WFP Emergency Report
Issued weekly by the United Nations World Food Programme
Report No. 4 / 2006 - Date 27 January 2006


This report includes:

(A) Highlights
(B) Middle East,Central Asia and Eastern Europe:
    (1) Occupied Palestinian Territories (2) Pakistan
(C) East & Central Africa: (1) Burundi (2) Congo, DR (3) Djibouti
    (4) Ethiopia (5) Kenya (6) Rwanda (7) Somalia (8) Sudan (9) Tanzania
    (10) Uganda
(D) West Africa: (1) Chad (2) Cote d'Ivoire (3) Guinea (4) Liberia
(E) Southern Africa: (1) Angola (2) Lesotho (3) Malawi (4) Mozambique
    (5) Swaziland (6) Zambia (7) Zimbabwe
(F) Asia: (1) Myanmar (2) Sri Lanka
(G) Latin America and Caribbean: (1) Bolivia (2) Colombia (3) Cuba
    (4) Ecuador (5) El Salvador (6) Guatemala (7) Haiti (8) Peru



(A) Highlights

(a)  The drought situation in the Horn of Africa remains critical.

(b)  In Sudan, between 1 and 22 January, WFP dispatched a total of
28,525 tons of mixed food from logistical hubs to the Darfur region.

(c)  In Pakistan, increasing numbers of people are returning to villages
from cities and camps. So far in January, an estimated 536,290
beneficiaries have been reached, and WFP has dispatched 10,353 tons.

(d)  Over 10,000 people are reported to have crossed into Uganda due to
renewed fighting in Kivu province, DR Congo.

(e)  `In Chad, WFP completed January general food distributions at
planned rations in all northern camps of eastern Chad except one camp
which has been suspended due to actions of refugee leaders.



(B) Middle East,Central Asia and Eastern Europe: (1) Occupied
Palestinian Territories (2) Pakistan

(1) Occupied Palestinian Territories

(a)  This weeks historic Palestinian Legislative Council elections (25th
January) brought a landslide victory for Hamas who established an
overwhelming majority (58%) over the other main contender and former
ruling party, Fatah (33 %).  Whilst the predicted upsurge in violence on
election day was not realised, there has been a deterioration in
internal security within oPt in the aftermath as celebrations have
deteriorated into clashes between rival supporters. In anticipation of
the Palestinian elections, WFP held meetings with EU, ECHO and USAID
officials.

(b)  All distributions were halted during the reporting period (20 - 26
January) as a pre-emptive measure to avoid security incidents. So far in
January, 359,000 beneficiaries were assisted, and 5,891 tons of food has
been distributed.

(c)  WFP met with FAO to discuss FIVIMS planning. Meetings were also
held with Oxfam on Gaza Strip projects, UNRWA on harmonisation of
programmes and ECHO on future projects.

(d)  Discussions this week between WFP and IMG on the Gaza Strip Bedouin
draft should result in a final draft by the end of next week.

(e)  WFP have completed the pipeline update as well as the Needs &
shortfall reports. WFP is procuring 1,200 tons of peas, 400 tons of
sugar and 800 tons of vegetable oil. The next pipeline break is in end
April.


(2) Pakistan

(a)  During the reporting period (18 - 24 January), the general security
situation was calm with no incidents. However, in the last couple of
days, two cases of Meningitis were identified and confirmed among
Pakistani troops in Abbottabad.

(b)  During the reporting period the weather improved in most of the
affected areas. However several roads are still blocked due to
landslides caused by the earlier reported heavy rains and snow. So far
in January, an estimated 536,290 beneficiaries have been reached, and
WFP has dispatched 10,353 tons.

(c)  In Bedhi Union Council in Bagh District, the cold and harsh weather
conditions have triggered small scale migration from the upper mountains
to lower areas. However, it is also reported that in other areas people
have started returning to villages from cities and camps where they have
been seeking refuge since the earthquake.

(d)  In Bagh, around 851 tons of mixed food aid was delivered to various
Union Councils of Bagh district. The pipeline situation for flour has
been improved and dispatches to different UCs have been completed
effectively. An estimated 25 families have migrated from Bedhi Union
Council to the camp in Bagh as a result of heavy snow fall in the area.
Due to bad weather conditions, the ongoing helicopter operation in Bedhi
was briefly suspended, but has resumed again. The main road for Lasdana
pass remained closed for the most part of the week, resulting in some
delays in the dispatches. WFP is putting up a rub hall located for
inter-agency use.

(e)  In Ghari Habibullah around 7,400 tons of food was dispatched during
the reporting period. The total caseload increased for General Food
Disttribution (GFD) in seven Union Councils in Balakot, from 60,000 to
75,000 people. A meeting was held with Provisional relief commissioner
to discuss allocation of caseload to NWFP. A meeting was held with
Battagram office and agreement was reached for the Ghari Habibullah
Office to take over Jabori, Siran valley and Kala Dahka. This brings
total caseload for GFD under Ghari Habibullah to 198,000. This caseload
will be targeted in the months of February and March. The total caseload
for the camps serviced by WFP both in Battagram and Mansehra is 87,000
people, with WFP responsible for feeding only 69,000 beneficiaries;
responsibility for the additional 18,000 will be handed over to the NWFP
Government.

(f)  In Battagram, after a dormant start of food deliveries as a result
of rain, snow and bad road conditions, food deliveries seriously got
underway hitting an average of 150 tons per day for the last four days
of the reporting period. A Hospital Feeding Programme was started and 6
tons of food was released to 1,127 beneficiaries. Due to bad weather,
mechanical problems, flying time limitations and long distances the
helicopter operation from Chatter Plain could not meet the targets. An
assessment mission visited Besham to find out the availability of WFP
food items in the local market. The mission reported that International
Relief Committee is distributing WFP food items from its Extended
Delivery Point in Besham for Batera and Madkhel UC's. As the road has
been blocked due to landslides and people can not take their food to
Kohistan, they receive their food and store it in local markets/shops in
Besham with their friends or relatives for safekeeping. It was also
noted the GOP is already distributing in Besham and planning to
distribute in allai valley. In order not to duplicate distribution
process, WFP will stagger deliveries. Negotiations for land in Maidan to
erect a new Rubb Hall were completed and land is currently being
prepared for the construction of the new Rubb hall.

(g)  In Muzaffarabad, food distributions in the camps for the month of
January have been completed. Deliveries and distribution to camps in
Hattian Bala were completed by 25th of January as roads have reopened.
The Muzaffarabad office cannot expand Camp Feeding since it has exceeded
the caseload ceiling though requests for food support are still coming
in. This means that not all UNHCR registered camps will be reached. Air
operations have resumed following the bad weather. Out of the total
requirements, 73 percent have been delivered. However, 92 percent of the
required total is available at the Extended Delivery Points (EDPs) as a
result of over-deliveries of certain commodities to locations in
December due to additional aircraft capacity. GFD continue to be done by
air only, due to road closures. The number of Helicopters allocated for
WFP deliveries has decreased dramatically as a result of increases in
the past 10 days of tasking of Non-Food Items (NFIs) out of
Muzaffarabad.

(h)  The Emergency Operation (EMOP) is resourced 68 percent against the
appeal.

(i)  The deliveries from the hubs to extended delivery points from 17-24
January 2006 amount to 3,400 tons, out of which 1,034 tons were
delivered by air. Since the start of the air operations UNHAS has
airlifted 10,645 tons of food items, 2,400 tons NFIs and 19,981
passengers.



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

(1) Burundi

(a)  Although no significant confrontations between the army and the
rebels were reported, the security situation was marked by armed
banditry both in the capital and the countryside.  Arrests of civilians
suspected to collaborate with the Front for National Liberation (FNL)
movement have been reported in Bujumbura Rural province.

(b)  The collection of field data for the Crop and Food Supply
Assessment Mission (CFSAM) jointly carried out with FAO, UNICEF and the
Government was completed last week.  Preliminary findings indicate that
persistent adverse climatic conditions have lead to very low crops
yields in some areas of the country.

(c)  The Governors of Cankuzo and Ruyigi provinces have alerted the
media on the deteriorating food security situation.  Residents were
reported to be crossing the border into Tanzania in search of improved
wages to support their household expenses.  WFP had reviewed the
beneficiary numbers in both provinces and targeted distributions have
been carried out since November/December. However, considering the
number of affected population, the situation remains fragile.  The
caseloads will be reviewed again in accordance with the coming results
of the CFSAM.

(d)  During the reporting period, WFP distributed 1,670 tons of food aid
to 229,853 beneficiaries.  Most of the distributions were carried out
without pulses due shortage of the commodity in the warehouses.

(e)  In view of keeping up good collaboration and understanding with new
authorities, WFP staff met with the Provincial Governor and all the
local administrators of Bururi province.  They discussed the targeting
criteria, food security and other fields of collaboration.


(2) Congo, DR

(a)  The security situation was extremely volatile in areas located at
50 - 100 km south of Bunia. Violent clashes between government troops
and militias from Forces de Resistance Patriotique en Ituri (FRPI)
occurred throughout the week. The violence caused massive movements of
displaced people to several locations near Bunia (Bogoro, Kotoni,
Marabo, and Zumbe). In Kotoni, over 403 displaced households (some 2,800
persons) were assisted with 16 tons of WFP food by Cooperating Partner
(CP) German Agro Action (GAA).

(b)  In another incident, on 23 January, eight UN peacekeepers were
killed and five others injured during a four hour exchange of fire with
armed people in the Garamba National Park, near the borders of Sudan and
Uganda.

(c)  Since 19 January, insecurity has worsened in North Kivu province.
Violent clashes between dissident and loyalists troops took place in
Rutshuru and between governmental troops and untamed militias. According
to the CP Solidarite, more than 17,000 people have been displaced to
areas in the northeast of Butembo. In addition, over 10,000 people are
reported to have crossed into Uganda.

(d)  In South Kivu province, Government troops focused on ousting Front
Democratique pour la Liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) from the Bukavu-Mwenga
axis. From the forest in which they hide, FDLR militias raided several
villages under the government troops' protection. In addition to the
long history of armed violence, the population in Ruzizi Plain are
adversely affected by drought that lasted from September to end
November. Production of staple food including corn, sorghum and beans
was insufficient. WFP and FAO are considering the distribution of seeds
and seeds protection food packages, provision of WFP safety net rations
to families of malnourished children, rehabilitation of the irrigation
system in the area through food for work activities and a reforestation
programme.

(e)  In Maniema province, WFP's cooperating partner Action de la
Cooperation Technique pour le developpement (ACTED) is planning to start
therapeutic and supplementary feeding programmes in Kabambare in early
February 2006. A nutritional survey carried out by ACTED in March 2005
found global acute malnutrition (GAM) rate as high as 14.8 percent. The
area of Kabambare, 400 km from Kindu, received no assistance for a
lengthy period of due to poor road conditions. According to ACTED, about
1,500 people may need food assistance under the nutritional programme.

(f)  In Bunia (Ituri district), WFP released 74 tons of food, including
56 tons to GAA for displaced persons and other groups at high risk.
Between 12 and 20 January, WFP provided 230 tons of food to 26,600
internally displaced persons (IDPs) on the Beni-Oicha-Eringeti axis
through CP Lutheran World Federation (LWF). In Uvira (South Kivu
province), WFP provided three-month food packages for 1,000 returnees
resettled by UNCHR in Uvira and Baraka.


(3) Djibouti

(a)  The second convoy of the ongoing voluntary repatriation of refugees
left Djibouti on Monday, 23 January 2006 to various destinations in
Somaliland. Sixty-eight families (519 refugees) from Holl Holl camp have
been repatriated. WFP provided all refugees with a nine-month food
package. The next convoy is scheduled for mid-February.

(b)  On 21 January 2006, the Djibouti Government launched an appeal for
urgent assistance for 47,000 pastoralist households affected by
drought.. Successive failures of the main rainy seasons and prolonged
drought conditions have adversely affected pastoral livelihoods.
Traditional coping mechanisms of livestock dependant population have
been stretched to the limit. According to the last joint
FEWSNET/WFP/Government assessment, abnormal migration, livestock deaths,
and increased malnutrition have been observed in most of the six
livelihood zones.

(c)  The current WFP emergency intervention has addressed the food
deficit over the past months (September 2005 to January 2006). However,
overall food security has continued to decline as complementary
solutions such as water delivery, veterinary services, animal feed and
other assistance were not addressed. Under the emergency opertion, WFP
is currently distributing 800 tons of food per month to targeted drought
victims.


(4) Ethiopia

(a)  The "2006 Joint Government and Humanitarian Partners' Appeal for
Ethiopia" was launched on 23 January and estimates that some 2.6 million
people will require emergency food assistance for the year. While these
estimated humanitarian needs are significantly lower than previous
years, the number of chronically food insecure beneficiaries to be
covered under the Productive Safety Net Programme has increased to 7.2
million (8.3 million when the 1.1 million chronically food-insecure
population in Somali region shifts from relief to safety net). In 2006
it is therefore anticipated that the number of people who have been
affected by acute shocks remain comparatively low, while the number of
chronically food insecure remains high.

(b)  The "non-food" sector requirements in the Humanitarian Appeal total
USD 111 million for interventions in health and nutrition, water and
environmental sanitation, agriculture, capacity strengthening and
coordination. With few carryover resources for the non-food sectors,
donor support is urgently needed. For relief food, the most serious
requirements are in the critically drought-affected pastoralist and
agro-pastoralist areas: 69 percent of humanitarian food aid needs are
found there, while the remaining 31 percent of the needs are found in
pockets of crop growing areas across the country. To address the
humanitarian requirements it is critical that a comprehensive,
multi-sectoral response is mounted immediately.

(c)  In Somali region, deyr rains (October - December) largely failed,
leaving 1.5 million people in need of assistance. Due to the current
critical food security situation in this region, responses will be
covered under the Humanitarian Appeal for the first 6 months of the
year. The needs for the second half of the year will be revised and
updated in July and there are plans to expand the Productive Safety Net
Programme to the region. In Borena zone of Oromiya region, an estimated
55,000 people will require assistance due to severe drought conditions.
In Afar region, there are emergency needs in Zone 2, and parts of Zone 1
and 4, where rains performed poorly. It is estimated that 54,000 will be
in need of assistance, while the remaining food insecure population
should be covered by the Productive Safety Net Programme.

(d)  In the crop-growing areas of the country, relief food aid needs
emerge in a few other parts of Oromyia region, particularly in pocket
areas of East Harerge, East Shewa, lowland areas of Bale, Arsi and Liben
districts of Guji zone, where the population has been affected by a
significant yield reduction following poor weather conditions, pest
infestations and diseases in the second half of 2005.  In Amhara region,
significant crop damage due to pest infestations affected the production
in lowland areas of North Wello, Wag Hamra, North Shewa and Ankobar. In
Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), adverse
weather conditions in lowland areas of Sidama and Gurage zones have
resulted in some needs for emergency assistance. In Dire Dawa
Administrative Council, emergency interventions will be required to deal
with insufficient pasture in some pocket areas. In Gambella region,
agricultural activities were interrupted by ongoing conflicts and
security problems, and some emergency needs are estimated there for the
first six months of the year. In other parts of the country the food
security outlook for 2006 is positive due to an overall good performance
of the 2005 meher (long rains) rains.

(e)  Emergency food aid requirements for 2006 amount to 339,090 tons.
However, due to carry over stocks and carryover pledges from 2005 of
238,034 tons, net requirements for food aid for 2006 is 101,066 tons
(valued at around USD 43 million). Requirements for targeted
supplementary feeding are around 60,000 tons and with confirmed
contributions of 44,000 tons, net requirements are 16,000 tons (around
USD 11.6 million). Emergency needs for the second half of the year will
be updated after the 2006 short rainy season in July. Carry-over stocks
are sufficient to address the immediate food needs of Somali region and
Borena zone in Oromyia region, and efforts to fully respond to the
urgent needs there continue. The January allocation for 1.5 million
people in Somali region has now been finalized, and dispatches will
start immediately. Meanwhile, previous food dispatches for Somali region
and Borena zone are continuing and food distributions are ongoing.


(5) Kenya

(a)  WFP continued to distribute food to 1.2 million drought-affected
people for the January rations. WFP has already started dispatching food
for the February rations, with priority being given to districts in
northeastern province as they are the worst affected.

(b)  With food security assessments completed in half of the 27
districts thus far, initial findings indicate that in pastoral
districts, livestock mortality exceeds 20 percent with water being the
main critical limiting factor; and that pasture and browse are very
limited with pastoralists moving across district borders and conflicts
occurring over water. In the agro-pastoral areas in eastern province,
there was near to total crop failure, including sorghum and millet that
are drought-resistant. The next main harvest in the short-rains
dependent eastern province is not expected until January 2007. The most
urgent humanitarian needs in all the affected districts are water, for
both human and livestock consumption, emergency food aid that is
expected to increase significantly in most districts, and purchase of
livestock. A Kenya Food Security Meeting (GoK/WFP/Donors/NGOs) was held
on 26 January where initial data from assessments was shared. A
preliminary report with findings from all the districts should be
available first week of February and a final report by mid February
2006.

(c)  On 25 January 2006, the Government of Kenya confirmed an in-kind
donation of 60,000 tons of cereals (40,000 tons of maize and 20,000 tons
of rice) valued at approximately USD 13.2 million to WFP's emergency
operation. WFP is urgently seeking cash donations to fund the related
associated costs. Other donors that have indicated potential
contributions are UK, Belgium, ECHO and Australia. Last week, Canada
confirmed USD 1.3 million that will be used to purchase 1,069 tons of
pulses and 409 tons of vegetable oil internationally.


(6) Rwanda

(a)  The total food deficit declared by the Government still stands at
33,000 tons. The local media reported that the findings of the Crop and
Food Assessment Survey carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA)
and FEWSNET revealed close to one million people in need of food
assistance between January and June this year.

(b)  Various meetings and intervention mechanisms are being analyzed by
the Government to tackle the problem internally such as cash for work
(CFW), food for work (FFW), seeds distribution, increase of commercial
imports and internal procurement. WFP still does not have supplementary
resources to respond positively for any additional requests under FFW
activities.

(c)  According to Caritas Rwanda, it has started free food distribution
at Gisagara district and Mugombwa sector under the request of the
Government where 3,500 households were targeted as the most affected in
the area. They received 12 kg of maize grain, 12 kg of beans and one
litre of vegetable oil as a family ration. Caritas Rwanda and Rwanda Red
Cross are conducting targeting exercises and will make available the
list of the most affected population in each sector.

(d)  Haute Intensite de Main d'Oeuvre (HIMO) works have been implemented
in the most food insecure areas of the former Butare province (Mugombwa,
Kibayi, Nyamure, Gikonko and Kibilizi). A total of 6,500 households will
benefit from job opportunities in cash for work activities and limit the
population movement to Burundi in search of food. Local authorities
continue to request WFP's intervention through FFW activities.

(e)  No Congolese voluntary repatriation took place last week. However,
199 cases have been regularized and added to the distribution list that
increased the figure to 17,401 in Kiziba camp. The rest of the camps
remained stable at 1,133, 4,769 and 17,248 in Nkamira, Nyabiheke and
Gihembe respectively. The number of Congolese refugees in Rwanda is
currently 40,551. Repatriation to Burundi did not take place either and
the caseload remains the same as the previous week, 2,637 refugees.

(f)  A total of 340 tons of mixed commodities were distributed to 20,038
refugees in Kiziba, Nyamure and Kigeme camps. Some 400 tons was
delivered to Nyabiheke and Gihembe camps for 22,017 refugees. The food
distribution committees in these camps held meetings on Monday and
organized the distribution plan for 25 January 2006.

(g)  Two hundred and forty two returnees from DRC crossed the border
into Rwanda and were hosted in Nkamira and Nyagatare transit centres.
They received 13 tons before being transferred to their localities. No
returnees entered Rwanda from Uganda.


(7) Somalia

(a)  The drought situation in southern Somalia is worsening and the
latest field assessments, confirm that 1.4 million people need urgent
humanitarian food assistance for the coming six to seven months. One
million people will be assisted by WFP; 400,000 by Care International
and around 70,000 by International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

(b)  WFP will need additional 53, 000 tons of food to respond to this
emergency in the next six months. The hardest-hit regions include Gedo,
Bakol, Bay, parts of Hiran and Middle and Lower Juba, which are normally
chronically food insecure. WFP made a budget revision on the current
PRRO where all drought emergency response related costs were
incorporated. Overall requirements for the south, for the period of six
months are 77,000 tons.

(c)  Given the highly insecure nature of southern Somalia, exceptional
care in planning is required. WFP have just concluded a two-day review
of drought emergency response plans. All possible intervention
modalities and options were considered and included in the emergency
intervention plans. WFP also met all key partners to discuss
implementation arrangements.

(d)  In Bay/Bakool, some elders and members of the transitional federal
parliament are now involved in reconciliation talks. This might lead the
parliament to meet in Baidao in the near future. Any meaningful outcome
on the ongoing talks may have a positive impact in humanitarian access
in the long term; however, in the short term, dramatic changes are not
expected.


(8) Sudan

(a)  A United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) helicopter crashed in
West Darfur during the week resulting in the death of one passenger. The
incident occurred while attempting to evacuate humanitarian workers from
Daya, Jebel Marra. A second UNMIS helicopter and three belonging to WFP
were mobilised to help the injured parties and complete the evacuation
of a total of 41 NGO staff from the area.

(b)  Tensions rose in Shearia locality to the north of South Darfur
during the week following increased activity from armed groups. NGOs
accordingly withdrew from areas in and around Shearia and Muhajiriya
hampering hindering activities in the respective locations.

(c)  On 23 January, it was reported that trucks and drivers belonging to
a WFP-contracted haulier were released after being held for almost three
weeks by rebel groups in North Darfur.

(d)  MSF-E's survey in Zamzam camp revealed GAM and SAM prevalence rates
of 10 and 0.7 percent respectively, while a survey in Shangil Tobayi and
Shadad by ACF indicated GAM and SAM at 11.3 and 0.7 percent.

(e)  WFP discussed with the State Ministry of Education in Malakal
food-for-education (FFE) and adult education through Food-for-Training
(FFT). WFP requested detailed information on schools to maintain a
database for schools eligible for food assistance and to persuade its
CPs to expand their activities in locations with relatively high
proportions of returnees and IDPs. Furthermore, WFP discussed with
UNICEF and MoE means of expanding FFE in new areas. UNICEF will share
with WFP the findings of an assessment in primary schools scheduled on
March 2006.

(f)  Following the events in the Hameshkoreib enclave, WFP together with
OCHA undertook a mission to Kassala in the period 16-19 January to
support WFP office in Kassala in preparedness. Joint meetings were held
with the Wali, UNMIS (Area Commander and Liaison Officer) SRC Regional
Director, OCHA Kassala Representative, IRC, and WFP staff. Additionally,
an inter-agency meeting was held at WFP premises with UNHCR, WHO,
UNICEF, SP, SRC and OCHA. The Wali agreed to the need for a short-term
preparedness as well as keeping momentum on longer term plans for an
integrated development strategy. The general security situation in
Hamesh Koreib was reportedly calm. WFP plans to continue distributions
in IDP camps in Kassala through its Cooperating Partner, the Sudanese
Red Crescent, and to monitor any developments/movements among the IDP
populations in the event of their return to Hamesh Koreib.

(g)  Heavy fighting was reported in Golo, Jebel Marra on 23 January
between armed rebel and government groups which resulted in an
unconfirmed number of casualties from both sides. The African Union (AU)
subsequently negotiated the safe evacuation of a number of INGO staff
working in the vicinity although the situation in the town is reported
to remain volatile.

(h)  Tensions were once again reported to remain high in the rest of the
state during the week, although without further serious incidents. Two
acts of looting were reported, one of which targeted an INGO convoy near
Foro Buranga to the south of the state.

(i)  The security situation in South Darfur remained volatile during the
week, particularly in areas to the north of the state around Menawashi
and towards Jebel Marra in West Darfur where ongoing clashes between
armed groups continue to lead to the displacement of populations.
Humanitarian access continues to be hampered in a number of other areas
in the state where tensions remain between armed groups. An INGO was
forced to relocate 50 of its national staff from Mershing during the
week after heavy fighting broke out in the marketplace.

(j)  Incidents of banditry and looting meanwhile continued to by
reported along the major roads in South Darfur, one such incident
resulted in the rebels taking fuel and WFP food from a WFP-contracted
commercial truck between Ed Daein and Nyala.

(k)  Reports of banditry along the roads of North Darfur continued
during the week, one of which targeted a convoy of two vehicles
belonging to an INGO and WFP partner from which communication equipment
was looted. Heavy clashes between armed groups in the Dar Zaghawa area
meanwhile reportedly resulted in 20 reported casualties. One further
casualty was reported during a separate incident when rebels attacked
the village of Tady, to the southeast of Tawilla, when a community
leader was abducted.

(l)  During the weekly UN coordination meeting, UN staff in Wau were
advised to minimize their movement in the late hours of night as a
precautionary measure following the disappearance of one staff member in
Rumbek. The meeting also highlighted restriction of movement outside Wau
town due to he discovery of anti-tank land mine in Wau-Gogrial road.

(m)  In Akot, Rumbek East County, Lakes State, one person was shot dead
and another was seriously wounded by an unidentified person.
Consequently, a truck driver carrying WFP food returned to Rumbek
resulting in temporary delays of WFP food distributions for several
hours.

(n)  The general security situation was reportedly normal in the state
including Hamesh Koreib where SPLA forces continue with the withdrawal
process that was delayed due to some logistical constraints. An
interagency meeting was held in Kassala with the participation of WFP,
FAO, UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, OCEKDEN, Plan Sudan, GOAL, SRC, IRC,
Practical Action, ACORD and COR. The meeting discussed updates on the
situation in Hamesh Korieb in addition to the impact of the security
situation on the activities on humanitarian agencies in the area. During
the meeting, HAC briefed participants on means to facilitate movement of
agencies in the field. Additionally, asylum seekers continued to arrive
in the state during the week with 21 persons as a daily average, which
is lower than last week.

(o)  WFP conducted a four-day joint logistics/security mission in
Kurmuk, Yabus and Challi, Blue Nile. The objective of the mission was to
assess the security situation of the areas where WFP is planning to
operate, set up an office and warehouses. The logistic aspect of the
mission was to evaluate the needs of setting up storage facilities in
the three visited areas and to assess the road condition. When
established, the office and the warehouses will allow prepositioning and
distribution of food commodities before the onset of the rainy season in
April. The mission assessed land in Kurmuk and discussions were held
with potential partner (CEAS). The recommendations of the mission are
yet to be finalized.

(p)  Between 1 and 22 January, WFP dispatched a total of 28,525 tons of
mixed food from logistical hubs to the Darfur region realising 59
percent of the dispatch plan for January. As cereals from a recently
arrived shipment began to reach the logistical hubs during the second
week of the month, dispatches to Nyala and El Fasher increased. WFP
meanwhile continued to hold off dispatches to West Darfur with the
continuing unrest in the state. There have as yet been no air deliveries
to the Darfur region in 2006.

(q)  During the week, WFP's 6x6 fleet transported a total of 593 and
1,407 tons to North and South Darfur respectively. Meanwhile in West
Darfur, WFP's trucks transported a total of 55 tons whilst being used
heavily for internal shunting in preparation for planned upgrades to
WFP's storage facilities in El Geneina.

(r)  WFP and partners continued operational continuity plans in West
Darfur during the week in light of the currently volatile security
situation in the state. WFP and partners are working closely with local
food relief committees in locations where humanitarian access is limited
to ensure that food reaches those in need of assistance.

(s)  WFP, in collaboration with OCHA, UNHCR, UNDSS and Medaire, carried
out a rapid assessment in the villages of Tendelti and Gielo located
50km to the northwest of El Geneina. Some 300 and 600 newly arrived
households from Chad were estimated at the two respective locations. It
was recommended that the humanitarian community should monitor the
situation closely, although it was concluded that it is so far not
conducive to establish food aid interventions in the area due to the
prevailing insecurity.

(t)  A residential fire meanwhile led to the destruction of 25 houses
and their contents in Bendisi camp during the week. WFP and cooperating
partner CARE according distributed an emergency food ration to the 86
people affected as part of a comprehensive interagency package of
assistance.

(u)  Results of nutrition surveys conducted in Zamzam and Shangil Tobayi
during December 2005 were revealed during the week, both offering
significant improvements in the nutrition status of the targeted
populations since similar assessments conducted earlier last year.

(v)  A further survey conducted by ACF in Mellit town in December 2005,
however, revealed a GAM and SAM prevalence of 28.6 and 2.8 percent
respectively, in excess of the emergency threshold. WFP, ACF and other
partners are in the process of analysing the results with the
possibility of adjusting the strategy for food aid intervention in the
area in 2006 in light of the findings.

(w)  A joint WFP and Sudanese Red Crescent (SRC) team verified the
reported arrival of approximately 2,000 IDPs in Seraf Omra during the
week that had fled from recent fighting in neighbouring West Darfur. SRC
plans to register the conflict-affected displaced for inclusion in
February distributions.

(x)  A joint WFP and WVI team conducted a verification exercise for the
IDPs in El Salaam camp during the week which identified 736 households
of 2,064 people to be included in upcoming distributions. WVI
subsequently reported the new arrival of people in the camp who had been
recently displaced following conflict in Tiwal Kasalong and Hashaba to
the south of Nyala. An estimated 300 to 500 people were affected,
subject to verification.

(y)  There was a reported decrease in the number of returnees arriving
in Unity state from Khartoum during the week due to lack of
transportation.. A total of 358 returnees were registered during the
week and settled in their areas of origin of Rubkona, Bentiu, Mirmir,
Leer and Nhialdiu. Fifty percent of these returnees were settled in
Rubkona. Meanwhile, WFP distributed two-month (Jan/Feb) full rations of
517 tons of food to 14,010 returnees in Bentiu and Rubkona under general
food distribution.

(z)  WFP food deliveries and distribution for vulnerable groups
commenced during the week to Lwakat, Thaura Malakia and Hai Saha. WFP
distributed 216 tons of food to 13,476 vulnerable local residents,
patients and caretakers and pupils in Malakal town. Another 349 MT of
food was delivered to Bugaya during the week. Additionally, 14 tons of
vegetable oil will be delivered in the coming week during which food
assistance will be provided to 16,000 vulnerable residents and 2,000
returnees.

(aa)  In Waat, Jonglie, WFP delivered 219 tons of food that will be
distributed to 5,000 vulnerable residents and 3,600 returnees through
general food distribution. In addition, 5 tons of WFP food will be
distributed to 520 participants (34 percent female) under development
and recovery programmes implemented by the SRRC and Naath Community
Development Association. Following completion of airdrop operations, WFP
prepares to commence food distributions to returnees and vulnerable
residents in Pochala, Bor town, Lokongole, Otalo and Omila next week.

(ab)  WFP distributed 183 tons of food commodities to 13,072 vulnerable
local residents in Wulu, Billing and Pacong, Lakes, through general food
distribution and institutional feeding activities.

(ac)  The Ministry of Health, distributed 1.6 tons of WFP food to 961
beneficiaries (88 percent female) through supplementary feeding
activities in shanty areas of Port Sudan. In addition, ACF distributed
0.5 MT of WFP food commodities to 637 beneficiaries including under
fives and pregnant and lactating mothers under therapeutic and
supplementary feeding activities in therapeutic and supplementary
feeding centres in shanty areas as well as in the Pediatric hospital in
Port Sudan.

(ad)  WFP's Cooperating Partner in Blue Nile, Islamic Relief Worldwide,
will commence dispatching one-month requirements totaling 110 tons of
WFP food to 54 schools in Geissan, Bau, and Roseiries and Kurmuk under
food-for-education activities. Distributions will be undertaken next
week.

(ae)  WFP and Cooperating Partner, Save the Children-US distributed 47
tons of food commodities through general food distribution to 2,596
returnees in Abyei town during the week. In addition, GOAL provided 0.5
tons of WFP food to 16 under fives and pregnant and lactating mothers
under its supplementary feeding programme. WFP teams continued to
monitor food distributions undertaken in Abyei town.

(af)  WFP teams distributed 672 tons of food to 12,043 returnees in
Julud through general food distribution. Distribution included provision
of three-month requirements totalling 16 MT of food to 1,343 pupils
under food-for-education activities. Additionally, SC-US will distribute
two-month (Jan/Feb) rations totalling 18 tons of WFP food 509 vulnerable
local residents and returnees in Rashad county. Distributions will
continue to be undertaken in Chawere and Ferish next week.

(ag)  CARE International distributed 177 tons of WFP food through
general food distribution to 11,401 returnees (2,991 households) in 10
villages in Kadugli. Under food-for-education activities, the Ministry
of Education dispatched 28 tons of WFP food to 9,668 pupils in 38
schools in Kadugli.. Additionally, 1 ton was dispatched to Ruya
Association for distribution to 72 participants under food-for-training
activities.

(ah)  Following a previously signed Field Level Agreement with WFP, ADRA
commenced the distribution of High Energy Biscuits to transit returnees
in Kosti wharf. A total of 11 tons of biscuits was dispatched to ADRA's
warehouse for distribution. During the week, ADRA distributed 1 tons of
Biscuits to 385 returnees (47 percent female). WFP staff monitors
distributions to ensure its compliance with WFP standards.

(ai)  Current stocks are expected to cover distribution requirements for
EMOP 10503.0 until April 2006 when breaks in the pipeline are currently
anticipated. Contributions to the Emergency Operation are immediately
required to avoid severe pipeline breaks from April onwards and to allow
for pre-positioning in locations that will become inaccessible during
the rainy season.

(aj)  At the end of 2005, the WFP - HAS Special Operation (SO 10181.3)
faced a funding shortfall of US$6 million. A further US$27 million is
required in 2006. With monthly operating costs of 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.


(9) Tanzania

(a)  Between 1 and 20 January, 1,499 (495 Burundians and 1,004 DRC
refugees) voluntarily repatriated to their homes. The Burundian
repatriation is so far the lowest in 12 months.  According to UNHCR, the
low repatriation figures are caused by rumours of military activity,
lack of absorption capacity and food shortages in Burundi.

(b)  The WFP refugee operation (PRRO) continues to distribute full
rations, except for pulses which are distributed at 80g/day. As a
result, refugees are provided with a daily intake of 1,965 Kcal, or 94
percent of the approved ration level. The current rations will continue
to be applied until the end of January.

(c)  General distribution covers 349,331 registered refugees. During the
past week, WFP distributed some 1,200 tons of food through general
distribution, supplementary and therapeutic feeding in refugee camps in
western Tanzania. Around 11,100 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 and
food-for-training.

(d)  A shortfall of 40,271 tons (USD 23.6 million) exists up to the end
of December 2006.


(10) Uganda

(a)  Over 10,000 Congolese fleeing renewed fighting in Kivu province,
eastern D.R. Congo crossed into Uganda last week. The majority are
camped in Kisoro, while 300 are in Ishasha, southwestern Uganda and lack
adequate shelter, water and sanitation. UNHCR will relocate at least
1,500 every two days to Nakivale in the coming days. WFP is distributing
High Energy Biscuits (BP5) and a one week emergency food ration pending
their relocation. Others have returned to DRC.

(b)  At least 11 people have died from a suspected meningitis outbreak
in Nakapiripirit district in the northeastern Karamoja region. An
estimated 140 cases have been recorded since the beginning of the year.
The Ministry of Health has warned the general public in the affected
areas to avoid large gatherings. According to the United Nations World
health Organization, "close and prolonged contact" facilitates the
spread of the disease.

(c)  A delegation from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human
Rights (OHCHR) visited Soroti district on a fact-finding mission to
assess the human rights situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs)
in Teso on 18 January; the delegation also held discussions with WFP
staff. Following the recent agreement signed between OHCHR and the
Government of Uganda, OHCHR intends to establish sub-offices in
strategic areas of the country.

(d)  A WFP/United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
Joint Mission visited Teso region last week to assess the potential for
agro-processing and small scale enterprises in Teso Region in
anticipation of the return of IDPs to their original villages. The
mission met with district officials from Soroti, Katakwi, Amuria and
Kaberamaido, as well as Soroti Catholic Diocese Development Organisation
(SOCADIDO) and the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF).
Discussions were held with IDPs in camps and those who have already
returned home.

(e)  WFP food distribution continues to reach 1.45 million displaced
persons, 165,000 refugees and other vulnerable persons. During the past
week, WFP distributed 5,815 tons of relief food assistance to 429,017
persons including IDPs sheltering in camps in Gulu, Kitgum, Pader and
Lira districts, refugees, children in nutrition centres and other
vulnerable persons.

(f)  WFP currently has a funding gap of USD 14 million representing an
immediate shortfall of 25,914 tons of food commodities (17,908 tons
cereals, 1,370 tons pulses, 3,686 tons vegetable oil, 2,253 tons
fortified blended foods and 697 tons sugar). This is most needed to
maintain a healthy food pipeline for ensuring IDPs and refugees' food
security over the next six months (through July 2006). Unless new
contributions are confirmed, the nutritional status of 1.4 million
internally displaced persons in northern Uganda, mostly women, children
and the elderly will be at risk. Access to land around the IDP camps
generally increased over the last 18 months due to a gradual reduction
in violent Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) attacks. IDPs should be able to
provide 40 percent of their daily food needs starting January 2006, but
will still require 60 percent from external sources until at least the
July 2006 harvest. Without this assistance, malnutrition rates and the
death rates of young children would increase rapidly.



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

(1) Chad

(a)  On 20 January, an unidentified group of armed men, some 70 - 80 men
in pick-up trucks, entered the town of Guereda in eastern Chad.  They
shot in the air looking for the Prefet (provincial administrator).
Five people were kidnapped, including the prefet.  Reportedly, the
assailants also released the prisoners in a local prison.  Five local
citizens were injured, two seriously, during the attack.

(b)  Despite the incident in Guereda, the overall security situation
remains calm in eastern Chad with no major incidents reported. However,
the border region remains volatile and humanitarian workers are
regularly reminded to abide by the usual security measures.  WFP
operations have not been affected by the security situation and continue
normally.

(c)  The WFP/UNHCR targeted caseload for the January distributions
totals 203,500 refugees registered in twelve camps. This figure may
change in view of ongoing regularisations, which are expected to be
completed shortly.

(d)  In Gaga, rations were served to 688 beneficiaries who come from the
some 100 new families who arrived in Gaga camp last week, reportedly
coming from Mornei IDP camp in El Geneina, Sudan.

(e)  The relocation of 8,000 refugees from the overcrowded Bredjing camp
to the Gaga camp is still scheduled to begin 7 February.  UNHCR is
considering putting in place, with the administrative authorities, a
mandatory relocation for certain refugees.

(f)  General food distributions were completed in the Iriba and Guereda
areas, with the exception of the Amnaback camp.  The distribution was
suspended due to community leaders who insisted on wheat rather than
sorghum.  Discussions involving the leaders, WFP, UNHCR, and the
distribution partner Care have been thus far unsuccessful in resolving
the problem.

(g)  In the camp of Oure Cassoni, the distributions were finally carried
out on 21 - 22 January after a postponement due to refugee concerns
regarding their security.  Humanitarian operations have returned to
normal in the camp.

(h)  During the reporting period (19 - 25 January), seven new school
management committees were trained in the region of Arada.  In addition,
WFP and UNICEF collaborated to train another eight schools (43 people)
in Iriba in the management of schools and other activities in the joint
UNICEF/UNHCR/WFP programme.

(i)  Deliveries to schools in the Abeche region are ongoing and on
schedule.  Only the regions of Farchana and Bahai remain, and deliveries
to these schools are expected to be completed this week.  The National
School Canteen Committee is accompanying the transporters.

(j)  WFP monitoring teams continue to follow up on the deliveries to
ensure proper delivery.  Results are showing that the delivery
quantities are correct.

(k)  Due to the security situation, delivery to fifteen schools in the
border region has been postponed.  In some of the areas identified as
unsafe for UN staff, government counterparts are carrying out the
deliveries.

(l)  In the Iriba area, two WFP-assisted projects are underway that aim
to construct wells and rehabilitate schools.  The well project has
completed two of the four wells that are planned.  In addition, a
three-room school building is receiving a new rooftop.

(m)  In Guereda, a Food-for-Work (FFW) project began rehabilitating the
airstrip.  Other activities have been suspended due to the security
situation.

(n)  During the reporting period, WFP Humanitarian Air Service (UN-HAS)
transported a total of 162 passengers on the N'Djamena-Abeche outing (UN
21W), and 155 passengers were served on the Abeche-eastern strips
routing (UN 23W).  A total of 2039 kg of cargo was also transported
during this period.

(o)  UN-HAS also performed one medical evacuation and one relocation
from the Field Offices to Abeche in favor of humanitarian organizations.

(p)  The WFP-HAS transport service benefits approximately 50 UN agencies
and NGOs, which provide humanitarian assistance to the Sudanese refugees
and host communities in remote areas in eastern Chad. The air service
meets the operational and MEDEVAC requirements of the humanitarian
community and also permits the timely transport of medical and logistics
supplies.

(q)  The WFP Humanitarian Air Service (Special Operation 10338.1)
continues to face severe under-funding, with only US$ 1,044,634 so far
confirmed against a total US $7.2 million requirement. While WFP has
borrowed US$ 800,000 from its own emergency account to run the operation
until March 2006, the absence of new confirmed contributions will force
WFP to suspend the air service beyond that date.

(r)  Emergency Operation (EMOP 10327.1) has so far received a total of
US $45.6 million, representing 52.49% of the total requirement. Despite
the overall healthy pipeline outlook, taking into account the long lead
time of delivery to Chad (4-6 months), contributions are urgently needed
to ensure that sufficient stocks are pre-positioned at the extended
delivery points (EDPs) by May-June latest (ahead of this year's rainy
season when most camps become inaccessible). This would avert
interruptions in the food distributions that would have a dramatic
negative impact on the welfare of the refugee population.


(2) Cote d'Ivoire

(a)  The Interrnational Working Group (IWG) held a meeting in Abidjan
stating that the deputies' mandate expired on the 16th of December
2005.. Following the decision of the IWG, the Young Patriots protested
and took to the streets, organising numerous check points, paralysing
Abidjan and the southern parts of the country. They demanded the
departure of "forces Licorne" and UNOCI, protesting against the French
embassy in Abidjan and the UNOCI presence in Abidjan.

(b)  Several demonstrations were held in Guiglo, where Young Patriots
attacked the UNOCI base (BANBAT), on the 18th of January. During the
demonstrations, four Young Patriots were killed. Young Patriots burnt
OCHA and UNHCR offices in Guiglo and stripped WFP's two warehouses in
Guiglo of 683 tons of food and ransacked the main office.

(c)  Nigerian President Obasanjo arrived in Abidjan on the 18th of
January, representing the African Union, member of the IWG. He met the
president Gbagbo, the Prime Minister Charles Konan Banny and the SRSG
Pierre Schori. The situation returned to calm on the 20th of January.

(d)  The overall security situation of the country worsened during the
reporting period. Attacks against UNOCI bases and Humanitarian agencies
in the west and in Abidjan, forced WFP to halt operations in the
country. However, WFP sub-offices in the northern part of the country
continued their activities.

(e)  During the reporting period (16-24 January), 470 tons of food
commodities were distributed to 65,186 people in the northern
sub-offices of WFP. The security situation in the North remained stable,
yet tense, during the reporting period: Bouake and Korogho sub-offices
carried out distributions without major problems. In Guiglo, all WFP
operations were halted and no food distributions were possible. Guiglo
sub office remains closed.

(f)  As of 24 of January 2006, the regional Protracted Relief And
Recovery Operation (PRRO) operation (Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina, Ghana,
Mali) has received a total of 35.3 million US dollars against the
operational needs of 50.1 million US dollars


(3) Guinea

(a)  Border points with Ivory Coast are reportedly calm despite the
recent altercations in the southern half of the country.

(b)  On 9 January, an incident occurred in Laine refugee camp during a
special general food distribution organized for originally 510 people
omitted during the last food distribution in that camp. The refugee
committee incited their colleagues absent during the special food
distribution to go to the WFP warehouse in Laine camp to claim their
rations. No one was injured and nothing was taken from the warehouse,
but the gate was damaged.

(c)  Cases of cholera continue to be reported in urban areas of Lola and
N'Zerekore. In total, 244 cases have been reported since September
2005..

(d)  A total of 1,338 individual hot meals were provided to 888 Liberian
refugees who participated in the voluntary repatriation convoys during
the reporting period (9 - 22 January). 787 refugees were repatriated to
Voinjama county and 99 to Ganta county.

(e)  Guinean refugee camps host currently over 52,000 individuals who
are being assisted by WFP. The present count includes 3,136 refugees
from Ivory Coast and the balance from Liberia.

(f)  During the reporting period, a total of 450 tons were distributed
to 31,702 beneficiaries during the January general food distribution in
Kouankan 1, Kountaya, Laine and Kola camps.

(g)  During the reporting period, two joint missions were organized by
WFP, UNHCR, CRS and ACF to sensitize refugees in Kola and Laine camps of
the reduction in food rations.  The drop will be from 1,835 Kcal
presently to 1,600 for the Liberian refugees while Ivorian refugees will
still receive 2,100 Kcal as they were recently transferred from Nonah
transit camp to Kouankan 2.

(h)  On 16 January, WFP staff in N'Zerekore and its Cooperating Partner,
the local NGO AACG, met again to review the first trimester of 2005-2006
school year. On 13 January, the dispatch of food for the second
trimester of the current school year began with distributions in the
Youmou prefecture. Dry take home rations have also been distributed to
cooks and mothers of schoolgirls in 4th, 5th and 6th grades.

(i)  Meetings have been held in the N'Zerekore region with several
transport syndicates in order to agree on delivery points. The dispatch
from prefectures to schools is presently ensured by the limited
transport capacities of the sub office.

(j)  On 17 and 18 January, a workshop/training of school feeding focal
points was organized by the regional inspection of education in
N'Zerekore with the collaboration of WFP.

(k)  WFP, ACF and CRS have agreed to reduce the interval of
acceptability of distributed rations in an effort to obtain a more
accurate scooping during the general food distributions in camps. The
interval of acceptability will now be from 95% to 105% of the planned
ration.


(4) Liberia

(a)  The general security situation in Liberia remains stable with low
threat. Activities of criminals remain a concern. The newly inaugurated
President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf over the period continued with
appointment of members of her government.  A total of 60 Ivorian
refugees were recorded to have crossed into Liberia through the border
town of Touzon as a result of last week's unrest.

(b)  During the reporting period (15-21 January) WFP and its Cooperating
Partners (CP) delivered a total of 764 tons of assorted food
commodities, targeting 185,551 beneficiaries as part of the on-going
January 2006 food ration distribution. WFP operations continued normally
throughout the period in review.

(c)  The Country Office food pipeline remains healthy following the
recent arrival of a consignment of over 10,000 tons of cereals and 126
tons of CSB. A total of 876 tons of assorted food commodities was
dispatched from WFP warehouses in Monrovia to various sub-offices in
continuation of January 2006 distribution activities.

(d)  During the reporting period a total of 1,067 Liberian refugees from
Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea and Sierra Leone returned home through the UNHCR
facilitated repatriation exercise. The returnees who arrived in
Montserrado, Bong and Lofa Counties received a total of 36 tons of
assorted food commodities through WFP. Additionally, 218 IDPs residing
in camps in Montserrado and Margibi Counties resettled and were served 8
tons of food as first tranche two-month resettlement food ration.

(e)  Distribution of the second tranche (two months) food ration to
returnees and IDP, which completes the four months resettlement food
package, continued in Montserrado, Bong, Bomi, Capemount, Gbarpolu,
Grand Gedeh and Lofa Counties.  During the reporting period, 6,189
beneficiaries received 133 tons of assorted relief food commodities.

(f)  As of January 20, 2006, an estimated 44,000 facilitated returnees
and 248,000 IDPs residing in camps in Liberia have received a first
tranche resettlement food ration while an estimated 28,000 Returnees and
210,000 IDP beneficiaries have received the second and final tranche of
two-month food ration, which completes their resettlement food package
of four months ration at 16.65kg monthly ration per beneficiary.

(g)  The assessment of schools to be included in the ESF programme
continued through out the country during the reporting period. As
previously reported, the exercise is being jointly carried out by
representatives of the Ministry of Education, WFP and WFP CPs to verify
beneficiary figures for new and existing programme schools. The exercise
is expected to continue until next month due to the large number of
schools in some of the programme areas.

(h)  The distribution of rations for school meals and girls take-home
ration continued during the reporting period. A total of 567 tons of
assorted food commodities targeting 176,467 school children was
delivered to program schools in the eight sub-offices. In the Phebe
Sub-Office in central Liberia, 23 new program schools received 8,650
pieces of assorted non-food items.

(i)  The FSLI Technical Advisor for agriculture activities has embarked
on a mission to the Scalepea Sub-Office. The objective of the mission is
to provide support to the sub-office in collaboration with the local
Ministry of Agriculture and NGOs to evaluate and assess on-going and
newly submitted projects in that region of the country.

(j)  In Liberia a joint FAO/WFP sponsored Crop and Food Supply
Assessment (CFSAM) covering all 15 counties in Liberia has commenced.
The two-week intensive exercise aims to assess and forecast crop and
livestock production levels and identify livelihoods, coping strategies
and main causes of food insecurity in Liberia both at the household and
community levels.

(k)  WFP and CPs during the reporting period delivered 20 tons of
assorted food commodities to several nutrition programs in continuation
of January food ration distribution. The food rations, which target
1,610 beneficiaries, are intended to provide beneficiaries in HIV & AIDS
support programs, Mother and Child Health (MCH), Therapeutic,
Supplementary, and Institutional Feeding programs with rations for a
30-day period.

(l)  Several program activities were monitored during this reporting
period. In the Buchanan Sub-Office, three community school
rehabilitation projects were monitored. All three projects are
progressing as planned. IDPs resettlement activities were also monitored
at various sites in the Phebe Sub-Office. During the monitoring
exercise, 3,080 IDP families representing 13,752 IDPs residing in the
Salala Camp were recorded to have registered for resettlement. Adequate
food and non-food commodities have also been pre-positioned by WFP and
UNHCR in preparation for the resettlement of the last batch of IDPs in
the Salala camp.

(m)  In the wake of recent developments in neighboring Ivory Coast, WFP
and partners participated in coordination meetings in three border
sub-offices including Saclepea, Harper, and Zwedru. The objective of
these meetings was to review the roles and responsibilities of
stakeholders to plan for a proper and more coordinated response to any
eventual influx of refugees into Liberia.

(n)  The regular Community Based Recovery (CBR) coordination meetings
also took place during the reporting period in the various sub-offices.
The meetings agreed to conduct joint needs assessments in all regions of
the country with the aim of identifying existing gaps in the restoration
of basic social services for the resettled population and to plan for an
integrated approach to addressing these needs.



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

(1) Angola

(a)  As a result of funding constraints and in close consultation with
the government, WFP is evaluating its ongoing projects as part of its
restructuring exercise and efforts to gradually transfer the
responsibility for providing food assistance to those in need to the
Angolan Government. As a result, WFP has started phasing-out assistance
to social projects, most notably orphanages and old-age homes. In Huambo
Province, approximately 1,700 people will stop receiving WFP food aid in
January, with the responsibility passed on to the Ministry of Assistance
and Social Reintegration and other NGOs. Presently about 8,000 people
are being assisted under WFP social programmes.

(b)  According to information received from local authorities in the
southern Angolan province of Cunene, drought is severely affecting the
local population with cases of malnutrition reported.  The Government's
Unit for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UTCAH) has called for
a joint needs assessment to take place on 27 January and has invited WFP
and other humanitarian partners to join the mission.

(c)  The Angola Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation, PRRO 10054.2 -
Support to Return and Resettlement - remains significantly under
funded.. An estimated USD21 million, or 29,000 tons of food is still
required in order to carry out planned food distributions until mid
2006.  The operation has been extended in time until 31 March 2006, with
a new PRRO planned to start immediately after.


(2) Lesotho

(a)  During the reporting period (18 - 24 January), WFP and cooperating
partners provided food to over 70,000 people.  Beneficiaries were
participants in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, mother and childcare, orphans
and other vulnerable children programmes, as well as Food-for-Work (FFW)
and Food-for-Assets (FFA) projects.


(3) Malawi

(a)  According to a recent FEWSNET report, the country could produce a
bumper maize harvest this year.  Good rain, a successful government
sponsored fertilizer programme and even floods in the southern half of
the country have benefited the winter crop. The country's annual maize
requirement is just under 2 million tons, however last year Malawi
experienced one of its worst droughts in a decade and produced just over
1 million tons.

(b)  In order to meet increasing food needs in Malawi and in
consideration of competitive market prices, WFP is considering
purchasing maize from Argentina.  Current market prices of maize
purchased in South Africa is approximately USD410 per ton upon delivery
to Malawi in comparison to Argentinean maize at USD255 per ton.

(c)  Maize supplies in ADMARC depots remain irregular and/or
non-existent. Maize can be found in some local markets however prices
are escalating rapidly. Beans, potatoes, rice and groundnuts are
available locally, but at increased prices.

(d)  WFP and government counterparts are conducting a rapid nutritional
and vulnerability assessment on Likoma Island and Nkhata Bay districts
in order to ascertain the nutritional status of children under-five and
women of child bearing age. The mission will determine what type of food
aid is appropriate and define the time frame of possible assistance.


(4) Mozambique

(a)  Central Mozambique remains on alert due to localised flooding in
the lower Zambezi Valley. Authorities have continued to urge people
living in flood-prone areas to move to higher ground. According to
recent reports from the ARA-Centro (Water monitoring body for the centre
of Mozambique), the levels of the Save, Buzi, Lucite and Pungue rivers
are generally decreasing. Many low-lying areas of Beira were flooded
during 19 to 25 January and are still under water.

(b)  WFP staff joined the National Director of Disaster Management
(INGC) and a team of Government officials on a mission to evaluate the
situation in the flooded zones of Sofala and Tete provinces over 21-23
January. The

INGC is currently evaluating the needs of approximately 15,000
flood-affected people in Sofala Province. WFP has agreed to assist 1,900
people who were evacuated from an island on the Zambezi River near Caia
(Sofala Province).


(5) Swaziland

(a)  WFP field reports indicate that Lowveld farmers have only ploughed
a tenth of the arable land due to delayed rains and lack of inputs.
Despite advice from Ministry of Agriculture officials to plant legumes,
most farmers in the area have recently planted maize in anticipation of
continuing rainfall. However, there is growing concern how the crop will
fare as the dry season is approaching. Maize is tasselling in 60 percent
of the fields within the dry Middleveld, which received a significant
amount of rainfall.

(b)  Maize prices in the Lowveld this month increased from SLZ100
(USD17) to SLZ150 (USD23) for a 50 kilo bag due to scarcity of the
commodity. Farmers expect the price to continue to rise until the
harvest period, starting in mid-March.

(c)  Livestock prices have also increased from SLZ1200 (USD200) to
SLZ1500 (USD250) per heifer in the Lowveld and Lubombo Plateaux. Field
reports attribute the increase to improved grazing pastures as
vegetation is recovering and providing much-needed nourishment to
livestock. The recent heavy rains have also improved water availability
in small earth dams and streams, especially within Sithobela and
Lomahasha areas.


(6) Zambia

(a)  To date, WFP distributions in January provided food assistance to
over 1 million people in drought affected areas of the country.

(b)  Due to a severe shortage of commodities, refugees remain on reduced
rations, which began on 1 January 2006.  According to pipeline
forecasts, rations for cereals and pulses will run out at the end of
April, and vegetable oil, salt and HEPS will be depleted at the end of
March.  As yet, no new contributions have been received for the refugee
programme and urgent funding is needed to provide food through December
2006.

(c)  The 2005/06 agricultural season has been characterized by a
combination of erratic rainfall patterns, and ensuing flash floods in
valley areas. This has had mixed effects on crop performance and
increased the likelihood of a poor harvest in certain districts in the
Eastern parts of the country. However, in remaining districts a good
harvest is foreseen. In view of this, a Multi Agency Rapid Crop
Monitoring Assessment will be undertaken between 29th January 2006 and
05th February 2006 to assess the impact this has had on major crops and
review agricultural and food supply prospects for this year's marketing
year.


(7) Zimbabwe

(a)  In addition to monitoring Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme
food distributions targeting more than 3.4 million beneficiaries at
1,139 food distribution points throughout the country, WFP's network of
40 field monitors and cooperating partner staff conduct daily post
distribution monitoring (PDM) and verification exercises in the 37 rural
districts where the VGF programme is operating.  In Lupane District,
Matabeleland North, PDMs and verification exercises conducted in five
villages over the week revealed that an estimated 50 people previously
left out of the programme were qualified for assistance this month.

(b)  Following the outbreak of cholera, Ministry of Health officials
advised WFP and its cooperating partners to suspend school feeding
activities in certain parts of the country in order to prevent the
spread of the disease through institutional feeding mechanisms.  On 20
January, City Health Department officials suspended school feeding
programmes in Harare until further notice.  In Buhera District
(Manicaland Province), Ministry of Health officials directed WFP and its
cooperating partner to suspend school feeding in 15 primary schools in
the northern part of the district. On January 19, state-run media
reported that at least 14 people had succumbed to cholera.

(c)  In his quarterly monetary policy statement Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Governor Dr. Gideon Gono announced that food inflation, which accounted
for 32 percent of the inflation basket, would continue to spiral if
retrogressive practices continued.  Governor Gono forecast inflation
between 700 - 800 percent by March, below 500 percent by June, between
220 - 230 percent by December and single digit figures in 2007.  The
Reserve Bank also announced that it will introduce a ZWD50,000 (USD0.50)
note in February with plans for a new currency to be in circulation
later in the year.  At present, the largest bill in the country is the
ZWD20,000 note.



(F) Asia: (1) Myanmar (2) Sri Lanka

(1) Myanmar

(a)  In Southern Shan State, poppy fields are being destroyed by local
authorities in Si Saing and Pin laung Townships. According to WFP
Cooperating Partner World Vision, villagers from Hteinpin and Thabyekon
village tracts in Pin Laung Township had been asked to move out.  These
two village tracts are located near Pyimana, the new administrative
capital..

(b)  Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) has informed the
following six International Non Governmental Organizations (INGO) -
AHRN, Burnet Institute, ARHP, AZG, Malteser International and AMI - that
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) between CCDAC and them have been
suspended with effect from 20 January 2006 and in that regard, CCDAC has
advised that project activities are to be suspended until a new set of
rules and regulations with a new framework is in place.

(c)  In Wa, all UN and INGO staff in Mong Maw (UNDOC, WFP, AMI and
MALTERSER) have been asked to obtain travel clearance in advance from
local WA authorities. WFP will be approaching WA authorities to find a
solution for free movement of Community Assistants within the township
and villages.

(d)  WFP commissioned a Food-for-Education (FFE) Review Mission to help
evaluate the progress of the current programme and plan for future FFE
activities. This was undertaken in collaboration with UNICEF. In this
mission WFP and UNICEF also explored ways for greater collaboration.
Geographic coverage areas included Magway, Northern Rakhine State,
Northern Shan State and Southern Shan State.. A coordination meeting
with NGO Cooperating Partners was held to review 2005 achievements and
2006 work plan.

(e)  During the reporting period (1 - 22 January), under Protracted
Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) 10066.2, a total of 1,100 tons of
mixed food commodities were dispatched to Maungdaw and Magway
Sub-Offices for FFE, Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) and Food-for-Work
(FFW) activities.

(f)  Under Emergency Operation (EMOP) 10345.1, a total of 630 tons of
rice was dispatched to Laokai, Lashio, Pang Kham and Taunnggyi Sub-
Offices for Food for Education and Vulnerable Group Feeding activities.

(g)  In collaboration with Cooperating Partner NGO KMSS and UNICEF, WFP
started providing food support to three Early Childhood Development
centers in Phaekone Township, Southern Shan State. It is presently
providing food support (rice) to 200 pre-school children through this
program.

(h)  An agreement has been reached between Kokang Authority and Chinese
Lin Cang City to allow WFP to transport food to the northern part of
Kokang via Chinese terriority.


(2) Sri Lanka

(a)  While international truce monitors and analysts fear another phase
of civil war as violence escalated since December 2005, Norwegian peace
broker Eric Solheim announced on 25 January that Sri Lanka's government
and Tamil Tiger rebels had agreed to hold talks in Geneva (Switzerland)
to discuss implementation of the February 2002 Ceasefire Agreement. The
talks are expected to take place in mid-February.

(b)  The United-Nations joined peace calls on 17 January with Secretary
General urging the Government and the LTTE to resume their dialogue
under the facilitation of the Norwegian Government.

(c)  For the time being, WFP staff have been allowed to proceed with
their work in LTTE controlled areas in Batticaloa. Due to strikes during
the last week of December, vehicle movements were restricted to the
minimum. From January onwards no movement restrictions have been issued.

(d)  During the last two weeks of December, the highly volatile security
situation in Jaffna dramatically hampered WFP food distributions and
monitoring activities in Jaffna. Restriction of movement was issued for
UN staff during that period. The recent deterioration of the security
situation in Trincomalee, followed by days of strikesl, has
significantly affected WFP interventions in Trincomalee. Food
distributions were temporarily suspended in 90% of the food distribution
centers. From 18 January onwards, food distributions and monitoring
activities have been suspended in Thirukovil and Akkaraipattu divisions



(G) Latin America and Caribbean: (1) Bolivia (2) Colombia (3) Cuba (4)
Ecuador (5) El Salvador (6) Guatemala (7) Haiti (8) Peru

(1) Bolivia

(a)  Heavy rains continue to affect the country causing landslides and
floods. Six departments, La Paz, Tarija, Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando and
Chuquisaca, are under red alert with possibility to be declared a
national emergency by the local government as some 3,600 families have
been affected. WFP and counterparts are cooperating on evaluating the
damages.

(b)  Emergency Operation (EMOP) distributions were completed with the
delivery of 58 tons of food aid to 1,460 families in the Alto and Bajo
Izozog area.

(c)  Due to the recent floods and landslides that have affected the
Department of Santa Cruz, WFP delivered 1.3 tons of food to some 56
families whose food security was at risk.


(2) Colombia

(a)  A truck loaded with food identified as WFP humanitarian aid was
intercepted by an illegal armed group on Friday 20th of January at the
main road that communicates Medellin with the eastern Municipality of
Argelia in the Province of Antioquia.  Although the truck driver
explained to the armed group the humanitarian nature of the shipment,
the rebels demanded and took almost one ton of rice, vegetable oil,
sugar, salt and lentils; however, the truck driver was not retained. WFP
Colombia announced that due to this incident and considering the
difficult conditions in this part of the province, food deliveries to
some areas of Eastern Antioquia will be temporarily suspended while
delivery conditions are evaluated. No WFP staff was involved in this
incident.

(b)  The Province of Antioquia has also reported massive displacement in
different municipalities. At least 64 families from the villages of La
Caucana and Barro Blanco (Municipality of Taraza - north of the
province) were forced to flee due to threats from illegal armed groups
in the area.

(c)  The situation is tense in rural areas of the Province of Meta.
Several clashes between illegal armed groups and Colombian army as well
as massive displacements have been reported in the past few days.
Colombian Government decided last week to implement manual eradication
processes of illegal crops in this province. WFP is supporting two
implementing activities in nearby areas of this municipality as part of
Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO 10366).

(d)  A similar situation has been reported in the Municipality of San
Juan de Arana (Province of Meta), where 56 displaced families are
temporarily located. Additional displacements and blockades were also
reported in the Municipality of Puerto Toledo. WFP (in charge of food
aid distribution for this province) and the local government
counterparts have recommended the implementation of additional emergency
food aid activities as part of PRRO 10366 in order to provide proper
attention to displaced families temporarily settled in these
municipalities.

(e)  A strong earthquake was reported on 23 January in the Province of
Choco. The Colombian Government reported that that the magnitude of the
quake was six with an epicenter in the town of Jurado, Province of Choco
near the border with Panama.  No victims, people injured or damages were
reported. WFP implements several food aid activities in this province as
part of PRRO 10366.

(f)  A boat used for WFP food delivery missions to different communities
located on the banks of small rivers in the Province of Choco was
intercepted at an illegal check point by members of an illegal armed
group. Two WFP staff members were questioned about WFP activities in the
region. After one hour, the rebels allow the boat to continue with its
mission.

(g)  A truck transporting WFP humanitarian food aid was stopped at an
illegal check point in rural areas of the Province of Meta. Members of
an illegal armed group indicated that beyond the checkpoint, security
for the driver was not guaranteed. The truck driver, in coordination
with the implementing partner, decided to take the food back to the
implementing partner's warehouse. No food loses were reported.

(h)  In the context of the new PRRO 10366, "Assistance to People
Displaced by Violence", last week WFP delivered 335 tons of food in 14
provinces reaching 33,208 beneficiaries.


(3) Cuba

(a)  The National Climate Center has reported that the drought situation
is intensifying, particularly in the Provinces of Camaguey to
Guantanamo. Current rainfall continues to be lower than average.

(b)  Distributions under EMOP 10423.0 and 10473.0 are ongoing. Emergency
Operations (EMOP) 10423.0 and 10473.0 assisted 773,000 and 110,900
people, respectively.

(c)  EMOP 10423.0 is resourced at 41 percent; US$ 2 million are urgently
needed to meet the outstanding requirements. US$ 400,000 is urgently
required to fully refund EMOP 10473.0.


(4) Ecuador

(a)  An indefinite inter provincial transportation strike is taking
place since 24 January. Main roads heading to the provinces are blocked.
Several strikes have been taking place in Quito.

(b)  Several seismic activities have been registered during the
reporting period (19-25 January).

(c)  Procurement of 207 tons of food is under process. The commodities
will be delivered to the two main warehouses on 2nd of February.
Distributions are estimated to begin on 20th of February.

(d)  The second phase of monitoring and evaluation of the operation is
under process.  A monitoring and evaluation report will be presented on
10th of March.

(e)  Due to the Presidential Decree declaring an emergency in the
Provinces of Tungurahua and Chimborazo which where affected by the
eruption process of the Tungurahua volcano, droughts and frosts, WFP,
together with the Civil Defense and the Ministry of Agriculture, within
the framework of the Contingency Agreement, will start distribution of
38 tons of food to affected families.


(5) El Salvador

(a)  The leader of El Salvador's principal opposition party died
suddenly on 24 January as he arrived home from the presidential
inauguration ceremonies of Evo Morales in Bolivia.

(b)  According to the National Service for Territorial Studies (SNET),
the Santa Ana (Ilamatepec) volcano remains stable with moderate
activity. The volcano erupted on 1 October 2005 causing thousands to be
evacuated.

(c)  The third distribution cycle consisting of 483 tons to chronically
malnourished children under five years old and pregnant and lactating
women in 62 of the poorest municipalities was completed during the
reporting period (19 - 24 January).  The programme is currently
targeting 50,000 children and 9,000 women.

(d)  The first round of the distributions to schools was also completed.
528 tons were delivered and will provide school meals to 73,900 children
until the next scheduled distribution cycle in April.

(e)  The Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) is facing
shortfalls of 8,584 tons over the next six months with forecasted
pipeline breaks for CSB. Shortfalls for pulses has already occurred,
while breaks in delivery of maize and oil is forecast for February.

(f)  The current lack of resources will severely limit WFP in it's
response to the recovery efforts following the emergencies caused by
Tropical Storm Stan and the eruption of the Ilamatepec volcano.
Additionally, the impact of the nutritional intervention will be greatly
reduced.


(6) Guatemala

(a)  The household interviews of the ongoing Emergency Food Security
Assessment (EFSA) continue in the Departments of San Marcos,
Quetzaltenango, Esquintla and Santa Rosa. 700 families have been
interviewed so far. WFP is participating in this process.

(b)  A joint communication and advocacy strategy in coordination with
government counterparts, national and international NGO's, will be
implemented starting February. This strategy will give more exposure to
the Emergency Operation (EMOP) and will aim to mobilize the resources
required to continue the operation.

(c)  WFP participated in an interagency (FAO, UNDP, ILO, WFP) workshop
to coordinate efforts for the assistance of families affected by
Hurricane Stan who live in temporary shelters. In the context of joint
programming with UNICEF, FAO and UNDP, WFP will distribute food rations
to the targeted families.

(d)  The organizations implementing the EMOP held meetings in San Marcos
and Quiche. WFP and counterpart monitors are utilizing standardized
check lists and reporting forms to gather information on the community's
current situation three months after Hurricane Stan.

(e)  San Marcos continued with distributions this reporting period
(19-24 January). 633 families were assisted in Tacana. Also, in the
Department of Jutiapa, 496 families received food rations; however, all
rations continue to be distributed without CSB.

(f)  413 tons of regional procured maize has been received in WFP
warehouses. The first 140 tons will be distributed next week in
Chimaltenango. During the reporting period, 215 tons of food was
delivered to the Departments of San Marcos and Jutiapa. 281 tons of CSB
arrived at Guatemala's main sea port. The government counterparts
started the bidding process for the transport from the port to the
warehouses to begin on 1st of February 2006.

(g)  Shortfall continues at 55 percent of the appeal. The total amount
to date is US$ 6,381,011 (45 percent of the flash appeal).  The EMOP has
borrowed 3,582 tons of food commodities from Country Programme (CP) and
the Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) causing further
pipeline breaks.


(7) Haiti

(a)  The Brazilian Lt-General Jose Elito Siqueira Carvalho took up his
functions as MINUSTAH Force Commander succeeding the deceased Lt-General
Urano Teixeira Da Matta Bacellar.

(b)  The general security environment continues to be relatively stable,
although tension seems on the rise again after the rescheduling of the
elections. The situation remains volatile and kidnappings continue to be
a high risk factor, especially in Port-au-Prince; however, there has
been a decrease in the number of kidnappings.

(c)  Although UN agencies and international staff have not been directly
targeted, the potential threat continues to exist and measures to
mitigate the risk have been taken. UN staff are requested to avoid
movements in non UN-marked cars.

(d)  In Port-au-Prince, a significantly increased number of incidents
targeting MINUSTAH/HNP occurred during the reporting period (19 - 24
January) in Cite Soleil and Cite Militaire areas.

(e)  The North West side of the International Airport remains a
problematic sector and the Jordanian contingent of MINUSTAH suffered two
casualties and one badly wounded soldier during a clash with armed
actors. The Jordanian Camps and a MINUSTAH were attacked on several
occasions and, for security reasons, the warehouse facility was
evacuated on a permanent basis.

(f)  The security situation during the reporting period continues to
have a non-negligible impact on WFP operations. Administrative,
monitoring and logistic activities are running escorted as required due
to the situation in some areas, while restriction measures continue to
be in place in Port-au-Prince in areas where the WFP main warehouses are
located. The transfer of commodity from the port containers terminals to
WFP warehouses remained relatively smooth during the reporting period.

(g)  In Cap Haitien, where the WFP has a sub-office is located, a rise
in criminal activity was registered during the reporting period;
However, the overall situation remains relatively calm in Cap Haitien as
well as in Gonaives.

(h)  In Cap Haitian and surrounding areas there has been an increased
tension towards MINUSTAH, which translated in some incidents such as
occasional stone throwing and obstruction of roads. In the areas of
Plaisance and Borgne, the movements of WFP vehicles have been restricted
due to the volatile security environment.

(i)  The political environment continues to be relatively stable
throughout the country in spite of the upcoming elections with numerous
peaceful political demonstrations taking place. Presidential and
legislative elections have been rescheduled to the 7th of February with
the second round scheduled for the 19th of March. Local elections are
scheduled for the 30th of April.

(j)  A peacefull sit-in was organized on 16 January by a civil group and
some political parties in front of the MINUSTAH Head Quarters to demand
urgent action against the criminality in Port-au-Prince. On the 9th of
January, a general strike was held throughout the day. No major
incidents reported apart from roadblocks at Cabaret and Jacmel.

(k)  During the reporting period, a total of 1,284 tons of food was
delivered to health centres and schools in the West, North and
North-East departments and in Port-au-Prince.

(l)  During 2005 and the first months of 2006, the Protracted Relief and
Recovery Operation (PRRO 10382.0) requires 23,375 tons in order to meet
project requirements. By the end of December 2005, the PRRO had received
US$ 15 million from directed multilateral and multilateral
contributions. However, due to a pipeline break of CSB, contributions
are critically needed.

(m)  The total food stocks in the country are estimated at 7,422 tons of
which 5,721 metric tons are in WFP warehouses and available for
distribution while over 1,701 tons are transiting through the port and
container-terminals.

(n)  Deputy Ministers and High Ranking Foreign Affairs officials from
Latin America and Caraibes, European countries as well as Canada and
USA, held a meeting in Port-au-Prince on 20 January 2006 to examine the
current situation in Haiti, the evolution of the political process and
the security environment. A declaration of support to the elections and
the role of MINUSTAH was issued.

(o)  Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary General and Director of DPKO
Operations, was in Haiti from 17 to 21 January 2006.  He had a meeting
with the UN Country Team to review development and humanitarian
activities in support of the UN Mission mandate.


(8) Peru

(a)  Due to significant increment of narco-terrorism activities int eh
area, the Designated Official for Peru has declared Security Phase II in
17 provinces belonging to 7 departaments.  WFP interventions (PER 10320
and PER 06240.0) are in 3 provinces with Phase II, Huancavelica and
Ayacucho.


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