Yemen: Al Hudaydah Displacement/Response Update June 1 – July 5
Overview
Over the week, the military operations continue to intensify in the western coastal areas, which has resulted in an increased wave of displacement in several locations in the country.
In Al Hudyadah hub, the humanitarian actors have assessed and verified about 8,859 IDP families in nine districts. JAAHD (Jeel Albena Association for Humanitarian Development) completed an assessment that covered 1,598 IDP families in Ad Durayhimi district. The results revealed that all the families assessed are in need for NFIs while 965 families are in need for EESKs (Enhanced Emergency Shelter Kits).
Another assessment completed by JAAHD in Al Marawi’ah district showed that 181 IDP families who settled in schools are in critical need for NFIs and EESKs.
In Ibb hub, it was reported that 728 IDP families displaced in Ibb and 558 families in Taizz. YWU (Yemen Women Union) completed the verification of 1,286 IDP families displaced in Ibb and north Taizz. In south Taizz, the humanitarian partners including NRC, CARE, SCI, INTERSOS, OXFAM and GWQ (Generation Without Qat) are currently assessing and verifying new IDPs in Al Ma’afer, Ash Shamayatayn, Al Mawasit, Al Misrakh, Al Mudhaffar and Al Qahirah districts. It was observed that majority of IDPs are currently hosted by relatives or friends in overcrowded situation whereby 4 to 5 families are sharing the same house. Families reported having to take long journey to reach displacement locations in Taizz where they were vulnerable to pass through conflict areas, blocked roads, heavy rain and denied movement from some of the checkpoints .
In Aden hub areas of coverage, some 738 IDP families have been displaced in the southern governorates of Yemen. Sub-National Cluster Partners including INTERSOS, NMO, CSSW, Al-Amal Association, DRC and HYAC (Al Heikmah Al Yemaniah Association Charity) have assessed newly displaced families in Aden, Lahj, south of AlHudaydah (Al Khawkhah and Hays) and Abyan and preparation for the provision of assistance is underway. NMO (Nahdah Makers Organization) is also conducting rapid CCCM site assessments in Aden. It was reported that the Governors of Al Hudaydah, Aden and Lahj decided to establish IDP hosting sites in Aden and Lahj governorates. One of the new planned sites is located in Al Rebat area, Tuban district (Lahj) with the capacity to host 500 families and the authorities are planning to relocate families who are currently hosted in schools and in open-areas to this site. SNCC (Sub-National Cluster Coordinator) visited the site and clearly articulated to authorities, the possible support that could be provided by the Cluster.
