Democratic Republic of Congo • North Kivu Situation Report No. 14 30 November 2012

This report is produced by OCHA in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It was issued by OCHA DRC. It covers the period from 28 to 30 November 2012. The next report will be issued on or around 3 December.

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • Protection of civilians remains major concern. • WFP and partners have started distributing a two-week food ration to around 130,000 IDPs in sites in and around Goma. • 6,800 children identified at Don Bosco Centre site, 37 per cent are primary-school-aged children; identifications of school-aged children are ongoing in Mugunga I, Mugunga III and Lac Vert sites. • The Pooled Fund to disburse USD 7.4 million for 16 projects in areas affected by the ongoing crisis in the Kivus • Rapid response programme could run out of resources by the end of the year

II. Situation Overview

The lull in fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and M23 fighters continued since calls were made for fighting to cease. However, in Masisi Territory, clashes between the FARDC and another armed group have been pushing people to flee for safety. In Kalembe, northern Masisi, people are reportedly moving towards Mweso and Kitchanga as a result of clashes between FARDC and Mayi Mayi Cheka. Humanitarians are particularly concerned that Mayi Mayi Cheka reportedly have surrounded two IDP camps in Kalembe and are preventing the IDPs from leaving. Previously, more than 3,000 people had arrived in Kalembe after clashes between the two belligerents in Pinga. The current security situation in Masisi has led to a temporary relocation of some humanitarian staff away from the area.

In Goma, the situation remains uncertain and the demand from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) to the M23 to withdraw from current positions to no less than 20 km from Goma is yet to be fully implemented. Meanwhile, reports of alleged looting at night of shops and houses, and other acts of vandalism continue. This has led to the closure of some shops and limited circulation of private vehicles. Banks and primary schools remain closed. Reports of serious protection incidents in the region continue, including rape, summary executions and recruitment of children. The transition context between the withdrawal of the M23 and the return of FARDC with limited presence of civil administration present new risks with regards to the protection of the civilian population. The protection cluster has advocated for an increased presence of peacekeepers in the areas around spontaneous IDP sites and camps during a potential transition period, as there is risk of increased inter-communal violence and attacks against the camps and sites. Reports of increased UXO contamination in the areas in and surrounding Goma are being investigated, including on the routes towards Rutshuru and west towards Sake where there are movements of IDPs.

III. Humanitarian Needs and Response

POPULATION MOVEMENT, HUMANITARIAN ACCESS AND PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS • An estimated 130,000 people are displaced in sites and camps around Goma. Over the past two days, there has been no significant movement of people. IDPs who previously stayed at schools and other

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spontaneous sites in and around Goma have largely moved to IDP camp and more equipped sites. Humanitarian organizations continue to scale up hosting capacities of the main sites by building sanitation and adding more shelters. Over 90% of IDPs in and around Goma are concentrated in the sites of Mugunga I, Mugunga III and Lac Vert. • Access to areas in North Kivu outside Goma remains very difficult, especially in Masisi Territory where fighting between FARDC and local armed groups are reported.

FOOD / FOOD SECURITY / NON FOOD ITEMS • The World Food Program (WFP) and partner NGOs have started the second round of distribution of two- week food ration for IDPs in and around Goma. During the first round, three-day food ration were distributed to some 81,200 IDPs. Food distributions are tailored to respond to immediate needs of IDPs as some of them might return back to their villages as soon as security allows. • Although the Rapid Response to Population Movement programme - a joint initiative managed by OCHA and UNICEF - can meet the immediate needs for around 125,000 people in Goma, it could run out of resources by the end of December 2012. • An inter-agency evaluation mission to Rutshuru on 29 November reported that Rugary has been extensively looted. According UNICEF, returning IDPs might need NFI assistance.

EDUCATION • Out of 51 schools assessed by the Education Cluster members in and around Goma, 13 schools are still occupied by some IDP households, and 42 schools have reported different types of destruction including looting of school material and destruction of benches and windows or doors. Assessments outside of Goma have not yet been conducted due to security risks. As soon as access allows Cluster members will start assessment of schools in and around Rutshuru, Sake, Bweremana, and Masisi Center. • The majority of schools in Goma remain closed. However a “go and see” visit by NGOs in and around Kibumba, Rumangabo and Rugari reported that schools had started. • 2,545 primary-school-aged children have been identified among the 6,800 children at Don Bosco Centre site, humanitarians are evaluating the possibility to offer access to school once schools resume. Humanitarian organisations are continuing the registrations of school-aged children in Mugunga I, Mugunga III, Lac Vert and are envisaging a distribution of school furniture and teaching material next week should the security situation allow.

HEALTH • On 27 November, UNFPA and its partners started the distribution of individual delivery kits to 285 pregnant women in Mugunga III IDP camp. Two kits of emergency reproductive health were provided to two health centres in Mugunga I and Mugunga III. NGO Merlin deployed a mobile clinic to LAC Vert IDP site where 130 consultations have been recorded so far.

IV. Funding • The second allocation of Pooled Funds is in the process of funding 21 projects in North and South Kivu provinces, totaling $9.6 million. $7.4 million will go to 16 projects in areas directly affected by the current crisis. This is to respond to the most immediate needs of population before a more complete and holistic assistance is provided. • This new escalation in fighting in and around Goma and elsewhere in the Kivus adds to what are already monumental humanitarian needs in the DRC. Of the US$791 million requested for the DRC 2012 Humanitarian Action Plan, $443 million or 56% has been funded so far.

V. Contact

Kinshasa: Médard Lobota, Public Information and Advocacy Unit, OCHA-DRC, [email protected], +243 99 290 66 33 and Barbara Shenstone, Head of Office, [email protected], +243 99 144 99 43

New York: Sofie Garde Thomle, Team Leader Great Lakes and Central Africa, [email protected], +1-917- 535-5182

Geneva: Jens Laerke, Spokesperson and Public Information Officer, [email protected], +41 22 917 11 42

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