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Masilo's 'Raising things' — a haunting poem of violence, loss, and the question of whether the dead can be raised in a world that raises hell.

Masilo's 'Raising things' — a haunting poem of violence, loss, and the question of whether the dead can be raised in a world that raises hell.

Masilo's 'Killing' — a poem linking the slaughter of a goat to police violence, exploring the brutality that repeats across generations in the USA.

Es la otra frontera, a escasos kilómetros de un Malí que se desangra entre Al Qaeda y los herederos de Wagner. Casi 300.000 personas viven allí y alrededores. "Los recién llegados, de no existir, irían a la costa directamente, a intentar llegar a Europa", dice un líder tribal Leer

Dans le cadre du forum mondial sur les réfugiés 2023 qui se tient depuis mercredi jusqu'à vendredi, sept réfugiés maliens très investis au sein du camp de réfugiés de Mbera en Mauritanie à la frontière malienne, font le déplacement à Genève. L'occasion de mettre en avant l'intégration de ces réfugiés en Mauritanie, leur dévouement quotidien mais aussi d'aborder la situation actuelle du

Over a quarter of a million refugees live in Mbera and nearby villages, and more than half are under 18. But aid cuts mean providing essentials has become even harder

Countries: Mali, Mauritania Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA As of June 2023, there are 85,680 Malian refugees living in Mbera camp and 7,046 living in and around Nema city. In addition, 15,498 refugees and asylum-seekers of different nationalities are registered in urban centres, along with 2,700 Malians awaiting registration. Mauritania has been welcoming refugees over several decades, particularly Malian refugees fleeing since 2012, as a result of the ongoing conflict and violence in the northern and central regions of their country.

Some 500 Malian refugees have united as firefighters, safeguarding the grazing lands and livestock of local farmers around the Mbera refugee camp in Mauritania.

Countries: Mali, Mauritania Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. In Numbers 332,468 people assisted in September and October 2023 690 mt of food assistance distributed in September and October 2023 US$ 3.31 million cash transferred in September and October 2023 US$ 13.4 million six-month (November 2023-April 2024) net funding requirements Operational Updates WFP’s refugee response in the Mbera camp: In September and October, WFP delivered cash assistance to 68,197 highly vulnerable refugees (35,462 women), with a ration of MRU 450 (US$ 12) per person. In October, WFP Mauritania reallocated the remaining food from Japan’s generous contribution to this month's in-kind distribution. A total of 64,700 people (35,391 women) received a daily ration of rice, oil, and salt in September, while 68,068 people (35,395 women) received this assistance in October. To manage moderate acute malnutrition in the camp, 574 children aged 6-59 months (274 girls) received specialized nutritious food in September, while 495 children (264 girls) were treated for malnutrition in October. During each distribution, systematic screening and awareness-raising sessions on essential family practices were carried out for health centre auxiliaries under the supervision of the cooperating partner ADICOR (Appui au Développement Intégré des Communautés Rurales). Since October is the back-to-school month, WFP provided two hot meals a day through its school meals programme to 5,294 primary school children (2,638 girls) enrolled in seven schools across the camp under the supervision of the cooperating partner ONG ESD (Ensemble Solidarité Développement). 2023 lean season response: In September and October, WFP carried out its fourth and final cycle of lean season assistance in four departments: Kaédi, Lexeiba, M'Bout, and Ould Yenge. A total of 79,642 people received US$ 922,423. To ensure widespread coverage, WFP used the Social Registry payment platform, achieving a 78 percent coverage rate. As an integral part of the Government's capacity-strengthening initiative, WFP actively participated in a technical workshop designed to enhance understanding and harness the full potential of the payment and monitoring platform. WFP shared its experience of using the platform, including challenges encountered, as well as expectations and prospects. School meals programme: In September, food was prepositioned in 390 schools in the three regions of Assaba, Guidimakha, and Hodh El Chargui. WFP planned to serve 50,000 children with 326 mt of food for the 2023-2024 school year. Schools opened on 4 October but in some schools, teachers’ absences delayed the start of the programme. Treatment of moderate acute malnutrition: In October, 5,597 children aged 6-59 months (2,910 girls) and 1,290 pregnant and breastfeeding women received specialized nutritious food in 470 health centres. Capacity-strengthening: In September, the World Bank and WFP jointly held a meeting with the management of the Social Register to launch continuous updates for the targeting exercise.

Countries: Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. UNHCR provides protection and assistance to close to 93,000 Malian refugees* in the region of Hodh Chargui where Mbera camp is located, and over 16,000 refugees and asylum-seekers* in Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. Conditions in Mali are not conducive for large-scale returns, and the refugee population in Mbera camp continues to grow, reaching its peak in population since the camp was established in 2012. Close to 9,500 newly arrived Malians are currently awaiting registration in the camp. The Government of Mauritania has committed to a policy of inclusion for refugees. Accordingly, UNHCR is working with partners to build refugee resilience and strengthening engagement with development actors to enhance the capacity of national services.

Countries: Mali, Mauritania Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. CONTEXTE En 2022, il a été constaté et rapporté la présence de populations déplacées en provenance du Mali dans diverses localités du Hodh Chargui, en dehors du camp de Mbera, lieu habituel d’installation des populations réfugiées. Ces populations ne bénéficient pas de l’assistance et la protection du HCR mais vivent, certaines depuis plusieurs années, avec les populations locales et ont un accès à certains services de base. Suite à des missions d’évaluation conduite par le HCR et ses partenaires, il a été décidé d’effectuer en partenariat avec l’Agence nationale du registre, de la population et des titres sécurisés (ANRPTS) une campagne d’enregistrement des réfugiés a été organisée entre aout et novembre 2022. Cette opération d’enregistrement a permis au HCR en collaboration avec la GIZ dans le cadre du projet ProNexus, d’effectuer une collecte de données relatives à l’accès aux services de base de ces populations. OBJECTIFS L’objectif de cette étude est de disposer d’informations sur les conditions de vie des réfugiés vivant dans la région de Hodh Chargui. La compréhension de leur accès aux services de base tels que l’éducation, la santé, l’eau potable ainsi que leur relations avec les communautés hôtes permet d’avoir des valeurs de référence pour les futures approches et projets menées dans cette zone.

Goodwill Ambassador Theo James met Hantam, leader of the Mbera Refugee Camp Fire Brigade. In a place threatened by bushfires and extreme heat, this group truly protects the local environment. #InternationalFirefightersDay https://t.co/LqRhN2zT9L

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Over a quarter of a million refugees live in Mbera and nearby villages, and more than half are under 18. But aid cuts mean providing essentials has become even harder

Mit der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit mit Mauretenien und der Situation im Flüchtingslager Mbera an der Grenze zu Mali hat sich am Mittwoch der Entwicklungsausschuss befasst.

Depuis 2023, le grand Est mauritanien fait face à un afflux sans précédent de réfugiés maliens fuyant les violences perpétrées par l’armée de Bamako et les mercenaires russes de Wagner. Les arrivées b...