impact on
humanitarian activities. Increasing insecurity in Eastern Chad meanwhile
prompted movement of up to 9,500 Chadian refugees and Darfurian
returnees into South Darfur.

(k)  The South Sudan Food Security and Livelihoods Update for April
indicates that the food security situation has continued to deteriorate
in most parts of South Sudan, signalling the beginning of the hunger
season and diminishing coping mechanisms. Tribal conflict, particularly
in Lakes, Warrap and Western Equatoria, continue to affect the
livelihoods of many households. Livestock conditions have not
significantly changed/improved in most of the states, particularly in
Eastern Equatoria, due to water and pasture stress as well as high
incidences of disease. However, with the onset of the rains in most
states, it is expected that the pasture conditions will improve.

(l)  According to the report, nutrition surveys, conducted between March
and April 2006, indicate persistently high malnutrition levels in Upper
Nile (Malakal) and Northern Bahr El Ghazal (Aweil South). Earlier
assessment reports of January to March also showed high levels of
malnutrition above 15 percent Global Acute Malnutrition. This has
generally been an upward trend in malnutrition since the beginning of
the year. Whilst this may signify the beginning of the lean season,
where household food supplies are nonexistent, other factors such as
those related to health and nutrition have had a contributing factor to
high malnutrition levels.

(m)  In a joint meeting with WFP, the Head of the National Security in
Kassala confirmed continued cooperation with WFP in regard to
facilitating access to beneficiaries and advised WFP to submit passports
or valid visas of international staff to the state security authorities.
As a result, the Head of WFP sub-office in Kassala has now reported back
to his duty station on 25 May after a temporary relocation to Showak for
over a month.

(n)  The Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) informed WFP sub-office in
Kassala that the State Wali had issued a resolution preconditioning
access to beneficiaries with advance notification to local authorities.
According to HAC, WFP would be requested to leave the state should it
fail to submit the required notification and hence does not resume food
distribution, the reason of its presence in the State. During the week,
some IDP representatives from all camps sent a petition to the Wali and
the Security Office in Kassala state requesting for urgent resumption of
food distributions as IDPs in the camps are reportedly experiencing
acute food shortages.

(o)  Between 1 to 28 May, WFP dispatched a total amount of 40,167 tons
of food from logistical hubs to the Darfur region realizing 87 percent
of planned dispatches for May. Across the Darfurs, dispatches for
pre-positing purposes as well as erecting more rubhalls continue.
Insecurity in some locations however continues to hamper food aid
deliveries.

(p)  Heavy rains continued in South Kordofan during the reporting
period. WFP is still delivering food commodities to different locations
in the state. In Kadugli, food delivery to operational areas was
completed except for a few pockets that are still on hold due to limited
storage facilities. However, a rubhall was erected in Kadugli to
accommodate the dispatched food stocks.

(q)  About 2,400 newly displaced IDPs from villages south of Kutum,
North Darfur received a one-month ration following a joint needs
assessment by WFP, German Agro Action and other humanitarian actors. As
part of food-for-seeds programme, to enable protection of seeds from
consumption, cereals were dispatched to about 38,000 people from food
insecure communities that were identified during the April food security
assessment by Action Contre la Faim. Action Contre la Faim has resumed
activities in Shangil Tobay after a recent suspension following security
incidents.

(r)  Preliminary findings from the Inter-agency Assessment to Zeinah
nomadic area to evaluate the humanitarian situation highlighted the need
to prioritize water, health and food security interventions. Hence, a
two-month food ration has been recommended for some 2,000 vulnerable
households given the inaccessibility of the area during the July -
September rainy season. Other interventions including drilling more
boreholes, seeds and tools distribution are under consideration by
Cooperating Partners.

(s)  Pending the availability of resources, the Area Office is exploring
the possibility of expanding general food distributions into food
insecure areas to minimise the risk of increased population movements
during the lean season.  The onset of the June to September seasonal
rains are meanwhile hampering IOM-facilitated IDP returns to the South.
This affected up to 1,000 people in various areas of South Darfur during
the reporting period. Political instability in Eastern Chad continues to
prompt increased population movements of Chadian refugees and Darfurian
returnees. In the meantime, MSF in Um Dokhon reported increased
admissions to their therapeutic feeding centre.

(t)  A delegation from the Yum Corporation, USA together with
representatives from WFP visited Kapoeta during the reporting period.
The visit is part of the ongoing WFP global partnership with private
corporations. The delegation met with local authorities, visited a
health centre and a school under construction by WFP through GTZ in
Kapoeta North. They also met with the local community in Lomeyen,
Kapoeta North.

(u)  Following reports by different missions (OCHA, Cordaid, World
Vision International and the Sudan Rehabilitation and Recovery
Commission) on returnee influx, WFP conducted assessment and
verification exercises in Aweil counties to identify required food needs
and plan intervention. During the reporting period, WFP provided 109
tons of food to 12,000 returnees in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state.

(v)  In Aweil South County, the Sudan Rehabilitation and Recovery
reported that there are about 4,300 returnees who are in urgent need of
humanitarian assistance, particularly in Wuncum. WFP and the World
Vision International plan to verify these returnees and identify
required assistance.

(w)  Furthermore, Cordaid has reported the arrival of 489 transit
returnees from Kiir Adiem in Gok Machar. WFP will assist them with
two-week transit rations.

(x)  In Wau County, WFP distributed about 200 tons of food through
general distributions to 30,837 IDPs in Eastern Bank camps, Bussera and
Baryar (Bahr El Ghazal). Another 4 tons of food were provided as
returnee packages to 68 returnees who arrived in Wau during the month
from Khartoum. Additionally, 46 tons of food was distributed to 600
pupils in Wau through Food-for-Education, 849 beneficiaries through
Food-for-Asset and 118 beneficiaries through institutional feeding
programs.

(y)  Despite the continuing movement restriction, WFP completed May food
distributions in the refugee camps in Gedaref, Gezira and Sennar; Fau 5,
Awad El Seed, Fath Alrahman and Um Gargour. Distributions were monitored
by WFP, UNHCR and the Commission of refugees. Food dispatches to IDP and
refugee camps in Kassala are still suspended due to lack of access.

(z)  The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with NGOs, WFP, Sudanese
Red Crescent, International Rescue Committee, ACCORD, Oxfam, and the
Humanitarian Aid Commission commenced a nutrition survey in Red Sea
State on 31 May. UNICEF will conduct a technical training for the
participants prior to the start of the survey. Data collection will be
completed in two weeks while the findings will be finalized at the end
of June.

(aa)  WFP participated in a coordination meeting with the state Minister
of Social and Cultural Affairs (MOSCA), the Humanitarian Commissioner,
UNDP and international NGOs in Red Sea. The meeting briefed the Minister
on ongoing humanitarian projects and activities in Red Sea and discussed
implementation of joint mechanisms and technical agreements governing
humanitarian agencies' activities in the state. The minister indicated
that the state Government's policies are currently directed towards
development activities. The meeting agreed on formulation of sectoral
coordination forums that will be chaired by concerned line ministries in
addition to a general coordination forum to facilitate implementation of
legislation and joint agreements.

(ab)  WFP completed a three-day training workshop for Cooperating
Partners and WFP staff in Port Sudan. The training focused on
familiarizing eighteen participants from government institutions and
NGOs on WFP guideline and standards to strengthen partnership through
information sharing and improve implementation strategies. Topics
covered WFP strategic objectives and linkages with the UN Millennium
Development Goals; modalities of WFP interventions; WFP strategic
objectives on nutrition and HIV/AIDS; WFP gender policy; project
proposal pro-forma; monitoring and evaluation; overview of the Annual
Needs Assessment in Red sea State; proposal review process; appraisal
and preparation of Field Level Agreements; logistics and food
dispatches; and WFP reporting requirements.

(ac)  IOM reported that several trucks carrying some 950 returnees
arrived at Kadugli way station during the reporting period on their way
to final destinations in South Kordofan. Local state authorities
organized this return to Kadugli but have not provided transport for the
returnees to continue to their villages.

(ad)  Save the Children-US registered 1,061 returnees in Chawere during
the week and included them in food distribution lists. There were no
returnees reported to have arrived in way stations in Eastern South
Kordofan following the decision regarding non-provision of food
assistance at way stations to returnees who are destined to location in
South Kordofan. The decision has been very effective in accelerating
settlement of returnees directly in their villages without buses
detouring to way stations en-route. WFP is working closely with
Cooperating Partners SC-US and CARE to ensure that newly arrived
returnees are incorporated quickly into the extensive food assistance
network in villages throughout South Kordofan..

(ae)  In Western South Kordofan, CARE International provided 2,167 tons
of WFP food commodities through general food distributions to 27,074
vulnerable local residents and 42,575 returnees in several areas in
Western Jebels during the reporting period. In Eastern South Kordofan,
Save the Children-US distributed some 168 tons of food to 14,433
beneficiaries including 3,465 returnees.

(af)  The early start of the rainy season affected accessibility to
targeted beneficiaries in Abyei. Delays in distribution of Non-Food
Items due to the early start of the rainy season remains a concern.
During the reporting period, WFP distributed 132 tons of food to 14,213
returnees in eight locations. In addition, Save the Children-US started
distribution of agricultural inputs and seeds in returnee villages.

(ag)  WFP field office in Kurmuk conducted registration and verification
exercise for returnees and other vulnerable groups residing in Kelly
payam, Blue Nile. A total of 1,031 beneficiaries of whom 710 are
returnees and 321 are vulnerable residents were found eligible to
receive WFP food assistance.  The team was unable to undertake the
exercise in the eight surrounding villages due to landmine threat. WFP
distributed some 13 tons of commodities to 622 returnees and 70
vulnerable residents in Challi and Kurmuk payams. Returnees received May
rations while vulnerable residents received three-month rations.

(ah)  Representatives from YUM International Food Company, based in the
United States, also visited WFP sub-office in El Obied during the
reporting period. WFP briefed the mission on activities and programmes
in North Kordofan state. The mission discussed with the Ministry of
Education the WFP-supported Food-for-Education programme in the state
and visited Food-for-Work sites in two villages in Um Ruwaba locality.

(ai)  To date, the Emergency Operation 10503.0 had received
contributions totaling US$351 million, 47 percent of the US$746m
requirement. WFP should have received 80 per cent of its resource
requirements. There is an urgent need for donations to avoid an expected
break in the food pipeline as of September 2006.

(aj)  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.

(ak)  Phase III of WFP's Emergency Road Repair 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.


(8) Tanzania

(a)  A Tripartite Commission meeting between the Governments of DR Congo
(DRC) and Tanzania and UNHCR was held in Dar es Salaam on 18 and 19
May.. The parties exchanged views on the factors that led to a decrease
in the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees. The consensus of
the meeting was that information sharing has to be enhanced, including
an increased number of "go-and-see-visits," so that refugees can make a
well-informed decision about their possible return.

(b)  The electoral commission of DRC has announced that the coming
Presidential and Parliamentary elections, the first democratic elections
in 45 years, will be held on 30 July 2006. 33 candidates are expected to
contest for the Presidency. Refugees are closely watching the election
process, which will affect prospects for future repatriation.

(c)  A total of 786 Burundians and 412 Congolese refugees repatriated
voluntarily in May. Since the beginning of the operation in October
2005, a total of 16,581 Congolese refugees have returned. The number of
refugees registering for repatriation to DRC is still low compared to
previous months, and only one return movement was facilitated between 1
and 22 May, 2006. A sum of 393 newly arrived asylum seekers was recorded
in Tanzania in May 2006.

(d)  The WFP refugee operation (PRRO) continues to distribute reduced
rations in order to extend resources in anticipation of shortfalls
expected in June. Refugees are provided with a daily intake of 1,588
Kcal, which is 76 percent of the approved ration level of 2,100 Kcal. It
is expected that WFP will continue distributing reduced rations until
additional resources are contributed to WFP.

(e)  General distribution covers 351,845 registered refugees. During the
reporting period (26 May-1June), WFP distributed 1,243 tons of food
through general distribution, supplementary and therapeutic feeding in
refugee camps in western Tanzania. 8,573 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)  Since the last update on 24 May, a contribution of USD 1,861,940 in
cash for the international purchase of 3,028 tons of maize was
received.. Another contribution of USD 456,000 in cash for the
international purchase of 741 tons of maize was received.  A shortfall
of 48,281 tons (USD 31.8 million) exists up to the end of June 2007.


(9) Uganda

(a)  The first phase of the voluntary repatriation of Sudanese refugees
has been completed in Moyo district, with 2,625 refugees repatriated to
southern Sudan to date. The exercise will continue in June with refugees
repatriated from Arua to Yei. Registration of refugees for voluntary
repatriation continues.

(b)  WFP is conducting Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN)
baseline surveys in 21 districts to determine indicators for monitoring
MCHN activities. The MCHN initiative is being piloted in 12 districts,
with special attention on the Karamoja region and northern Uganda. The
initiative will address the special nutritional needs of children under
five, and pregnant and lactating mothers by enhancing access to maternal
and child health services.

(c)  Over 20,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning to their
villages of origin in Lira district have received a 3-month resettlement
ration to enhance their livelihoods. Further, WFP and partners will
conduct new assessments in Lira in June to determine whether further
camps can be assisted with 3 month return rations.

(d)  Mr. Stian Christensen, Desk Officer for FAO/WFP at the Norwegian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited Gulu district between 24 and 25 May
to familiarize himself with the humanitarian situation among IDPs as
well as an overview of the operations of the two agencies in northern
Uganda. He travelled to Pabbo IDP camp and witnessed Food-for-Education
(FFE) and MCHN distributions. He later visited Jengari and Adak
decongestion sites/camps. He also visited WFP-supported Food-for-Assets
projects (woodlots, kitchens and energy saving stoves) including
formerly abducted children assisted through a WFP Food-for-Training
project.

(e)  WFP is finalising a Budget Revision for PRRO 10121.1 to cover
requirements for 2007 through to March 2008. The Budget Revision will be
submitted to the November Executive Board session.

(f)  The cumulative cases of cholera in Kitgum district stood at 486 by
25 May. African Medical & Research Foundation (AMREF), International
Service Volunteers Association (AVIS), International Medical Corps
(IMC), Medecins sans Frontieres - Holland (MSF-H), International Rescue
Committee (IRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Uganda
Red Cross Society (URCS) and Oxfam are taking the lead role in social
mobilization, case management, treatment of water sources, hygiene
promotion including training of village health workers. Ministry of
Health sent a technical team to help combat cholera in the district.
Some 10 cholera treatment centres have been opened and a district wide
mobilization of the population using a film van to continuously
sensitize the masses is ongoing. WFP has temporarily halted FFE
activities in the affected areas until WFP and UNICEF provide hand-wash
basins and water tanks to the schools.

(g)  WFP food distribution continues to reach 1.45 million displaced
persons, 165,000 refugees and other vulnerable persons. During the
reporting period, WFP distributed 2,588 tons of food assistance to
255,930 persons including IDPs sheltering in camps in Gulu, Pader,
Kitgum and Lira districts, refugees, children in nutrition centres and
other vulnerable persons.

(h)  WFP's pipeline shortfall through December 2006 is 64,000 tons (USD
35 million).  Grain prices in Uganda remain high, limiting the scope for
local purchase of cereals until the next harvest in late July 2006.
Regional demand for cereals also remains high due to the dry spell that
affected neighbouring countries. Rainfall has been well distributed
during the current growing season and the next harvest appears
encouraging. WFP relief distributions continue without oil and CSB, due
to temporary pipeline shortfalls.



(D) West Africa: (1) Chad (2) Guinea (3) Liberia (4) Mauritania

(1) Chad

(a)  During the reporting period (18-31 May), the security situation was
relatively calm with the exception of reported fighting between Chadian
national forces and armed groups in the Adre area, bordering the Sudan.
The overall atmosphere continued to be volatile and unpredictable across
the country. Recurrent carjack incidents continue to raise concerns for
humanitarian workers in eastern Chad. Three vehicles were reportedly
stolen over the past week in the areas of Guereda and Abeche. On 28 May,
the Constitutional Council confirmed President Idriss Deby Itno's
re-election for another 5-year term.

(b)  Following heavy rainfall and strong winds in Farchana, there were
reports of violent demonstrations by the refugees, who have been
demanding the replacement of their torn tents since last year. The
demonstration resulted in several injuries in the camp, and some
materials and equipment being destroyed.

(c)  The WFP/UNHCR targeted caseload for the month of June stands at
211,100 refugees registered in twelve camps. This figure may change
following the completion of screening and registration operations in the
Gaga camp.

(d)  For the month of May, WFP supplied 3,570 tons of food to 208,449
beneficiaries. The differences between planned and actual figures are
explained by the absence of some refugees during the distributions.

(e)  The general food distributions for the month of June are scheduled
to start as of next week in the Gaga camp and the central camps of
Farchana.

(f)  A training session for the new food management committee in Goz
Beida was conducted by partner INTERSOS on 20 May, in collaboration with
WFP food aid monitors. The session focused on the importance of
implicating the beneficiaries in the food distribution process and other
activities.

(g)  Food Basket and Post Distribution Monitoring is underway by
partners in the northern and central camps. Final results are expected
to be released shortly.

(h)  In addition to scarce water supplies, the camps of Touloum,
Farchana and Iridimi are also facing shortages in firewood, tents and
canvas sheets are another source of concern.

(i)  The regularisation and replacement of old ration cards is underway
in the northern camps of Iriba/Bahai and the central camps of Farchana.
The process had faced delays due to the relocation of humanitarian
personnel.

(j)  During the reporting period, soap was distributed by UNHCR in the
camps of Touloum, Iridimi, Am Nabak (2 soaps/person) and Oure Cassoni (1
soap/person).

(k)  In Goz-Beida, WFP held a meeting with various partners in order to
discuss the modalities of starting a new FFW project to rehabilitate the
Koukou-Goz-Amir road. Another project to rehabilitate the Goz-Beida
airport has been submitted to the Sub-Office for approval.

(l)  From 19 to 25 May, WFP and PDRDB (Projet de Developpement Rural du
Departement de Biltine) conducted a joint monitoring mission to the
areas of Boumdane and Ouara where FFW activities are being implemented
for the digging of a water reservoir.

(m)  WFP is awaiting the confirmation of contracts concluded with NGO
partners AFDI and ADESK to start new FFW projects in the Iriba/Bahai
region.

(n)  Representatives of WFP, UNHCR, NGOs, government, and local
authorities held a meeting on 17 May in Goz-Beida to discuss the
situation of the internally displaced Chadians in the area. All
participants agreed on the necessity to decongest the overcrowded
Gouroukoune site and to speed up the transfer of the IDPs to other
sites. The process has already started with relocation of the first
group to Koubigou village.

(o)  About 1,600 IDPs were transferred from Koukou Angarana to Habile
village (Goz Beida) on 18-19 May 2006.

(p)  As of next week, Premiere Urgence will start seed protection ration
distributions to all IDP settlements in border areas (From Goungour to
Dogdore, north to south), targeting a total of 38,500 beneficiaries
(IDPs and host populations). Meanwhile, ICRC plans to start the
distributions of seeds and tools on 2 June, which should be completed
before the end of the month.

(q)  International Relief and Development is working on a proposal to
start interventions in the Goz-Beida/Koukou area, in favour of IDPs and
host populations. Main activities will include seed protection and
Food-for-Work.

(r)  UNICEF has completed the screening of school-aged children in the
IDP sites in the Goz-Beida region. WFP is considering an Emergency
School Feeding programme for IDP children as of the next school year.

(s)  Recent reports indicate that there are new displacements in the
area of Tissi. WFP is planning to visit the area shortly to assess the
food security situation.

(t)  In country stocks in Abeche and the Extended Delivery Points as of
28 May 2006 total about 13,000 tons. This includes 10,400 tons of
cereals and 2,600 tons of non-cereal commodities. The installation of
Wiikhalls has been completed in all 12 refugee camps, significantly
enhancing WFP's warehouse capacity.

(u)  As of 31 May, WFP has reached 71 percent of the planned
pre-positioning of food for the rainy season. WFP expects to reach 85
percent by the end of this week with the arrival of commodities from
Libya.

(v)  A convoy of 44 trucks carrying 1,300 tons for Touloum arrived in
Iriba last week. Discharging is ongoing. A total of 2,494 tons has
arrived in Abeche and will be dispatched to Farchana and Bredjing this
week. A total of 3,490 tons of Sorghum has arrived in Benghazi. The
discharging was completed on 2 June 2006 and commodities will be
allocated to Oure Cassoni, Mille and Abeche. A CSB consignment of 1,219
tons is currently en route to Kufra and is expected to arrive by mid
June.

(w)  Over 1,000 tons of cereals, 220 tons of pulses, 38 tons of oil and
41 tons of CSB are currently en route via the Douala corridor. Another
810 tons of pulses are expected in Douala by early June.

(x)  The supply of Niebe beans in Cameroon continues to face delays due
to contractual problems. A total of 611 tons has been loaded onto trucks
and will be dispatched shortly. Another 200 tons expect to face an
important delay and may not arrive in Chad before the rainy season.
First trucks of 84 tons of salt loaded three weeks ago have started
arriving in Chad.

(y)  The remaining balance of 95 tons out of the total 366 tons sugar
consignment (locally purchased from CST) is expected to be dispatched
from N'Djamena this week.

(z)  NGO partner COOPI reported eight cases of severe malnutrition in
the Goz-Beida area (5 among the refugees and 3 among the local
population). WFP is closely following up on this issue.

(aa)  Some cases of acute respiratory diseases and diarrhoea were
reported in the camps of Touloum, Farchana and Iridimi.

(ab)  During the reporting period, WFP HAS transported a total of 402
passengers on the N'Djamena-Abeche routing (UN 21W) and 281 passengers
on the Abeche-eastern strips routing (UN 23W). A total of 2,552 kg of
light cargo was also uplifted. During the month of May, WFP HAS served a
total of 743 passengers on the N'Djamena-Abeche routing, and 642 on the
Abeche-eastern strips routing, and 5,622 kg of light cargo was conveyed.
The Abeche-based aircraft (UN 23W) has been grounded since 28 May due to
a technical problem. The aircraft is expected to resume activity by
Saturday, 3 June.

(ac)  EMOP 10327.1 has so far received a total of US$52.9 million,
representing 60.91 percent of the total requirement. Given the long lead
time of food delivery to Chad (4 to 6 months), immediate confirmation of
additional contributions is urgently needed to avert a pipeline break in
November, which would have a severe negative impact on the nutritional
status of the refugees. In the absence of new contributions, WFP will be
forced to reduce rations as of August, to be able to cover the refugees'
needs until the end of the year. Required funds will also allow WFP to
provide emergency food assistance to about 50,000 IDPs and host
populations in eastern Chad. As the 'hunger season' approaches, many of
the displaced will run out of food and will require food assistance.

(ad)  WFP also needs to mobilise additional funds to revolve an
outstanding balance of US$4.6 million (equivalent to some 4,500 tons),
which it borrowed 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 when most camps are inaccessible. WFP has been
informed of an allocation of US$2.5 million from CERF funds to be able
to respond to the immediate needs of the IDPs and host populations in
eastern Chad. Agreements are yet to be finalised.

(ae)  The WFP Humanitarian Air Service, SO 10338.1, has so far received
a total of US$2.3 million against the US$7.2 million requirement. WFP
still needs to revolve a total of US$1.8 million, which it has borrowed
from its own emergency account to continue providing air services to the
humanitarian community until May 2006. WFP has been informed of an
allocation of US$1.2 million from CERF funds, which will keep the air
service running until September 2006. However, additional funds are
required to allow WFP to maintain the air service beyond that date and
continue to serve the humanitarian community in eastern Chad.


(2) Guinea

(a)  During the reporting period (15-28 May), No violent reactions was
reported following the new increase in fuel prices announced on 12
April. As a consequence, the cost of public transport has increase by 40
percent. The price of staple commodities has equally increased.  There
is a hostile environment, and rumors of possible protests and strikes
are circulating.

(b)  On 22 May, the Guinean Workers Union (USTG) warned government of a
possible two week long general strike if the protocol signed between
both entities is not respected.  The strike would commence the week of 5
June.

(c)  A recrudescence of criminality has been observed in Conakry during
the past month. Several cases of violent murders were reported during
the last two weeks.

(d)  Attacks on private houses and businesses were again reported in
Kissidougou and N'zerekore. Gun shots are routinely heard in the
evenings in those two towns and as well as in Conakry. Incidents are
frequent during the rainy season, which is now commencing.

(e)  The N'zerekore region, in southern Guinea, risks of being isolated,
especially during the rainy season, if the government does not take
measures to repair the Gueckedou-Macenta road. UN security officers are
assessing an alternate route for the passage of small vehicles. The poor
road conditions are affecting the dispatch of food to the Forest region
as road blocks persist due to strong rain storms.

(f)  A total of 1,551 Liberian refugees were voluntary repatriated
during the reporting period. As usual, WFP provided food for the
preparation of hot meals for refugees participating in the convoys. In
order to accelerate the repatriation process of all refugees, the 266
participants of the convoys which took off from Kountaya camp on 19 and
26 May, received next month's food distribution in exchange of their
beneficiary cards.

(g)  Guinean refugee camps currently host 45,402 individuals who are
being assisted by WFP. The present count includes 3,119 refugees from
Ivory Coast and the remainder Liberia.

(h)  During the reporting period, a total of 287 tons were distributed
to 23,428 beneficiaries during the May general food distribution in Kola
and Laine camps.

(i)  During the reporting period, a joint mission composed of ACF, CRS,
UNHCR and WFP delegates was conducted in Laine and Kouankan 2 camps.
This mission was an effort to present the composition of the rations to
be distributed in the coming general food distributions.

(j)  WFP and its partners continued to put in place during the reporting
period additional controls in general food distribution points in camps
in order to strengthen the control of beneficiaries and avoid
irregularities. UNHCR, through GTZ, offered logistical support to WFP by
making available five small trucks to transport 100 tons of food to
Laine camp.

(k)  Under the Emergency School Feeding,the food distributions for the
third trimester of the 2005-2006 school year are almost finished in
Youmou prefecture, despite the problems encountered with the N'zerekore
transporter union. Food distributions to schools in Beyla prefecture
were concluded during the reporting period.

(l)  Food dispatching to participant schools in Lola prefecture is
ongoing. Gueckedou and N'zerekore are the two prefectures will be
dispatched soon.

(m)  From 22 - 25 May, Japanese Ambassador to Guinea made his first a
trip to N'zerekore to visit the Kola, Laine and Kouankan refugee camps.
General food distributions were on going when while Ambassador was
touring Laine camp.  The Japanese Ambassador also met with WFP Sub
Office programme staff to learn more about WFP's interventions both in
and around the camps. Visits with HCR, UNIDO, Red Cross, and local
Government officials were also arranged by the Ambassador in an effort
to see how Japanese funding could be made available to support ongoing
programmes.


(3) Liberia

(a)  During the reporting period (22-28 May), the general security
situation was reportedly calm in Liberia.

(b)  During the reporting period, WFP and Cooperating Partners
distributed a total of 1,256 tons of food to 135,482 beneficiaries. By
28 May, the Country Office had distributed nearly 67 percent (3,680
tons) of the planned food distribution for the month. In June, WFP plans
to distribute over 6000 tons of food to some 700,000 beneficiaries.

(c)  WFP distributed a total of 360 tons of assorted relief food
commodities to some 10,736 persons as resettlement package to returnees
and de-registered IDPs.

(d)  De-registered IDPs are currently receiving only the second tranche
entitlement from their preferred areas of return. Distribution of the
first tranche to IDPs was completed in April. WFP Sub offices continue
to sensitize beneficiaries to collect their second tranche (two months
ration) which completes the four months resettlement food package. As of
19 May, up to 81 percent of the 321,182 de-registered IDPs had completed
receiving their second tranche ration. The Country Office plans to
complete distribution of the second tranche to the remaining 19 percent
by end of July 2006.

(e)  Meanwhile, of the 65,000 returnees who were repatriated UNHCR,
60,195 qualify to receive resettlement food rations. Of those who
qualified, almost 71 percent had completed receiving their four months
resettlement rations as of 19 May. UNHCR and other stakeholders plan to
complete the facilitated repatriation and resettlement of Liberian
returnees from the various countries in the region by June 2007.

(f)  During the month of May, WFP together with LRRRC, UN Agencies and
other stakeholders in the IDP resettlement process carried out a Camp
Closure Assessment. The assessment mission visited all the 35 former IDP
camps to establish if there are any IDPs still residing in the closed
camps.  The assessment mission found that some people are still staying
in the various camps, with different reasons for their continued stay
including those who claimed that they did not receive resettlement
benefits ( 12,000 people), some still waiting for their children to
finish the academic year ending in July, some lack transport to take
them back home plus other reasons. The Camp Closure Assessment report is
being finalized and will be presented to the ICF ( IDP Consultative
Forum) which will decided on whether to provide resettlement benefits to
the 12,000 caseload which claimed to have missed the resettlement
package because their names did not appear on the distribution lists.

(g)  Food delivery to schools continued during this reporting period,
with a total of 769 tons of assorted food commodities delivered to
benefit over 115,849 school children in the various counties. Food
distribution to schools in Montserrado County was completed, but some 14
schools did not receive Vegetable oil in their monthly rations due to
the breakdown in the pipeline.

(h)  A total of 79 tons of assorted food commodities was distributed to
4,445 project participants involved in various Food Support for Local
Initiatives (FSLI) projects including road rehabilitation, skills
training and agricultural activities. Assessment of additional FSLI
projects is continuing in the various sub-offices as host communities
and returning population strive to rebuild their communities through WFP
food for work activities.

(i)  During this reporting period, WFP distributed a total of 48 tons of
food to 4,452 beneficiaries in various institutions under the Nutrition
programme including beneficiaries in institutional and supplementary
feeding, MCH as well as people living with HIV/AIDS.

(j)  The Regional Humanitarian Air Operations (WFP - HAS) is currently
facing a critical funding shortfall of USD $1.5 Million.  Urgent
contributions are needed to avoid the planes being grounded as early as
June 2006, resulting in to discontinuation of Humanitarian Air Services
for Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Cote d'Ivoire.

(k)  WFP Liberia is currently experiencing a pipeline break in Vegetable
Oil. The available Veg Oil stocks can only meet up to 30 percent of June
requirements of 350 tons. The food shortfall is due to delayed arrival
of a shipment of 600 tons. To enable reaching almost 700,000
beneficiaries the Country Office plans to distribute reduced rations of
Veg Oil to the resettlement and School Feeding programmes in June. In
order to maintain the same level of daily kilo calories in the next
month's food distribution, the Country Office will increase the ration
of CSB under the resettlement programme and also introduce CSB in the
school Feeding Programme until the Pipeline situation stabilizes.

(l)  The Country Office received the following generous contributions
during the reporting period: USD $ 1.5 Million. Even with the recent
donations, WFP Liberia operation still has a total food shortfall of
6,096 tons valued at US$ 4.7 Million over the next six months, June to
November 2006. Additional pledges and resources are needed to avert
shortfalls of 5,533 tons of cereals, 341 tons of pulses, 102 tons of
vegetable oil, 89 tons of salt and 31 tons of Sugar.

(m)  A total of 975 tons of assorted food commodities was dispatched
from WFP Freeport warehouses to the various sub offices in continuation
of May 2006 distributions.

(n)  Data processing and analysis for the Comprehensive Food Security
and Nutrition Survey (CFSNS) is on-going. Preliminary results of the
countrywide survey are expected by June and a final report will be out
by end of July. A key stake holders' meeting is planned for 2 June, to
discuss the final report structure and status of the data analysis.

(o)  WFP Liberia is contributing to the development process of the
Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Plan (IPRSP) of the Country through
different working groups mainly on the pillar of infrastructure and
basic services including Health and Nutrition, Education, as well as
Food Security.

(p)  In Zwedru, the IPRSP Consultative meeting was held at Zwedru City
Hall. Town Chiefs, community leaders and representatives from civil
society/ CBOs met with the newly appointed Grand Gedeh administration.
WFP Zwedru togetther with other UN agencies, had the chance to present
UN achievements in Grand Gedeh county and also discussed various feeding
programmes. FSLI programme was reported to have been the biggest area of
interest and raised most of the questions from the audience.

(q)  To complete the Walk the World activities for 2006, a raffle draw
was held on Friday, May 26, on one of the local television stations.
Many valuable prizes were won by a cross section of participants from
different parts of Liberia. The first prize was a return to Ticket to
Europe by SN Brussels. Other prizes included Computer, printers, music
systems to mention but a few. All the items were received as in-kind
donations from Corporate Sponsors in support of the Fight Hunger- Walk
the World event..


(4) Mauritania

(a)  Mauritania is experiencing an early start to the 2006 lean season,
as documented in FEWS-NET's warning published on May 18th. Rural
households now rely on purchases and borrowing to meet their food needs.
Since March, livestock prices have fallen by 10 to 22 percent in the
agro-pastoral and pastoral areas, to the disadvantage of agro-pastoral
households selling their animals to purchase food. Cereal flows from
Mali and Senegal have slowed due to export restrictions and disruptions
in the groundnut market.

(b)  Distributions to 1,200 schools, 260 community feeding centers and
rural development sites took place in April and May under the Country
Programme. Approximately 180,000 beneficiaries have been reached in the
eight agro-pastoral regions of the south.

(c)  Relief distributions under Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation
(PRRO) 10359 are underway in targeted agro-pastoral regions. Since
January 2006, a total of 3,583 tons of commodities worth $2 million have
been distributed to support Food-for-Work and food reserve projects.

(d)  The identification of Emergency Supplementary Feeding Centers is
underway in collaboration with the Food Security Commission, the
Ministry of Health, UNICEF and NGOs. These centers will reach 32,400
vulnerable women and children.

(e)  A multilateral contribution amounting to $500,000 has been directed
to PRRO 10359. This will allow WFP to purchase much-needed commodities
for lean-season programming.

(f)  PRRO 10359 is currently facing a shortfall of 7,801 tons of
cereals, valued at $4.4 million, approximately 28 percent of requested
commodities for 2006. An estimated 350,000 beneficiaries may have their
cereal rations cut by 50 percent. The break is foreseen for July, at the
height of the lean season, when food needs are highest. Should no new
contributions be confirmed, PRRO distributions will be affected in July,
when food aid needs are highest in rural areas.

(g)  If a pipeline break cannot be prevented, approximately 350,000
beneficiaries may have their cereal rations provided under village food
reserves cut by 50 percent. This ration cut would happen during the
annual lean season, when livelihood stress is high in vulnerable
households. Beneficiaries may compensate for the ration reduction
through asset sales, migration and, in some cases, to the use of
non-sustainable survival strategies, such as usurious borrowing and sale
of breeding stock.

(h)  WFP organized 'Walk the World' for the first time in Mauritania on
21 May 2006. Over 2,500 participants gathered at the Olympic Stadium in
Nouakchott for a 5 kilometer walk to raise awareness of hunger-related
issues. The government, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society and youth
organizations joined to support the event.

(i)  The Government of Mauritania organized a workshop on May 11 and 12
that produced a draft plan of action for the implementation of its
National Plan for the Development of Nutrition, approved in December
2005. WFP, UNICEF, WHO and FAO are supporting the process.



(E) Asia: (1) Indonesia

(1) Indonesia

(a)  WFP has reached at least173,515 beneficiaries in Bantul and Klaten
districts since its immediate response to the earthquake on 27 May. One
hundred percent of commodities dispatched to affected areas to date (172
tons of fortified biscuits and noodles) have been distributed by local
government agency and Cooperating Partners.

(b)  Through regular deliveries of various food commodities starting
today, the food pipeline chain has been secured to meet current food
requirements for the next month.

(c)  WFP Emergency Food Needs Assessment is underway. Using a sample
size of 450 households in 45 villages across the 12 most badly-affected
sub-districts, the assessment examines household food security based on
3 distinct livelihood groups. The WFP assessment team is supported by
volunteer enumerators from various NGOs and a local university.

(d)  WFP is providing leadership in coordinating the logistics sector.
Of a total of 12 (500 tons capacity) warehouses currently being
dispatched and set up in affected areas, 8 will be made available for
Non-Food Items for partners.

(e)  Additional NGO cooperating partners are being identified for all
WFP planned operational areas. Some 20 NGOs, of which 8 are
international, are already involved in the distribution of food from
various sources. WFP is currently engaged with 3 international and 1
national NGOs (International Medical Corps, Relief International, World
Relief and local NGO Walhi)..

(f)  Charity concert "Soul for Yogyakarta", supported by 15 popular
Indonesian artists, will take place on Saturday, 3 June from 3-11 PM in
Plaza Selatan, Jakarta. All proceeds from the concert will go to WFP
earthquake relief efforts.

(g)  According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, the death toll as now
reached more than 6,300; estimates of those injured range between 46,000
and 53,000. Over 67,505 houses have been completely destroyed and 72,113
seriously damaged.

(h)  Further to incidents of lootings in Yogyakarta and Klaten, some
5,000 military personnel and approximately 700 volunteers have been
mobilized to monitor the situation on the ground.

(i)  WFP continues to receive good support from the Government of
Indonesia in the implementation of its earthquake emergency response.

(j)  The Ministry of Small - Middle Enterprises is providing IDR 32.1
billion (USD 3.5 million)  for the rehabilitation of small enterprises
and traditional markets.

(k)  BAKORNAS has opened an official Media Center located at the
Yogyakarta airport. The first of four consignments of noodles totaling
100 tons planned over the next few days is en route from WFP warehouses
in Surabaya by TNT truck, with expected arrival starting tomorrow, 3
June. Noodles will be delivered directly to Cooperating Partners in
Bantul and Klaten for immediate distribution.

(l)  Some 100 tons of biscuits is being delivered today in Yogyakarta
via TNT truck. Biscuits are from the Tiga Pilar biscuit factory in Solo,
located approximately one hour from Yogyakarta by road.

(m)  An additional 178 tons of biscuits will be dispatched on a daily
basis in 20 tons consignments starting tomorrow, 3 June, with full
delivery expected to be completed on 13 June.

(n)  WFP has requested the release of 600 tons of rice from the
government logistics agency BULOG. Rice, currently available in
Yogyakarta warehouses, would be drawn upon by WFP for direct
distribution, as necessary.

(o)  The following sub-districts of Bantul and Klaten have been
prioritized for WFP assistance by the local government implementing
agency SATLAK:  o Bantul: Banguntapan, Piyungan, Sewon, Pleret, Bantul,
Jetis, Bambanglipuro, Pundong.  o Klaten: Prambanan, Wedi, Gantiwarno.

(p)  WFP is in the process of identifying additional cooperating
agencies; at the daily Food Aid Coordination meeting of today, NGOs
submitted completed forms on proposed areas of operation. So far, the
number of households proposed for assistance is 143,676.

(q)  Food tracking sheets are currently being updated based on the food
commodities handed over to distributing partners to date.

(r)  The overall logistics infrastructure is reported to be sound, with
both the Solo and Yogyakarta airports open; although repair work
continues on the main runway at the Yogyakarta airport, which remains
closed at night. All main road supply routes are passable, but heavy
vehicular traffic on the roads has caused delays. The nearest ports are
Surabaya (6 hours by road) and Semarang (3 hours by road).

(s)  Most warehousing in the region has been damaged, and lack of
secure, weather-proof warehousing is a challenge.  WFP is making 8 of a
total of 12 wiickhalls available for common service warehousing (500
tons capacity each). Three of 4 warehouses airlifted by TNT earlier in
the week have been set up in Bantul (2 for WFP and 1 for inter-agency);
fourth is being set up in the Klaten area. Balance of 8 wiickhalls
arriving from Medan by truck over the next week will also be set up in
the Klaten area, depending on need.

(t)  WFP is taking a lead in logistics coordination. Presently 3 senior
WFP Logistics Officers are in place. Logistics Coordination meetings,
chaired by WFP on a daily basis, aim to detect logistical challenges and
find timely solutions to bottlenecks. Where possible, gaps are filled
within the capacity of the group, however, WFP will provide alternatives
were major constraints are identified.

(u)  United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) has
deployed a team member to the Yogyakarta airport to register and help
direct incoming personnel and humanitarian aid. Working out of the
BAKRONAS National Coordination Center and coordinating the activities of
the DHL Disaster Response Teams operating at Solo and Yogyakarta. All
information from these activities is being channeled to the Logistics
Coordination meeting for dissemination and or action, as needed.

(v)  In addition to the 22 trucks TNT has provided to WFP through the
end of June, IOM has also offered trucks free of charge for 3 months.
IOM is looking to set up a supply route from Medan to Yogyakarta, with a
transit time of 10 days.

(w)  WFP GIS, in coordination with the Humanitarian Information Centers
(HIC) is preparing electronic road maps covering in-depth rural areas.
HIC is setting up offices in Bantul and Yogyakarta where mapping, daily
bulletins, airport and roads assessment reports will be completed.

(x)  WFP requires USD 5.36 million to cover urgent food needs of
vulnerable persons who have lost their source of food and income due to
the earthquake in Yogyakarta, Central Java over the next six months
(June-November 2006).  While the full extent of requirements is still
being determined through the ongoing Emergency Food Needs Assessment, an
estimated 100,000 vulnerable persons are presently targeted for the
first two months of the operation (approximately 80 percent of these are
women and children); this number progressively phasing down to 40,000
during the last two months of the planned intervention.



(F) Latin America and Caribbean: (1) Colombia (2) Cuba (3) Ecuador (4)
Guatemala (5) Nicaragua

(1) Colombia

(a)  During the reporting period (26 May -1 June), the security
situation remained tense in the Southwestern Province of Narino. The
Colombian Institute of Geology and Mining (Ingeominas) maintains the
"level two" alert due to increased activity of Volcano Galeras. Several
communities around the volcano are at high risk and many of have been
temporarily relocated. National and local authorities are making
progress in upgrading 12 temporary shelters in the Municipalities of
Pasto, Narino and La Florida. According to information provided by the
Colombian Red Cross, approximately 489 households (2,366 persons) are
now hosted in five temporary shelters in the Municipality of Pasto.
Another seven temporary shelters remain empty because people are to move
to the shelters. The local authorities have asked UN system in Colombia
to help persuade communities to move to safe locations. 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 will open a new satellite Office in this province as part of
PRRO 10366 in mid June 2006.

(b)  The rainy season is still affecting some provinces of Colombia;
over the past several days, there has been particularly heavy rainfall
in the Provinces of Antioquia, Bolivar, Boyaca, Caldas, Casanare, Cesar,
Cordoba, Cundinamarca and Santander. Colombian authorities have reported
that at least 127 people have died and some 222 are severely wounded by
landslides, floods and other damages caused by heavy rains associated to
the winter wave. The Colombian Red Cross reported that more than 42,000
families were affected by the heavy rains which began mid March. The
Colombian Red Cross also reported that the rainy season has affected 134
municipalities in 21 of the 33 Colombian Provinces. In all affected
areas, the Colombian Government, with support from the Colombian Red
Cross, are providing support to the affected population through
distributions of food and non-food items. This rainy season is expected
to end during the first two weeks of June.

(c)  The security situation was tense in the Province of Narino. After
the massive displacement of at least 2,000 people in the province,
people who were temporarily sheltered in the coliseum of Pasto (capital
city of the province) returned to their villages and towns of origin;
however, according to a report by UNHCR, security conditions for these
people are still uncertain. WFP intends to open a new satellite office
in the city of Pasto in mid June 2006 as part of PRRO 10366.

(d)  Massive displacements have been reported in the Northern Province
of La Guajira. At least 41 families (some 280 people,) members of the
Wayuu indigenous community and located in nearby areas of Sierra Nevada
de Santa Marta were forced to flee due to clashes between members of
illegal armed groups. These families have temporarily sheltered in the
Villages of Mingueo and Palomino and are waiting humanitarian
assistance.

(e)  Massive displacements have also been reported in the western
Province of Choco. According to local authorities, some 55 people from
remote villages and rural areas of the Municipality of Bojaya 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 Corazon de Jesus, near the municipality of Bojaya).
Affected families have not received any humanitarian assistance yet. WFP
is evaluating the situation in order to provide food aid if required.

(f)  Under the Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) 10366,
"Assistance to People Displaced by Violence", WFP delivered, 1,056 tons
of food in 15 provinces to 100,836 beneficiaries, especially in
Food-for-Work, Food-for-Training, School and Preschool Feeding, Nursing
and Expectant Mothers and Emergency Food Aid.


(2) Cuba

(a)  During the reporting period (26 June-1 June), Havana City was
severely affected by a torrential rainfall. At least seven people were
reportedly killed in the Municipalites of Marianao, Old Havana, Centero
Habana, La Lisa and Cerro.


(3) Ecuador

(a)  Ecuadorian Army dismantled five FARC's guerrilla illegal camps in
the Province of Sucumbios (northern border). Thousands of weapons, hand
made mortars, munitions, uniforms, food, medicines, radios, cell phones
and other communications devices were found in such settlements.

(b)  On 16 May, Ecuadorian President declared a state of emergency in
several villages located in the Provinces of Tungurahua and Chimborazo
due to the intense activity of the Tungurahua volcano (Quero, Cevallos,
Mocha, Pelileo, Tisaleo, Juive, Grande, and Pondoa villages in the
Province of Tungurahua; Penipe and Guano in the Province of Chimborazo).

(c)  On 23 May, according to the National Geophysical Institute,
volcanic activity as well as sulfuric gases continues to decrease. Last
explosions have been moderate with slight ash fall in the Provinces of
Bilbao and Chimborazo.  The evacuation routes from neighboring villages
of the volcano are in very bad conditions. In case of a large scale
eruption, several cantons of the Provinces of Tungurahua and Chimborazo
(Bilbao, Puela, El Manzano, Choglontus, Cusua, Chacauco, Pondoa, Altar
and Juive Grande) would need to be evacuated and the road condition may
affect this. UNETE, CAFOD and the Red Cross presented to government
institutions the results and findings of the assessment mission
undertaken on 18 -19 May regarding the Tungurahua volcano eruption
process.

(d)  According to the National Geophysical Institute low intensity quake
of 4.3 and 4.5 in the Richter scale were registered in the coastal
Province of Guayas.

(e)  A second budget revision for extension in time of Emergency
Operation (EMOP) 10381.0 was approved. It will last until 31 December.

(f)  Some 375 tons of commodities (33,000 food rations) were delivered
to provincial warehouses in Quito and Lago Agrio. The food ration
elaboration process started on 17 May. Food distribution to UNHCR's
local distribution agencies was completed on 24 May.

(g)  According to the Contingency Agreement between WFP, the Ministry of
Agriculture, the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Civil Defense, WFP
continues to coordinate and distribute food rations with Emergency
Operation Committees to flood affected families in the coastal Province
of Los Rios (most affected by floods). Food distribution activities in
some cantons are in its final phase. A WFP Team continues to update
information and monitoring flood affected areas.

(h)  WFP will provide immediate assistance to at least 10,000
beneficiaries (2,000 families) affected by the floods in the coastal
Province of Los Rios.  As the main house-hold activity in this province
is agriculture these families have lost their main source of income.
This number continues to be updated through monitoring missions.

(i)  PAHO will provide other basic items such as potable water, basic
sanitation and medicines.  WFP and PAHO will support people's adequate
nutrition and health until productive activities will start again.

(j)  Ecuador EMOP 10381.0 has received a USD 100,000 contribution to
continue its operations.


(4) Guatemala

(a)  Guatemala continues with the orange alert due to the heavy rains
experienced especially in the interior of the country: meaning that; the
municipal, departmental and regional emergency governmental agencies
will direct all available resources to activities related to emergency
prevention, mitigation, preparation and response. The population
informed and up-to-date on adverse events in their communities. The
population must be alert about warnings and instructions conveyed by
municipal, departmental and national authorities in case extreme
measures needed to be taken. Departmental authorities shall visit and
supervise areas at risk..

(b)  The National Meteorological Institute reported that heavy rains
with lightening activities continue in most parts of the country.
National authorities have informed the population about taking
precautions for sudden events such as river overflows and landslides.
Also, preventative measures are be taken in areas with deficient
drainage system and in places where construction projects are taking
place.

(c)  WFP delivered 4,703 tons to the Departments of San Marcos,
Chimaltenango and Solola reaching to an estimated 4,132 families.

(d)  A total 528 tons of food commodities were delivered by WFP to the
Departments of San Marcos and Chimaltenango to provide assistance to the
Emergency Operation (EMOP) food distributions.

(e)  Resourcing for the EMOP 10497 continues at USD9, 224,349 or 65.4
percent of the appeal made to the international community in October
2005.

(f)  On 26 May, WFP presented to the Government institutions,
international NGOs (CARE, Save the Children and CRS, among others), UN
Agencies, USAID and Mesoamerica Famine Early Warning System (MFEWS), the
final results for the Emergency Food Security Assessment (EFSA). Three
agreements emerged from this meeting: The EFSA will allow readjusting of
the beneficiary lists for the Food-for-Work" activities during the
second phase of the EMOP. The Secretariat of Food and Nutritional
Security (SESAN) will use the information provided by the EFSA to
monitor and prevent deterioration of food security in the communities
identified by the report. All WFP partners will use the information
collected for the EFSA in order to complement their programmes and
interventions in the areas identified by the report.

(g)  As food monitoring continues, WFP keeps gathering information about
communities and families that will benefit during the third food
distribution. In addition, food monitors also continue proving
beneficiaries enough tools to properly manage and handle the food aid.

(h)  WFP participated in several departmental coordination meetings in
Escuintla, San Marcos and Jutiapa. The objective is to monitor and
evaluate EMOP's accomplishments, limitations and difficulties. NGOs such
as "Accion Contra El Hambre" in San Marcos, Save the Children in
Chimaltenango and Caritas in Santa Rosa continue actively participating
in the execution of the EMOP.

(i)  A workshop organized by WFP and partners will be coordinated on 8-9
June to train food monitors on the new strategy and techniques for the
Food-for-Work activities for the second phase of the EMOP.

(j)  The new implementation for the Habitat Productive Community (HPC)
strategy was discussed among the UN Joint Programme partners (ILO, WFP,
UNDP, and FAO) to continue assisting people affected by hurricane Stan.
Some three communities will be identified to implement this new strategy
as a pilot.


(5) Nicaragua

(a)  During the reporting period (24- 31 May), several demonstrations
caused by university students have been going on for the last three
weeks. Students are protesting the increase of the transport fees in the
public sector.

(b)  Due to the poor harvest experienced during the last months, the
nutritional and health situation of the population living near Coco
River (Wiwili and Waspam) still remains precarious. FP is closely
monitoring the situation. The second implementation of
Food-for-Education (FFE) activity in these two areas is planned to start
at the beginning of the coming month.

(c)  Some 2,149 pregnant and lactating women and 3,012 children under
the age of two continue to benefit from food distributions under PRRO
10212..0. Due to the ongoing labor strike in the medical sector, the
number of beneficiaries has decreased. At the moment, WFP has positioned
food for 55,162 school children in the Northern Autonomous Atlantic
Region (RAAN) which will benefit under the food for education programme.

(d)  Since the Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO)
commodities were already used in order to respond to other emergencies
that occurred in late 2005, the operation is now in urgent need of
resources to avoid a pipeline break and continue with its regular
programme of providing assistance to families living in areas vulnerable
to recurrent shocks.  The PRRO 10212.0 will experience shortfalls for
the next six months, beginning in September, consisting of 311 tons of
maize, 176 tons of Corn Soya Bean and 19 tons of vegetable oil.


Note: All tonnage figures in this report refer to metric tons


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