Djibouti's Prime Minister, Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, chaired a coordination meeting on Sunday to discuss the situation of Yemeni refugees in the Obock region. The meeting, attended by ministers of interior, defense, health, social affairs, and women and family, as well as representatives from the National Office for Refugee and Disaster Relief and the National Union of Djiboutian Women. The meeting aimed to assess the current situation and identify priority needs.
The meeting reviewed the current state of the central camp established in 2015 to receive Yemeni refugees. The camp's capacity and services, including healthcare, shelter, and sanitation, were discussed. The number of registered refugees, particularly in Obock, Guduriya, and Moulhili, was also examined. The participants emphasized the need to enhance coordination among government agencies and with international partners to address the refugees' needs.
The meeting focused on identifying priority needs, including improving shelter, sanitation, and electricity supply. The participants also discussed the possibility of relocating equipment from Ali Sabieh to the central camp to enhance response capacity. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of accelerating refugee registration and organizing assistance, including food distribution.
The health situation of refugees, particularly the risk of diarrhea and the vulnerability of pregnant women and children, was also discussed. The World Health Organization is providing support, including diagnostic tools, to protect refugees and local populations. A medical convoy is being organized to provide healthcare services to refugees.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to enhance coordination among government agencies and with international partners, including the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Organization for Migration. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for a unified and coordinated response to address the evolving situation and refugees' needs.
The Djiboutian government is working to address the needs of Yemeni refugees, who are fleeing the conflict in Yemen. The country's northern region, particularly Obock, has been receiving a significant number of refugees. The government is seeking support from international partners to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees.
The coordination meeting is part of Djibouti's efforts to respond to the Yemeni refugee crisis. The country has been hosting refugees since 2015 and is working to ensure their safety and well-being. The meeting's outcomes will inform the government's response to the crisis and ensure that refugees receive the necessary assistance.
Key points
- Djibouti's government is working to address the needs of Yemeni refugees in Obock region
- The meeting identified priority needs, including shelter, sanitation, and electricity supply
- International partners, including UNHCR and WHO, are providing support to address the refugee crisis
