SITUATION REPORT # 104

KILINOCHCHI, MULLAITIVU, MANNAR, VAVUNIYA, TRINCOMALEE, BATTICALOA and AMPARA DISTRICTS

06-13 December 2007

IDP trends as reported this week by GAs Location Number of families Number of individuals Killinochchi 13,219 50,994 Mullaitivu 9,068 32,370 Vavuniya 3,071 10,302 Mannar 6,170 23,105 Trincoamlee 664 2,187 Batticaloa 7,029 26,392 Ampara 1,502 5,564

KILINOCHCHI & MULLAITIVU DISTRICTS

Situation update • The situation in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts remains tense due to continuing aerial attacks as well as claymore mine attacks.

Displacement/Returns • Fighting between the SLA and LTTE has reportedly resulted in new displacements in the Manthai West areas. Displacement figures have not yet been made available by the relevant authorities.

Sector Developments/Gaps • The continuing limitations on cement and steel imports to the continues to severely hinder construction activities, particularly in the shelter and WASH sectors.

MANNAR & VAVUNIYA DISTRICTS

Situation update • The situation in Mannar remains tense. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been unable to obtain the necessary security guarantees required for a return to the Uyilankulam (UK) checkpoint. • Restrictive procedures at checkpoints along the A14 road continue. • The Musali Division remains inaccessible and Mannar-based agencies have not been able to access the increasingly large caseload of IDP in Manthai West due to the closure of the UK checkpoint. • Security Forces Head Quarters Wanni granted permission for only 10,000 of the 30,000 requested liters of diesel and 333 of the 1,000 liters of petrol as the December quota for UN operations in Killinochi and Mullaitivu.

Sector Developments/Gaps • Limitation on importation of construction materials continues to impact sanitation, which has become an urgent issue in Manthai West, Mannar. • The Adampan hospital was relocated to Vellankaulm in Manthai west due to shelling. The RDHS indicated that there is a further need for two semi-permanent structures to accommodate OPD and in-patients. • 30 November, the SLA ground commander stopped the construction of semi-permanent houses at the Kalmadu relocation site in Vavuniya by the Sewa Lanka Foundation (SLF), for security reasons. The GA, UNHCR and SLF are lobbying to resume this work. • RDHS-Mannar reported that closure of the Uyilankulam checkpoint is increasing travel costs for the majority of health workers as 90% of staff working in Manthai west now must travel from Mannar Island through the . To address the problem, salary increases by a proposed 50%, were recommended. The RDHS has requested support from agencies and NGOs. • RDHS-Mannar conducted a base line survey screening IDPs from Silavathurai, Arippu, Murungan, Mulliulam and Pandaraveli PHM areas. • UNHCR and its protection partners continue to monitor Musali IDP sites in Nanattan and advocate for the protection of IDPs and returnees. IDPs continue to indicate a desire to return home as soon as possible and also express concerns about their property in places of origin.

TRINCOMALEE DISTRICT

Situation update • The situation remains tense with search operations at the checkpoints and cordon and search in parts of the district including Trincomalee town. • Heavy rains expected in November, finally arrived on 12 December. The late rains have affected paddy cultivation. • An ECHO Colombo delegation visited the Trincomalee district from 11 to 13 Dec 2007. Visits included the GA, OCHA and UNHCR, ICRC, DRC, NRC, and ZOA project sites. The visit objective was to assess priorities for 2008. • UNHCR led an AGDM participatory assessment from 11 to 13 Dec. 2007 in Eachchilampahtai, Seruvila, Kiliveddy/Pddithidal, Arganagar locations with participation from various agencies.

Displacement/Returns • ICRC reported that a total of 75 IDPs families returned to Seenanveli and 61 to Uppooral on 30 November and 1 December 2007. While 26 families are back in their original locations, the remaining families are accommodated in ICRC-provided temporary shelter provided, unable to return to their original locations due to land issues (see also sitrep 103). Discussions on land issues are being held with the DS, Seruvila and SLA.

Sector Developments/Gaps • 10 Dec, a joint assessment was conducted with UNICEF and education authorities in Upporal and Seenanveli and focused on filling immediate as well as intermediate gaps. • ZEO Muttur will arrange for a second sitting of term exams for all the children at Seenanveli. • The Secretary of Education confirmed that the children that were unable to sit their O’ level exams this week due to resettlement will have to wait until next year, as arrangements can only be made for a second exam if large number of children are affected. Both education authorities and UNICEF are lobbying for resettlement to take place in a manner that doesn’t disturb student’s education to this extent in future.

BATTICALOA DISTRICT

Situation update • The security situation remains tense with the presence of armed non-state actors. Although not all cases are reported due to fear of reprisals, abductions, killings and daily harassment of civilians continue.

Displacement/Returns • IDP figures as of 13 December remain at 26,392 individuals (7,029 families)

Sector Developments/Gaps • WFP highlighted at the food coordination meeting that there is a gap of 70 per cent in complimentary food assistance • MSF is winding down activities in Batticaloa by 31 Dec 2007. MSF reports that there are no major health hazards in the district. • In Padipalai DS, there is a dire need for drinking water. Water bowsering is limited and Pradeshiya Sabas are unable to meet the needs of communities. • Three schools in Chenkalady (Eravur Pattu) are still occupied by returnees; Koppavely school (45 families), Rugam Saraswathy School (4 families) Marappalam (17 families). Schools are in recess and the returnees are expected to have moved in to their homes by early January. • UNICEF supported mine risk awareness activities were conducted by Sarvodaya in areas of return in Vaharai, Vavunatheevu and Eravur Pattu divisions with 163 adults and 267 children benefiting. Reports of 10 UXOs in Vavunatheevu were also received and reported to the de-mining agency FSD.

AMPARA DISTRICT

Situation update • The situation remains tense. A new Police procedure stipulates that no public transport vehicles with more than 15 seats are authorized to enter Ampara through check points from 2200 hrs – 0500 hrs. The restriction does not apply to other vehicles.

Displacement/Returns • No returns took place this week.

Sector Developments/Gaps • An IOM assessment found that 21 IDP camps (19 tsunami IDP camps and 2 conflict IDP cluster sites) have inadequate sanitation facilities (full latrine pits). This is a result of the cessation of gully sucking operations by responsible authorities, due to the non availability of a gully sucker waste dumping site. The Ampara GA will be requested to convene a meeting with relevant stakeholders to discuss how this situation can be resolved. • IOM is downsizing its camp care and maintenances activities in the district. There are no agencies in this sector to address these needs of the IDPs in camps. KILINOCHCHI & MULLAITIVU DISTRICTS Sector Organisation Location Activity NPA 3 villages in Kili 7-13 Dec, conducted MRE awareness sessions. Protection NPA Mankulam, Mullai 10 Dec, controlled demolition of 1,901 items (UXO) including 17 Anti-Personnel mines. NPA Kili 7-13 Dec, 2 Low Risk Certificates presented for two temporary shelter locations of NGOs. UNICEF Kili, Mullai 6 Dec, one 2.5 KVA generator, 2 tape recorders with radio, 16 ladies bicycle give for CF activities Mine Action SCiSL Vadakadu, Therankandal 6-12 Dec, Convention on the Rights of the Child workshop done with 50 children SCiSL Kanthikiramam-Kili 6-12 Dec, supported a Child Led Advocacy programme for 200 parents and community members SCiSL Pyndamilkudigiruppu, Sekkalai 6-12 Dec, nutritional feeding, personal health awareness programme for 112 parents with MOH Solidar Puthukkudiyiruppu-Mullai completed construction of all 150 shelters as planned through WWDF Solidar Paaliyarau-Manthai West 75 temporary shelters completed out of a committed 250 Emergency Shelter Camp Coord/ Mgmt FORUT Kilinochchi 7-13 Dec, distributed roof re-thatching material to 75 IDP families. FORUT Kilinochchi 7-13 Dec, completed construction of 10 temporary shelters. ZOA Rankan settlement 7-13 Dec, 52 semi-permanent shelters for IDPs are being completed (walls, flooring, roofing) Solidar Thethavadi, Manthai West. 7-13 Dec, construction of 2 emergency toilets for IDPs. WASH ZOA Ponnakar-Kili 6 Dec, hygiene awareness program conducted, 113 UNICEF hygiene kits given to 94 IDP families. Rathnapuram-Kili 7 Dec, hygiene awareness program conducted, 22 UNICEF hygiene kits given to 19 IDP families. Nutrition SCiSL Pyndamilkudigiruppu, Sekkalai 6-12 Dec, provided nutritional food to 146, 3-10 year old children through MOH health workers Solidar Mallavi Hospital-Mullai A 5KVA generator given to blood bank of Mallavi hospital Solidar District Hospital-Kili 7-13 Dec, 2 generators repaired Health Solidar Akkarayan Hospital-Kili 7-13 Dec, 1 generator repaired ZOA Visuvamadu-Mullaitivu 7 Dec, funded medical treatment of one heart surgery patient SCiSL Mullai 3 ECCDC opened benefiting 96 children and 5 teachers. SCiSL Kalmadunagar, Podanvayal 7-13 Dec, supported supplementary feeding programme for 93 children of 3 ECCDC Education ZOA Oothupulam,Sakthipuram, 7-13 Dec, monthly teaching allowance given to 9 teachers Maruthanagar in Kili Food Security FAO Kili Town 11 Dec, home gardening inputs given to 75 selected beneficiaries selected through DoA Agriculture FORUT Kili distribution of seed paddy and related inputs to 5 families Early Recovery DRC Karachchi Kili 7-13 Dec, started on the rehabilitation of a 5 km of internal road Infrastructure DRC Manthai East DS Mullai 7-13 Dec, started on the rehabilitation of a 7 km internal road Food Aid WFP Kili, Mullai 7-13 Dec, transported 160 MT wheat flour, 10 MT dhal, 5 MT vegetable oil for distribution DRC Karachchi AGA 3-7 Dec, distributions to 58 IDP families who arrived from Manthai west NFRI ZOA Ponnakar-Kilinochchi 6 Dec, distribution of mosquito nets to 91 IDP families ZOA Thondamanw Arutha nagar 6 Dec, distribution of NFRIs to 3 families Solidar Kandawalai AGA –Kili 7-13 Dec, cash grant given to 367 beneficiaries for income generation activities. SCiSL Mudkompan 7-13 Dec, workshop on business development training for 18 beneficiaries FORUT Mullai 7-13 Dec, inputs for poultry rearing given to 5 IDP families. Early Recovery FORUT Kili 7-13 Dec, implemented livelihood support for UNHCR for 5 EVIs. ZOA Oottuppulam-Kili 7-13 Dec, sewing training material distributed to 40 women FORUT Koddaikaddiyapulam Mullai 7-13 Dec, 25 women trained on coir production FORUT Mayavanoor – Kili 7-13 Dec, distributed trees to 30 beneficiaries for planting Environment FORUT Thaddayarmalai – Mullai 7-13 Dec, distribution of trees to 50 beneficiaries for planting

MANNAR &

Sector Organization Location Activity UNHCR Nanattan /Mannar Commenced construction of 150 temporary shelters for Musali IDPs UNHCR Madhu/Mannar Constructed 63 transitional shelters at Thampanikulam site, 19 shelters under construction Emergency Shelter IOM, SLF Manthai West/ Mannar Completed construction of 37 shelters in Illipaikadawai, Anthoniyarpuram and Moonrampitti Camp Coord/ Mgmt IOM Nanattan Constructed 95 shelters. Feasibility study on income generation support, watsan facilities ongoing OXFAM Nanattan 46 shelters for Musali IDPs completed in Moddaikadai, Vanchiyankulam & Naruvillikulam Waste Management Project at Division B Sithamparapuram WC given garbage bin, shovel, NRC Vavuniya rake (10 each), 20 bucket, 190 broom & 95 re-usable cloth bag. Shramadana held to clean drainage system. Garbage bins painted. Held general meeting for all Division B residents. WASH IOM, RDHS Mannar Completed Water Quality test at 100 locations. IOM Nanattan Completed construction of 5 drinking water wells. Construction of 3 agro wells is in progress IOM Mannar Construction of 105 toilets is in progress at Vankalai, Sirithoppu and Irattaikulam. OXFAM Mannar Completed construction of 3 semi-permanent toilets and 2 permanent toilets in Tharvupadu. Health UNICEF/ RDHS Mannar Emergency health institution completed in Padahuthurai, Illupaikadavai and Moonrampiddi. IOM Vavuniya, 7 locations Trained 300 persons on hygiene promotion, maintenance of toilets & rwh tanks IOM, RDHS Vavuniya Water quality tests are in progress at 150 locations. home garden seeds, fertilizer given to 31 relocated vulnerable households. Protein rich food FAO, FORUT Cheddikulam, Thaddankulam grains (ground nut, cowpea, green gram) & fertilizer given to 38 relocated vulnerable households. Food Security Distributed quality backyard poultry chicks to 25 IDP and vulnerable households in Agriculture FAO, RDF Nanattan Puvarasankulam. Fisheries Distributed quality home garden seeds, watering cans, bush cutting knives, shovel & trained 13 FAO, DoA Mannar town, Padappalli IDP & vulnerable households on improved agricultural techniques.. Gave 21 semi-automatic knapsack sprayers to a farmer organization, benefits 222 Musali OXFAM Nanattan/ Mannar farmers Food Aid SLF Mannar Rice, wheat flour, milk powder pkt, tea, sugar, dhal, tin fish given to 1,150 families as rations. NFRI UNHCR Mannar, Vavuniya Distributed NFRI packages to 87 IDP families. 8-9 Dec, trained 74 persons on SM; Valavadakulam, Beediya Farm, Andyapuliankulam & Early Recovery CARE Cheddikulam Pudukulam

TRINCOMALEE DISTRICT Sector Organization Location Activity Emergency Shelter, IOM Each Completed construction of 50 semi-permanent shelters Camp Coordination Kilive, Each Completed 4 “WE CAN” Gender awareness programs out of 9 WASH UNICEF Kiliveddy Distribution of 652 Hygiene kits and Jerry UNICEF* 3 schools in Trinco Essential Learning Competencies program for parents, teachers & students, SBM Education program completed in an additional school in Trincomalee Zone Trinco, Muttur, Kantalai Painting program completed in 20 schools WFP Each Dispatched 32 MT mixed food commodities to distribute to 2,297 resettled families (one month) Kuchchaveli 4 MT mixed food commodities sent to distribute among 281 IDPs with host families. Food Aid Trincomalee and 14 MT high-nutrient Corn Soya Blended food, one month ration was sent to MOHs to support Gomarankadawala 6,450 pregnant or nursing mothers and children under five years. This is part of WFP's Mother and Child Nutrition Program. BATTICALOA DISTRICT Sector Organization Location Activity SCiSL Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya WC Facilitated child rights convention and child protection workshop for 40 Protection children. 35 parents supported in an emergency preparedness plan workshop 7 IDPs camps in MN DS Facilitated children’s gathering for 420 children, made them aware on child Mine Action participation, child rights, child protection policies, child roles responsibilities, health care and importance of education IOM Mahilavettuwan 136 shelters were completed and 98 are under construction Narippulthottam 55 shelters were completed and 10 are in progress Thiraimadu 138 shelters repaired and 86 are under repair Saththurukondan- 1 camp 68 shelters were upgraded Emergency Shelter Camp Coord/ Mgmt NRC Marapaalam, Pankudaveli, Provided 16 emergency shelters in each GN division Koduwamadu ZOA Palachcholai and Mavadivembu in 292 semi permanent shelters were constructed Chenkalady division Kokkuvil 3 & Kurukkalmadam 121 shelters in 2 camps were upgraded to manage the rainy period Sinna Urani and Savukkady Flushed two 2” and one 6” tube well for construction of on-site water system Kaluwanchikudy, MN, Chenkalady 73 bacteriological and chemical water analyses done at 4 camps for ACTED DS & 5 geographic areas in 3 DS rainwater harvesting tests, on site water systems wells and individual sites arche noVa 4 GNs in Vavunatheevu DS Water supply 34,000 l/day Kurukkalmadam 13 cleaning kits given & conducted hygiene promotion session with IDPs Zahira Welfare Centre Cleaned garbage and drainage with the support of IDPs 18 IDPs camps in MN division Supplied 65,000 liters of water per day Panichchankerny 23 toilets were constructed IOM Thiraimadu 1 and 2 Water supply 40,000 l/day Mankerny 15 toilets were constructed Valachchenai, Chenkalady, Water supply 77,000 l/day Arayampathy & resettled villages in Vavunatheevu DS. Iyankerny IDPs camp Decommissioned 24 emergency toilets and 12 semi permanent toilets, WASH removed 10 barrel wells and 6 tube wells; and other land cleaning works were Oxfam GB completed Arayampathy IDPs camp 8 emergency latrines pits newly installed and decommissioned 8 emergency pits. Pavakodichenai village in 11 wells cleaned Vavunatheevu div. Oxfam GB and Vinayahapuram IDPs camp, Volunteers conducted household visits, group discussions, and community partners Savukkady IDPs and Arayampathy meetings on educating the community to maintain the watsan facilities, water Sarvodaya and use and latrine use. And also organized 3 camp-cleaning events to maintain ESCO the camp environment clean Pavakodichenai and Village level cleaning campaigns were organized and conducted in 5 villages Sarvodaya Puthumandapathadi GNs in Vavunatheevu DS div. Mavadimunmari and Kuluvinamadu Village level cleaning campaigns were organized and conducted in 4 villages CRDO GNs in Paddipalai DS div. ZOA Kirimutti Farm IDPs camp in Kiran 03 patients (IDPs) received nutritional food and clothing Nutrition division Oxfam GB, 30 villages in Vavunatheevu division Organized and completed 30 awareness-raising dramas on control and Health partners, MOH prevention of water sanitation related diseases for 1500 individuals Save the Paddiruppu and Batticaloa Continuing special coaching and catch up classes to 6,500 Ordinary Level Children educational zones (G.C.E O/L) students/children Education Paddiruppu, Kalkudah and Batticaloa Continues to provide supplementary feeding to 3,200 displaced early educational zones childhood children ACTED/FAO 5 villages in Vaharai DS division ACTED in partnership with FAO has provided inputs for other field crops for 200 beneficiaries JEN 4 villages in Vaharai DS division Awareness programmes on CBO capacity building in various topics have been conducted Food Security 5 villages in Vaharai DS division Psychological counseling has been conducting by psychologist on together Agriculture with fishnet mending program Fisheries 5 villages in Vaharai DS division 10 boats and engines were distributed to 5 Fisherman Cooperative Societies (2 each) Save the 5 villages in Vellavely DS division Conducted trainings on paddy and agriculture farming to 174 beneficiaries Children Oxfam GB Vavunatheevu Provided cash for 225 families to purchase pesticides for paddy cultivation Early Recovery OXFAM GB Vavunatheevu DS division Cash vouchers given to 400 families to purchase for household needs Infrastructure OXFAM GB Sinnakalaikottamadu, Vavunatheevu Constructed a road length of 1 Km through the cash for work programme OXFAM GB Savukkady IDP camp 3 km road cleaned through a cash for work programme;160 families involved Food Aid arche noVa Kokkuvil 3 and Palameenmadu 2 Complementary food distributed for 2 weeks arche noVa Kurukkalmadam Distributed basins, soaps, soap trays and garbage bins to 13 new families Palameenmadu 2 Distributed 20 plastic basins and 20 potties Save the Veeranchenai and Mavitkudah GNs distributed 633 NFRI family kits include tea tumblers, silver plates, saucepan Children in Vellavely DS division sets (1x5), aluminum buckets, plastic mats, sarongs, bed sheets, hygiene kits, Bath towel etc NFRI OxfamGB/ Pavakodichenai and Distributed 577 hygiene kits Sarvodaya Puthumandapathadi GNs in Vavunatheevu DS Oxfam GB/ Mavadimunmari and Kuluvinamadu Distributed 400 hygiene kits CRDO GNs in Paddipalai DS

AMPARA DISTRICT Sector Organisation Location Activity Protection SCiSL Thirukkovil 6 Dec., conducted workshop on “Early Marriage and Its Impact” with 22 teachers. Mine Action SCiSL Kalmunai 6 Dec, assisted 35 Sooryodayam children’s club members in child right art sessions SCiSL Alayadivembu, Nintavur, 7 Dec., handed over 3 Social Care Centers to the community. Addalachchenai SCiSL Thirukkovil 10 Dec., put up Child Right sign board for children to read related messages. SCiSL Vinayagapuram 4, Central Camp 3 12 Dec, stationeries, equipment given to 2 Child Activity Centers with 300 children. SCiSL Thekkancholai Kalmunai Tamil DS 11 Dec., distributed 84 packets of disaster mitigation items to 100 children Emergency Shelter IOM Sainthamaruthu Completed construction of 10 relocation shelters. WASH IOM Thirukkovil completed construction of 14 New Toilets at a relocation site Kalmunai 4 toilets upgraded at New Wesley relocation site CARE Akkaraipattu DS CARE 1st installment cash grant given to construct toilets & wells to 33 & 31 persons Health IOM Kalmunai and Sainthamaruthu Installed 8 garbage collection points at Tsunami IDP camps in Sainthamaruthu DS Division (APC Camp 2 & Ground camp 2) and Kalmunai Tamil DS (Kalikkovil camp 2 & Valluvar camp 2) to upgrade the waste management infrastructure facilities. Education SCiSL Addalachanai DS 6 Dec., supported two 2 pre-school exchange visits between 160 children of the Royal day care centre and White Rose day care centre in Aalankulam. Nintavur, Thambuluvil, 5-7 Dec., upgraded the infrastructure of four pre-schools Vinayagapuram and Vangamam. Kalmunai, Sammanthurai 10 Dec., distributed ECCDC office furniture to ZEO Kalmunai and Sammanthurai & pre-school furniture to 45 Ganesha pre-school children Addalaichanai, Alankulam 10 Dec, conducted workshop on CFE for 41 students of Rahumaniya school Irakkamam 10 Dec., gave 100,000 rupees to Imam Rabi pre-school SDS for income generation Nintavur, Thirrukovil 10 Dec., supported 35 children who study in Catch-Up classes to engage in an exchange visit between. Food Security FAO Pottuvil FAO with DoA distributed Other Field Crop seeds (cowpea & green gram) with Agriculture fertilizer to 100 displaced families, and provided training on advanced agricultural Fisheries techniques in Urrani and Hijira Nagar villages 5-6 Dec. Pottuvil FAO with DoA distributed vegetable seeds with fertilizer and tool kits to 100 displaced families in Sengamam, Komari and Manatchenai villages 6-7 Dec. Early Recovery CARE Navithanweli CARE assisted with 1st installment cash grant of Rs. 25, 575 to 5 war affected beneficiaries at Central camp-2 and 6 war affected beneficiaries at Salambaikkeni-2 for Dress Making Assisted with 1st Installment to 18 beneficiaries at Central Camp-2 and 15 war affected beneficiaries at Salambaikeni-2 for Different Small Business Activities under livelihood project in Navithanveli D.S.Division. Uhana CARE assisted with1st Installment cash grant of Rs.15, 000 to 18 war affected beneficiaries for Poultry Farming at Vijayapura-East & West in Uhana D.S Division. Sammanthurai Conducted orientation workshop on CARE Livelihood Project approach for 41 beneficiaries at Sennal Kiramam and Udanga in Samanthurai Division. Also gathered the feed backs from

Acronyms

ADGM - age, gender and diversity mainstreaming CF - child friendly CFE - Child Friendly Environment CSB - Corn Soya Blend DoA - Department of Agriculture Each - Eachchilampattai ECCDC - Early Childhood Care and Development Centers ECHO - Humanitarian Aid Department EVI - Extremely Vulnerable Individual FSD - Swiss Foundation for Mine Action GP - Guiding Principles GVC - Gruppo Volontariato Civile ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross Kili – Kilinochchi Kilive - Kililveddy MN - Manmunai North MOH - Medical Officer of Health MRE - Mine Risk Education MSF - Doctors Without Borders Mullai – Mullaitivu NPA – Norwegian People Aid PHM - Public Health Midwives NPA - Norwegian People Aid RDS - Rural Development Society rwh - rain water harvesting SBM - School Based Management SDS - School Development Society SLF - Sewa Lanka Foundation SM - Social Mobilization TDH - Terre des hommes TMVP - Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal WC - Welfare Center WWDF - Working Women Development Foundation ZEO - Zonal Education Office

* Manthai West is located in but covered by the OCHA Kilinochchi Field Office.