Iraqi Red Crescent Organization

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1 Iraqi Red Crescent Organization The Internally Displaced People in Iraq Update February 2008 For additional information, please contact: In Iraq: 1. Iraqi Red Crescent Organization, President- Dr. Said Hakki, 2. Iraqi Red Crescent Organization, Vice President- Dr. Jamal Al-Karboli, 3. International Relation Department manager Mobile phone: ; Telephone: /24/23 4. Disaster Management Department manager disastermghq@yahoo.com; Mobile phone: ; Telephone: /24/23 In Jordan: Amman Coordination Office: ircs_amman_office@yahoo.com; Mobile phone (manager): ; Mobile phone (deputy manager): Also, visit the Iraqi Red Crescent Organization web site: iraqiredcrescent.org

2 Table of contents BACKGROUND... 2 REFUGEES IN IRAQ... 2 RETURNEES FROM SYRIA... 2 THE TURKISH BOMBARDMENT IN THE NORTH OF IRAQ... 2 THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE (IDP)... 3 THE PROBLEMS FACING THE IDP... 4 ROLE OF THE IRAQI RED CRESCENT ORGANIZATION... 5 NUMBER OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE IN IRAQ FOR DISTRIBUTION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE IN THE IRAQI GOVERNORATES... 6 NUMBER OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE IN IRAQ FOR HUMANITARIAN AID DISTRIBUTION IN THE GOVERNORATES... 8 THE NEEDS OF THE IRAQI RED CRESCENT TO ASSIST THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE... 9 IRAQI RC BRANCH REPORTS ON THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE BAGHDAD BASRAH NINAWA NAJAF KIRKUK KERBALA SALADIN DOHUK DIWANIYAH SULEIMANIAH ANBAR MISSAN ERBIL BABIL THI QAR WASSIT MUTHANNA DIYALA Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 1

3 Background Two years have passed since the bombing of the Holy Shrines in Samara' (February 2006). This incident ignited sectarian and ethnic conflict throughout Iraq on a scale never seen before. Thousands of fled from their areas seeking refuge in more secure areas. These events, in addition to decades of severe oppression and sanctions fractured the integrity of civil order and society in Iraq. Over two million people became internally displaced, and over two million became externally displaced in neighboring countries. A slight decline in the number of internally displaced people in Iraq was observed as of October At the same time, a number of externally displaced returned from Syria to Iraq. This decline in the number of displaced people and the returnees from Syria does not mean the disappearance of the humanitarian crisis in Iraq, which is the result of multiple wars for over three decades. Recently Kurdistan, the safe haven for many Iraqis, became involved in armed conflict too. Both the Iranian and Turkish military were bombarding the border villages with artillery shells for weeks. Thousands of villagers left their homes and migrated inland for fear of their lives thus compounding the displacement problem in Iraq. Refugees in Iraq Iraq embraced many from other Arab countries, which underwent difficult situations. These could not endure the violent situation in Iraq during the past few years. They could not leave Iraq because no other country accepted to receive them and they continue to live in refugee camps at the Iraqi borders. They continue to endure very difficult living condition in the desert areas, hoping that some humanitarian organizations will adopt their case and provide them with their simplest human rights and dignity. The Iraqi Red Crescent continues to provide these refugee with humanitarian assistance. The following is a summary of the Refugees in Iraq problem: Sudanese camp: The camp is located 370km from the center of Anbar governorate in an area called 70 Kilos (as it lies 70 km from Al-Ratba city). Forty Sudanese resided in the camp since three years. The Iraqi Red Crescent assessed the needs of the camp and delivered food and relief aid. Ahwasian camp: This camp is located at the borders with Jordan (Traibeel area) and sheltered 300 Iranian from Ahwaz area (at the Iraqi-Iranian border). Some of those moved to the north of Iraq and others moved to Tash area since 1980 hoping that they will migrate to European countries. The majority of the already migrated leaving behind 40. The Iraqi Red Crescent assists those through distributing food and relief aid. Al-Waleed Palestinian camp: A total of 292 reside in this camp and the number is increasing. The camp is located in Tanaf area 450 km from the center of Anbar governorate at the Iraqi-Syrian borders. The Iraqi Red Crescent assess regularly the needs of the camp and deliver food and relief aid and health care. Returnees from Syria In September 2007, the Syrian authorities started to request all Iraqis to obtain a visa before attempting to travel to Syria. All Iraqis have to pay 50 USD at the borders upon entry, including businessmen and people traveling for humanitarian purposes. Some Iraqi residing in Syria could not get their residency renewed and others suffered from the high cost of rented apartments and the high cost of living coupled with unemployment. All this had forced many to return to Iraq. The Iraqi government facilitated the return of many by providing transport to the returnees from Syria to Iraq and a 1-million Iraqi Dinar (800USD) grant for each returning family. (See Updates on Returnees at ) The Turkish bombardment in the north of Iraq For more than 15 years, the Kurds lived in the northern part of Iraq securely and independently, compared to the other parts of Iraq. After the attack on the Holy Shrines in Samara', the northern governorates received many internally displaced from the south and the center of the country who sought security and shelter. Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 2

4 In October 2007, the Turkish military bombarded the border villages. Hundreds of left their homes and moved to other areas seeking safety. In December 2007, the attacks were resumed on several areas including Shanshan, Bishon, Dishti, Barzkir, Kara, Bit Kar, Nirwa, Rikan, Aloka, Khwarkork, Clerash, Sirjman, Owadel and Koyan, causing destruction and the displacement of 500. On 21 February 2008, Turkish troops crossed into northern Iraq in their first major ground incursion against Kurdish rebel bases in nearly a decade. Heavy fighting and artillery fire continued on 22 February. Turkish army and their helicopters destroyed four bridges (Afamark, Ribikh, Jmjy and Dukiry) in Al- Amadiyah and Sirsank areas. The military actions in the area had caused the displacement of 11. In Erbil, the Turkish bombardment on 22 February 2008 on border villages in Mirka Sour and Khwarkork districts had caused severe damage to the farms and destruction of Wilati Thira Bridge, which connects several villages and agricultural fields in the area. The Internally Displaced People (IDP) Internal displacement became a humanitarian crisis in Iraq since the attack on the Holy Shrines in Samara'. The highest number of IDP was registered in September ,299,425 people. By end of January 2008, a total of 126,768 people were registered as returnees, as many had thought that the security situation in some areas in Iraq had relatively improved. On the other hand, some IDP were forced to return to their original areas of residence due to the high cost of living in their host communities. As of end of January 2008, the number of IDP was 2,172,657 people. More than 60 percent of the displaced people were in Baghdad governorate. More than 82 percent were women and children under the age of 12. In addition to being displaced, the majority suffer from disease, poverty and malnutrition. Children do not attend schools and are being sheltered in tents, abandoned government buildings with no water or electricity, mosques, churches, or with relatives. The Ministry of Displacement and Migration made a monthly payment of 150,000 Iraqi Dinar for each displaced family effective upon its registration. The Iraqi government also facilitated the provision of food rations to the IDP through the Public Distribution System and the admission of displaced children to schools in the host communities. Many IDP do not consider returning to their original areas of residence because their homes are partially or totally destroyed or because they do not think that security is really enforced. Others want to return to their homes as they could not integrate in their host communities or because they live in unstable areas. The government of Iraq allocated 800 USD as a grant for each returning IDP family. The following chart illustrates the numbers of IDP in 2006 and Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 3

5 Monthly distribution of IDP for 2006 and 2007 IDP 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, ,000 0 January February The problems facing the IDP March April May June July August September October November December Health: The health services provided by hospitals and health care centers are inadequate. Also, there is shortage of medicines and medical supplies. The areas that received large numbers of IDP are the most affected. In addition, most displaced people who suffer from chronic diseases (like hypertensive and diabetic patients) have lost their medication cards. Many IDP purchase their medicines from the local market. People sometimes have to travel to the northern governorates to get their prescribed medicines. Many diarrhea, cholera and typhoid cases have been registered as a result of using contaminated water. Education: Many teachers and headmasters were threatened or killed and many pupils were killed in groups or individually. This situation had scared students from attending schools. On the other hand, many IDP pupils dropped out of schools as a result of the economic situation of their and difficulties in transferring their official documents to the schools in their new neighborhoods. This is in addition to the psychosocial problems resulting from becoming displaced. As the security situation somewhat improved, the Ministry of Education facilitated the transfer of the documents of the IDP children to the schools in the host communities and arranged to bring children back to schools. However, schools in the areas that received big numbers of IDP became overcrowded. Also, it was noted that many female pupils did not register back to schools due to poor economic situation of their or because they are needed to assist at home. The Iraqi Red Crescent had a distinguished role in assisting IDP children in transferring their official documents from one governorate to the other and in admitting them to schools in their new neighborhoods. For example, the Iraqi Red Crescent assisted 45 students from Kurdaseen camp in Dohuk to transfer their documents from Ninawa governorate. Shelter: There is an increase in the cost of rented apartments in the secure areas, especially in Kurdistan and the southern governorates, which made it difficult for big to obtain appropriate shelter. Some IDP live with their relatives; but many others are sheltered in abandoned public buildings, which lack water, electricity and sanitation facilities. Few IDP are living in camps/tents that lack services and basic means for living. Economic aspect: Many IDP have lost their income or their breadwinners. For the majority, work opportunities were scarce in the host communities. Also, most IDP family heads are poor with very limited income or education, which makes it impossible to meet the basic needs (food, clothing, shelter and fuel) of family members. These are increasingly becoming dependant on humanitarian aid. Food security, water and electricity: The IDP are dependent on the Public Distribution System for food supplies. In the beginning of the displacement problem, the IDP faced the problem of accessing Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 4

6 their food shares in their host communities, but later this problem was solved. The IDP also use the local market and receive assistance from the host communities, as the food shares they receive from the Public Distribution System do not meet their needs. Most IDP use the municipality water supply, water tankers or donated water from the humanitarian organizations. Others use unsafe water from wells, rivers and lakes and water running from damaged pipes. Most IDP suffer from the frequently disrupted electricity supply and the high cost of fuel. Role of the Iraqi Red Crescent Organization The Iraqi Red Crescent Organization emerged as the main channel for the distribution of food and non-food items countrywide. It assisted national and international humanitarian agencies and the different Iraqi ministries in implementing their humanitarian aid programs in Iraq. The Iraqi Red Crescent has a network of 100,000 trained volunteers, staff and representatives affiliated to its 18 branches (one branch in each governorate). The Iraqi Red Crescent has access to all areas in Iraq through its outreaching 365 offices in addition to its neutrality and independence. Volunteers and staff provided relief assistance and disaster response services on daily basis to the most vulnerable people regardless of religion or political affiliation. The response of the Iraqi Red Crescent to the current humanitarian crisis had stretched out its limited human, financial and material resources. Since its establishment in 1932, the Iraqi Red Crescent had a distinguished role in delivering humanitarian aid to vulnerable groups during disasters in Iraq and in other countries. Since the beginning of the displacement problem, the Iraqi Red Crescent established an operations room at its headquarters to monitor the population movement in the governorates. This operations room coordinates the following activities with the sub-operation rooms in the 18 branches: Coordinating with governmental departments and municipalities regarding registration of the IDP. Coordinating with the humanitarian organizations regarding appeals and securing humanitarian aid and support to the IDP. Carrying out field assessments to identify the emerging needs of the IDP. Distributing food and relief aid to the needy IDP. Setting up and equipping camps to shelter the homeless IDP. Assisting IDP children to go back to schools in their new neighborhoods. The Iraqi Red Crescent branches had set-up 39 camps to shelter IDP, of which 18 were in Baghdad governorate. By end of 2007, most of these camps were dismantled. For additional information on this please see the branch reports, which are included in this update. The Iraqi Red Crescent trains its staff and volunteers at the Headquarters and branch levels on the process of Rapid Damage Assessment in cooperation with its partners, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). These trainings aim at building the capacity of the Iraqi Red Crescent in data collection methodology in order to obtain timely data from the field through the outreaching branches and offices. Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 5

7 Internally Displaced People in Iraq for 2008 Table 1: Cumulative monthly numbers of Internally Displaced People for 2008 Month 2008 individuals of children of women of men January 343,025 2,172, Distribution of Internally Displaced People in the Iraqi governorates Table 2: Distribution of Internally Displaced People by Governorate Governorate individuals children women men 1. Anbar 9,550 53, Babil , Baghdad 206,556 1,364, Basrah 5,707 34, Diwanyah 2,817 16, Diyala 8,265 41, Dohuk 18, , Erbil 9,593 37, Kerbala 5,985 39, Kirkuk , Missan , Muthanna 794 5, Najaf , Ninawa , Saladin , Sulaimaniyah 8,205 57, Thi qar 1,993 11, Wassit 9,500 56, ,025 2,172, Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 6

8 Internally Displaced People in Iraq for Table 3: Monthly increase in the numbers of Internally Displaced People for 2007 Month 2007 individuals of children of women January 85, , February 99, , March 106, , April 116, , May 140,607 1,024, June 142,260 1,037, July 152,002 1,128, August 282,672 1,930, September 349,979 2,299, October 345,916 2,189, November 344,236 2,179, of men December 343,788 2,176, Month 2006 Table 4: Monthly increase in the numbers of Internally Displaced People for 2006 individuals of children of women March 6,615 46, April 11,879 87, May 19, , June 23, , July 28, , August 32, , September 42, , October 54, , November 65, , December 75, , of men Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 7

9 Humanitarian aid distribution in the governorates Since March 2006, the Iraqi Red Crescent maintained a humanitarian aid operation to assist IDP and destitute through the distribution of food and non-food relief items. This is in addition to distribution of gifts on national occasions, kitchen sets, school kits, fuel and water and provision of basic medical care to IDP residing in the Iraqi Red Crescent camps. More than 11,625 volunteers are contributing to this operation. Since the bombing of the Holy Shrines in Samara' in February 2006, the Iraqi Red Crescent distributed more than 569,754 food shares, 315,625 shares of relief items and 271,309 hygiene kits to IDP and destitute. This distribution took place through the Iraqi Red Crescent branches and offices in the 18 governorates. Other humanitarian aid distributions took place through the Iraqi Red Crescent Headquarters to local non-governmental organizations, orphanages, and other institutions serving special groups of vulnerable people. Most distributions in January 2008 were in Baghdad and Ninawa governorates (See table 5 for cumulative distribution of humanitarian aid). Table 5: Quantity of humanitarian aid distributed by the Iraqi RC branches since March 2006 and the number of volunteers involved in the relief operation Governorate Type of distributed humanitarian aid volunteers Food shares Shares of relief items Hygiene kits participating in the relief operation 1. Anbar 42,164 14,567 11, Babil 21,110 10,049 3, Baghdad 158, , ,865 6, Basrah 4,330 4,330 1, Diwanyah 3,952 3,827 2, Diyala 52,080 8,903 1, Dohuk 15,825 9,300 5, Erbil 45,165 4,917 40, Kerbala 75,055 20,330 10, Kirkuk 6,543 5,597 5, Missan 2,924 4,626 1, Muthanna 13,520 4, Najaf 10,560 6,200 2, Ninawa 26,636 36,318 47, Saladin 48,420 10,536 10, Sulaimaniyah 17,179 4, Thi qar 6,544 4,620 2, Wassit 18,930 14,440 2, TOTAL 569, , ,309 11,625 The Iraqi Red Crescent branches had estimated the needs for relief items in order to continue assisting the displaced countrywide during the coming three months. The needed relief items include 491,000 food parcels, 339,000 relief shares, 335,500 hygiene kits and 16,400 tents. The branches will continue to assist IDP children to return to schools and will provide them with uniforms and school bags. Whenever necessary, the Iraqi Red Crescent volunteers will set up school tents to relief the overcrowded schools. See table 6 and 7 for details of the needs of the Iraqi Red Crescent branches. Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 8

10 The needs of the Iraqi Red Crescent to assist the Internally Displaced People Table 6: Needs of IDP in Iraq's governorates for three months Iraqi RC Food Relief Shelter Sanitation Water Water Education Hygiene Fuel Branch items (parcels) items (shares) (tents) (Latrines, tankers & filters) (pack) purification tablets School bags Uniforms School tents kits Petroleum (liters) Gas (cylinders) Anbar 10,000 10, latrines 10,000 1,750,000 5,000 5, ,000 1, Babil 13,000 9, latrines 2,000 1,230,000 10,000 10, ,000 25, Baghdad 300, ,000 10, of each 50, , , , ,000 10,000 Basrah 8,000 5, of each ,750,000 7,000 7, ,000 15,000 3,500 Diwanyah 6,000 4, of each 1, ,000 3,000 3, ,000 12, Diyala 15,000 10,000 1, latrines 3, ,000 10,000 10, ,000 2,000 1,000 Dohuk 24,000 20,000 1, of each 4, ,000 25, ,000 24, Erbil 15,000 11,000 1, of each 1, ,000 5, ,000 2, Kerbala 8,000 6, latrines 100 tanker & filter 1,000 1,300,000 6,000 6, ,000 70,000 1,000 Kirkuk 6,000 4, latrines 1, ,000 5,000 5, ,000 5, Missan 9,000 6, of each 1,000 1,200,000 6,000 6, ,000 18, Muthanna 3,000 2, latrines 1,000 24,000 1, ,500 5, Najaf 8,000 5, latrines 1,000 1,500,000 5,000 5, ,000 5, Ninawa 20,000 12,000 1, latrines 1,000 2,000,000 10,000 10, ,000 10,000 5,000 Saladin 17,000 14,000 1, of each 1,000 2,250,000 25,000 25, ,000 23,000 5,000 Sulaimaniyah 11,000 8, of each 1, ,000 10,000 10, ,000 34,000 3,000 Thi qar 4,000 3, latrines 1, ,000 1,500 1, ,000 8,000 2,000 Wassit 14,000 10, of each 2,000 1,600,000 15,000 15, ,000 8,000 2,000 TOTAL 491, ,000 16, latrines 379 tankers 379 filters 83,000 18,054, , , , ,200 35,860

11 Table 7: Needs of Iraqi Red Crescent branches and volunteers Iraqi RC Branch Iraqi RC vests Computer Health education materials Vehicles 4 T truck 1 T pickup Ambulance Office furniture (desk, chair & cabinet) Internet connections Anbar ,000 1 of each 3 1 Babil ,000 1 of each 3 1 Baghdad 5, , of each Basrah ,000 1 of each 2 1 Diwanyah ,500 1 of each 2 1 Diyala ,000 1 of each 3 1 Dohuk ,000 1 of each 6 1 Erbil ,000 2 trucks 1 pick-up 1 ambulance 5 1 Kerbala ,000 1 of each 1 1 Kirkuk ,000 1 of each 2 1 Missan ,000 1 of each 3 1 Muthanna ,000 1 of each 2 1 Najaf ,000 1 of each 2 1 Ninawa ,000 1 of each 2 1 Saladin ,000 1 of each 3 1 Suleimaniah ,000 1 of each 3 1 Thi qar ,500 1 of each 1 1 Wassit ,000 1 of each 1 1 TOTAL 8, , trucks 27 pick-ups and 27 ambulances Mobile phones 3 handsets & Sims cards 3 handsets 10 Sims card 60 handsets 100 Sims card 3 handsets 10 Sims card 4 handsets 10 Sims card 5 handsets & Sims cards 5 handsets & Sims cards 5 handsets & Sims cards 3 handsets & Sims cards 4 handsets & Sims cards 3 handsets & Sims cards 4 handsets & Sims cards 3 handsets & Sims cards 3 handsets & Sims cards 3 handsets & Sims cards 1 handsets 10 Sims card 3 handsets & Sims cards 10 handsets & Sims cards 125 handsets and 194 Sims cards Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 10

12 Table 7: Needs of Iraqi Red Crescent branches and volunteers cont'd Iraqi RC Branch Transport cost of relief materials (Iraqi dinar) Anbar 2,000,000 Babil 1,850,000 Baghdad 10,000,000 Basrah 2,000,000 Diwanyah 2,000,000 Diyala 1,000,000 Dohuk 1,500,000 Erbil 1,250,000 Kerbala 1,000,000 Kirkuk 1,000,000 Missan 1,750,000 Muthanna 500,000 Najaf 1,000,000 Ninawa 3,000,000 Saladin 1,750,000 Suleimaniah 2,000,000 Fuel 1,200 Lt gasoline 1,200 Lt kerosene 1,000 Lt gasoline 1,200 Lt kerosene 24,000 Lt gasoline 24,000 Lt kerosene 1,000 Lt gasoline 1,000 Lt kerosene 500 Lt gasoline 500 Lt kerosene 500 Lt gasoline 1,000 Lt kerosene 1,000 Lt gasoline 1,000 Lt kerosene 500 Lt gasoline 500 Lt kerosene 1,500 Lt gasoline 1,200 Lt kerosene 1,000 Lt gasoline 500 Lt kerosene 1,000 Lt gasoline 1,000 Lt kerosene 500 Lt gasoline 1,000 Lt kerosene 1,000 Lt gasoline 2,000 Lt kerosene 1,800 Lt gasoline 5,000 Lt kerosene 1,000 Lt gasoline 2,000 Lt kerosene 1,200 Lt gasoline 1,200 Lt kerosene First aid kits Stationary kit Generators Fuel tanks KVA KVA225 1, KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA KVA225 Thi qar 200,000 1,000 Lt kerosene KVA225 Wassit 1,500,000 1,000 Lt kerosene KVA225 TOTAL 35,300,000 38,700 Lt gasoline and 46,300 Lt Kerosene 5, KVA225 and 1 KVA (10,000 Lt 29 (10,000 Lt Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 11

13 Iraqi RC branch reports on the Internally Displaced People 1. Baghdad Baghdad governorate lies in the center of Iraq. It has the largest number of displaced people as a result of many explosions, military operations and armed conflicts. More displacement have been noticed in Al- Karkh areas, whereby many moved to Al-Rasafa areas due to better security situation and better services (including electricity, water and availability of fuel). Al-Rasafa areas also have most governmental institutions and departments. Consequently, the cost apartment rentals in Al-Rasafa increased and schools became overcrowded. After the slight improvement in the security situation, a number of Externally Displaced returned to Iraq (mainly to Baghdad) starting mid September Some returnee were not able to return to their original areas of residence and they settled in other areas. This resulted in increased number of Internally Displaced People in Baghdad during September and October (See Updates on Returnees at ) The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Baghdad is one of the dynamic branches. It provides humanitarian aid to the vulnerable especially the displaced through its offices and its volunteers. A total of 6,510 volunteers are participating in the Iraqi Red Crescent humanitarian operation in Baghdad governorate. Distribution of IDP in Baghdad by district District/area 1. Abu Ghraib 2. Ali'lam 3. Hai Aljhad 4. Alhurriyah 5. Nafaq alshurtah 6. Aldora 7. Alsaidiyah 8. Al shurtah alkhamisah 9. Alshula 10. Haifa Street 11. Al-amiriyah 12. Al-ghazaliyah 13. Al-kadhimiyah 14. Al-mahmoodiyah 15. Al-Rasheed 16. Al-haswa 17. Abu dsheer 18. Al-Tarmiyah 19. Al-Makasib 20. Al-Zuhoor 21. Al-Slamiyat 22. Al-Mshahdah 23. Hai Al amel 24. Hai Al adil 2,310 1,908 3,864 6,740 2,227 3,519 2,523 2,369 2,946 1,750 2,133 2,676 4,134 4,165 3,297 6,131 4,384 3,332 1,704 2,646 2,258 2,171 5,051 1,654 individuals 13,860 13,356 23,184 40,440 13,362 21,114 15,138 14,214 17,940 10,500 12,798 16,056 24,804 26,840 20,790 36,786 26,304 20,992 11,928 18,515 15,806 13,026 30,305 9,924 Children Women Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 12

14 Distribution of IDP in Baghdad by district cont'd District/area individuals Children women 25. Al-Adhamiyah 1,258 8, Raghiba khatoon 1,490 10, Al shamaéyah 1,898 13, Sabé qusour 3,932 23, Alhussainiyah 3,575 21, Za'faraniyah 3,513 24, Al-Sha?b 5,724 40, Sader 1 17, , Sader 2 17, , Al-Urfaly 8,654 51, Al-Sulaikh 2,158 12, Alfadil 1,303 9, Al-Kria?t 1,784 12, Al-Madaén 6,450 45, Al-Ma'mel 8,559 59, Jiser Diyala 5,082 35, Baghdad Aljadeda 8,785 61, Al-Rashdiyah 4,928 34, Al-Karada 7,360 51, Al-Kasrah 2,350 16, Hai Tarik 9,719 68, Al-Sadriyah 1,691 11, Alameen 6,177 43, ,556 1,364, Camps set up in Baghdad governorate since Samarra bombing Region Camp Date Date established sheltered tents dismantled 1. Boub Al sham Boub Al sham 7 May Oct Hai Alzahra Alkamaliyah 7 May May Alkadumeyah Sabe' Alboor 5 Sept Sept Alkhathraa Alkhathraa 21 Dec Jan Al-Yarmouk Um Al tubool 17 July Aug Al Haswa Alhaswa 3 Dec Jan AlShamaeyah AlShamaeyah 12 Nov Dec Hai Al wihda Al wihda 19 July Aug Altarmiyah Altarmiyah 9 Aug Sept Sabé qusoor Sabé qusoor 13 May Aug Alrasheed Alrasheed 15 May May Alsklat Alsklat 12 May June Jadaidat elshat Al husainiyah 14 May July 2007 Albo abdi 14. Jadaidat elshat Al husainiyah 14 May July 2007 Almujama' 15. Katar Alarbia 1 Katar Alarbia 1 13 May July Katar Alarbia 2 Katar Alarbia 2 13 May July Nahiyat Alrasheed 3 Dec January Alrasheed Sabé qusoor Sabé qusoor 6 Dec January 2008 Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 13

15 Area IDP arrived from Area IDP arrived from 1. Abu Graib 4, Al-Husainiyah 3, Al 'elam 2, Z'faraniyah 3, Al-Jihad 3, Al-Sh?b 5, Al-Huriah 5, Al-Sadir 1 8, Nafaq Al-Shurta 2, Al-Sadir 2 9, Al-Dora 4, Al-Urfally 7, Al-Saydia 2, Al-Sulakh 2, Al-Shurta Al-Khamsa 1, Al-Fadhil 1,366 9.Al-Shu'la 2, Al-Kir?t 1, Haifa Street 2, Al-Madaén 5, Al-Ameriah 2, Al-Ma'amel 5, Al-Ghazaliyah 3, Jisr Diyala 2, Al-Kadumeiyah 3, Baghdad Aljadidah 6, Al-Mahmodiyah 4, Al-Rashdiyah 5, Al-Rasheed 2, Al-Karada 6, Al-Haswa 5, Al-Kasra 2, Abo Dsheer 4, Hai Tarik 7, Al-Tarmeiyah 3, Al-Sadriyah 2, Al-Maksib 2, Al-Ameen 5, Al-Zhoor 2, Anbar 5, Al-Slamyat 2, Saladin 4, Al-Mashahda 2, Diyala 6, Hai Al-Amil 5, Karbala 2, Hai Al-Adil 1, Mousel 4, Al-Adamiyah 2, Kirkuk 3, Ragiba Khatoon 1,578 number of 27. Al-Shmaéyah 1, Sabé qusoor 3, ,556 Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 14

16 2. Basrah Basrah city is the largest and the most densely populated city in southern Iraq. It lies on the Arabian Gulf and has Iraq's harbors, which gives it economical and commercial importance. Basrah governorate population is a mixture in religion and rites. The governorate has borders with Iran from the east and with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia from the southwest. Basrah lies 549 km from Baghdad and is surrounded by three governorates: Missan, Thi qar and Muthanna. Basrah had witnessed many violent acts and bombings, which had led to displacement from and to the governorate. By end of 2007, 50 women were killed because they did not wear scarves. More than 200 Iraqi RC volunteers participated in the field assessments and surveys and distribution of humanitarian aid. The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Basra has nine offices. These are: Al-Fao, Al-Qarna, Shat Al-Arab, Al-Haritha, Abu Al-Khaseeb, Karmat Ali, Al-Qibla, Al-Madina and the main branch office. District/area 1. Abi Alkhaseeb 2. Alqurna 3. Alhartha 4. Safwan 5. Shat el arab 6. Al faw 7. Almadena 8. City Center Distribution of IDP in Basrah by district individuals Children 257 1, , ,557 28, ,707 34, Women Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 2. Ramadi 3. Kirkuk 4. Saladin Area IDP arrived from 2, Ninawa 1, Diyala Kirbala Diwaniyah 5, Region 1. Al-Zubair 2. City Center Camps set up in Basrah governorate since Samarra bombing Camp Date sheltered established tents Al-Zubair 1 May City centre camp Date dismantled 1 July Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 15

17 3. Ninawa Ninawa governorate is the second Iraqi governorate in terms of population. It is regarded as one of the important governorates of the north because of its borders with Turkey and Syria. Goods pass through Ninawa from Turkey and Syria to Baghdad and the southern governorates. The governorate has one of the largest districts in Iraq, which is Talafer. The governorate had witnessed many military operations, armed conflict and explosions especially in Tal?fer district, from which many were forcefully displaced. The Zanjili massive explosion in January 2008 resulted in the destruction of 100 houses and the displacement of 60, who were hosted by relatives in the same area. The Iraqi Red Crescent provided humanitarian assistance to the affected and medical supplies to the hospitals in Mousel city. The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Ninawa coordinated with other Red Crescent societies and humanitarian organizations the relief operation in Zanjili area. For further information on Zanjili operation, see updates at The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Ninawa operates 22 offices. These are: Al-Hamdaniya, Rabi'a, Al-Hadar, Makhmour, Talafer, Al-Ba'aj, Al-Hadad Al-Jadid, Hammam Al-Aleel, Ba'shiqa, Bartala, Sinjar, Namroud, Mousel Al-Ayman, Mousel Al-Ayman (2), Mousel Al-Aysar, Mousel Al-Aysar (2), Karmalis, Al-Qiyara, Fayda, Taklif, Al-Iyasiya, Zamar and Tel Ibta. The main branch office is half kilometer away from the city center. Distribution of IDP in Ninawa by district Region 1. City center 2. Al-hamdaniyah 3. Telkaif 4. Rabi'a 5. Makhmour 6. Alhathar 7,348 2,125 2,100 1,900 1, ,860 individuals 29,667 9,100 8,900 8,100 7,248 3,053 66,068 Children Women Area IDP arrived from Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 5, Missan Basrah 3, Anbar Diyala 2, Babil Saladin Zanjili- Mousel Kirkuk ,860 Region Bab Al Shams Camps set up by Ninawa branch since Samarra bombing Camp Date established tents Tal?fer 13 March Date dismantled 12 May 2007 Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 16

18 4. Najaf Najaf governorate lies to the south of Baghdad. It is considered as one of the holy places in Iraq because it embraces the holy shrine of Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib. The governorate enjoys a safe environment and stability compared to the neighboring governorates, which makes it easier to earn a living especially in the religious tourism and attracted many displaced. Like other Iraqi governorates, Najaf witnessed several attacks; some were in Al-Kufa market. The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Najaf has two offices: Al-Manathera and Al-Haidariya. Distribution of IDP in Najaf by districts Region/district 1. Najaf District 2. Kufa 3. Manathera 4. Al Haidariya 3,720 1, ,980 individuals 26,040 9,955 4,066 1,800 41,861 Children Women Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 2. Diyala 3. Mousel 4. Anbar 5. Babil Area IDP arrived from 4, Saladin Kirkuk Wassit Other ,980 Region 1. Najaf 2. Manathera Camps set up by Najaf branch since Samarra bombing Camp Date established tents Najaf 17 March Manathera Established by MODM Date dismantled - - Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 17

19 5. Kirkuk Kirkuk is one of the Iraqi governorates that have a mixture of different nationalities (Kurdish, Arabs and Turkman). It lies to the northeast of Baghdad and is surrounded by the Diyala, Erbil, Saladin and Suleimaniah governorates. Kirkuk governorate witnessed repeated explosions, which had affected its stability and caused displacement. In 2007, the governorate was hit by a number of explosions, of which the most significant were in Amerli and Iman Al-Qasem areas. The Iraqi RC branch and offices in Kirkuk work to alleviate the suffering of the IDP from the worsening living conditions. More than 150 volunteers are participating in carrying out field assessments and surveys and in distributing humanitarian aid. The Iraqi RC did not set up any camps to shelter IDP in Kirkuk. Region/district 1. City center 2. Baigi 3. Dakuk 4. Taza 5. Lilian 6. Readh 7. Alzab 8. Aldibs Distribution of IDP in Kirkuk by district individuals Children Women 4,076 18, ,322 19, Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 2. Diyala 3. Nainawa 4. Anbar 1,199 2, ,322 Area IDP arrived from 5. Babil 6. Saladin 7. Missan 8. Basheer/Kirkuk Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 18

20 6. Kerbala Kerbala governorate lies 108 km southwest of Baghdad. It has the Holy Shrines that more than four millions of Iraqis and Shia from all over the world visit each year. Stability, the availability of job opportunities in religious tourism and the presence of several charity organizations in Kerbala attracted many IDP, which had increased the load on the infrastructure and resulted in higher cost of living. Most IDP arrived in Karbala with limited resources and were unable to meet their basic needs. The Iraqi Red Crescent has four offices in Kerbala. These are: Ein Tamer, Al-Hindiya, Al-Ikhdair and Al- Huseiniya. Region/district 1. Alhindia 2. Aen tamur 3. Alhur 4. Aun 5. Alsuada 6. Alshrae? 7. Alkamaliayh 8. Alaskary 9. Altaka 10. Alamil 11. Alghadeer 12. Alnidhal 13. Alqaém 14. Alsumood 15. Altahady 16. Alnasir 17. Alemarat Alsakaniyah 18. Alshabanat 19. Aljaeer 20. Fareha 21. Ma'mal Altabook 22. Alzubailiyah 23. Albahadilyah 24. Albad? 25. Althawra 26. Bab Alkhan 27. Bab Alsalama Distribution of IDP in Karbala by districts individuals Children 970 5, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,985 39, Women Area IDP arrived from Area IDP arrived from Baghdad 1,998 Anbar Saladin 975 Kirkuk Ninawa 601 Diyala 5, ,221 Camps set up by Kerbala branch since Samarra bombing Region Camp Date established tents 1.Aen Altamur Aen Altamur 5 June Madenat Ala?b Park Madenat Ala?b 5 July Kirbala hotel park Kirbala hotel park 15 April Date dismantled 6 June Nov Dec Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 19

21 7. Saladin The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Saladin governorate has its main office in Tikrit district. The branch is operating 22 office in the different districts. These are: Salman Bak, Samra, Tikrit, Al-Jam'iyah, Al-Alam, Biji, Samara', Al-Sharqat, Al-Dour, Al-Touz, Al-Ishaqi, Balad, Al-Dalu'eya, Al-Dijail, Al-Qadisiya, Oweinat, Bo Ijail, Al-Siniyah, Bo Ta'mah and Hai Al-Dhubat. Saladin lies to the north of Baghdad surrounded by Kirkuk, Ninawa, Anbar, Diyala and Baghdad governorates. Saladin witnessed a general climate of violence particularly after the February 2006 attack on the holy shrines in Samarra- one of Islam's holiest sites. Violence left thousands dead and caused enormous displacement. More than 200 branch volunteers contribute to registering IDP, delivering humanitarian aid and carrying out field assessments and surveys. Distribution of IDP in Saladin Governorate by district Region/district individuals Children Women 1. Tikreet 692 4, Almadena Center 800 8, Baiji 2,454 22, Samarra 2,420 18, Aldur 1,201 9, Altoz 1,089 7, Blad 487 2, Aldoloéyah 672 5, Aldijail 520 4, Alshurkat 1,345 11, Ala'lam 612 4, Aleshaky 260 2, Alhaweja 1,000 8, , , Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 2. Albasrah 3. Diyala 4. Anbar 5. Diqar 6. Wassit 7. Kerbala Area IDP arrived from 6, Babil Nainawa 2, Misan Najaf Kirkuk Inside the governorate , ,552 Region 1.Tikreet district 2.Tikreet district Camps set up by Saladin branch since Samarra bombing Camp Date established sheltered tents Alqadisyah 17 Dec, Al?lam 1 Nov Notes Tents are randomly set - Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 20

22 8. Dohuk The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Dohuk governorate is operating four offices. These are: Aqraa, Zakho, Kani Masi, Sirsank. Dohuk lies in the north of Iraq close to the border with Turkey adjoining with Ninawa governorate. Many IDP fled to Dohuk and settled in Kurdaseen camp, which was established by the Iraqi Red Crescent more than a year ago. Many other displaced settled in adjacent villages. Kurdaseen region/aqra district witnessed lately bombardment from Turkish side, which resulted in the displacement of hundreds of towards the center of the governorate. In February 2008, the Turkish bombardment resulted in severe damage to the pedestrian bridges in Afamark, Ribkh, Jimji and Dokri, which lie on the road between Kili Balanda and Jimji in Amadiyah and Sirsank areas. Eleven more were displaced from the border villages during this bombardment. Distribution of IDP in Dohuk by district Region/district 1. City center 2. Aqraa 3. Zakho 4. Amadiyah 5. Shakan 6. Kanimas 7. Sirsank 5,170 4,596 3,164 2,235 2, ,710 individuals 31,016 27,575 18,930 13,410 13,485 2,835 4, ,501 Children Women Area IDP arrived from 1. Mousel 13, Baghdad 4, Kirkuk Diyala Border villages 11 18,710 Region Aqraa Camps set up by Dohuk branch since Samarra bombing Camp Date established sheltered tents Kurdaseen 19 July Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 21

23 9. Diwaniyah Diwaniyah governorate lies 181 km southeast of Baghdad, adjoining with Babil, Muthanna, Wassit and Najaf governorates. Similar to other governorates in Iraq, Diwaniyah has an unstable security situation that affected the population and contributed to the worsening living conditions of the IDP. There have been recurrent curfews enforced on the population as a result of the insecure situation. The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Diwaniyah has four offices. These are: Al-Hamza, Al-Shamiya, Ifk and Al-Shanafiya. Distribution of IDP in Diwaniyah governorate by district Region/district individuals Children Women 1. Al-diwaniyah district 1,268 6, Al-Hamzah 552 2, Al-Shamyia 452 3, Efeak district Al-Shanafiyah ,817 16, Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 2. Al-Ramadi 3. Diyala 4. Kirkuk Area IDP arrived from 2, Mosul Saldin Wasit Babil 2, Region Seniah Camps set up by Diwaniyah branch since Samarra bombing Camp Date established tents Al-Karamah 22 March Needs Food and relief items Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 22

24 10. Suleimaniah Suleimaniah governorate is located on the eastern north of Iraq, adjoining with Iran from east. It lies adjacent to Erbil, Kirkuk and Dohuk governorates. The stable security situation in the governorate attracts all Iraqi people, especially displaced of different religions who arrived from the center and southern governorates. Suleimaniah is known for its high cost of living. Like the other northern governorates, Suleimaniah was affected by the Turkish and Iranian bombardment, which had escalated the internal displacement towards the center of the governorate. The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Suleimaniah has Kalar office. More than 150 volunteers had participated in the relief operation in the Suleimaniah governorate, including field assessments and surveys and distribution of humanitarian aid. Distribution of IDP in Suleimaniah by district Region/district individuals Children Women 1. Governorate Center 5,713 39, Beshder (Qala at dezah) 150 1, Halabjah Saed sadek Kafri/kalar 1,998 13, Bazeian Bearh mkron ,205 57, Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 2. Diyala 3. Basrah 4. Kirkuk Area IDP arrived from 4, Mosul 1, Anbar Dewniyah ,205 Region Qalawah Camps set up by Suleimaniyah branch since Samarra bombing Camp Date established sheltered tents Needs Qalawah camp 12 Sept family 105 tent Winter clothes and fuel Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 23

25 11. Anbar The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Anbar governorate is operating 42 offices. These are: Qita'/east of Faluja, Qita'/center of Al-Ramadi, Qita' Al-Ghrbiya, Al-Taqaddum, Al-Shamiya, Al- Rummana, Al-Nassaf, second Faluja, Al-Jam'iyah, Al-Habbaniya, Thira' Dijla, Al-Karma, Akashat, Al- Obaidi, Anna, Hadeetha, Heet, Al-Iskan and Al-Mal'ab, Al-Ta'meem, Al-Khaldiya, Al-Jazeera. Rawa, first Faluja, Al-Qa'em, Al-Ratba, Al-Saqlawiya, Al-Ameriya, Al-Karabila, Al-Baghdadi, Al-Ajeer Al-Sharqi, Al-Rahaliya, Jazeerat Al-Khaldiya, Jazeerat Al-Karma, Al-Soufiya, Zankoura, Al-Fourat, Al-Wafa, Al- Mal'ab, Amriyat Al-Faluja, Al-Hikma and Jazeerat Al-Habbaniya Anbar is the largest governorate in Iraq. It lies to the west of the capital city- Baghdad, and has borders with three countries (Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia). Anbar had witnessed many violent acts between armed factions and the governorate forces and the multi-national forces. These recurrent violent incidents had caused severe damage to the infrastructures and internal displacement. The security situation is improving in the governorate and people are experiencing better living conditions in all aspects of life. This had attracted the IDP to gradually return to their homes in Anbar. The Iraqi RC had a great role in assisting the vulnerable IDP. More than 800 volunteers participated in humanitarian aid distribution, identification of the needs and field assessments and surveys, especially during military operations. Region/district 1. Al-Ramadi 2. Al-Falujah 3. Heat 4. Hadethah 5. A anah 6. Rawah 7. Al-qa em Distribution of IDP in Anbar by district individuals Children Women 2,383 13, ,505 19, ,113 11, , , , ,550 53, Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 2. Karbala 3. Maysan 4. Al-mada en 5. An najaf 6. Al-Basrah Area IDP arrived from 8, Saldin Diyala Thi qar Babil Ninawa ,550 Region 1. Al-falujah 2. Albo faraj Camps set up by Anbar branch since Samarra bombing Camp Date established tents Date dismantled Al-falujah 14 June July 2006 Albo faraj 16 July Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 24

26 12. Missan The Iraqi Red Crescent branch in Missan governorate operates five offices. These are: Hai Al-Mu'allimeen Al-majer Ali al-gharbee Al-Qita'at and Al-Imarat Al-Sakaniya Al-Mashrah Missan is one of the southern Iraqi governorates. It is adjacent to three governorates- Basrah, Wassit and Thi qar and has a border with Iran. Missan received IDPs in spite of the lack of essential services, water, hospitals and health clinics. Missan enjoys safety and security conditions. Distribution of IDP in Missan by district Region/district individuals Children 1. Al-emarah district 3,574 25, Al-msharah sub- district 167 1, Al-kahla a district Bni hasham sub-district Qla at Saleh district 436 3, Al-azez sub-district 192 1, Al-majer al-kabeer district 568 3, Al-adel sub-district Al-khaier sub-district 140 1, Al-maimonah district 207 1, Al-salam sub-district Saed ahmad sub-disrict Ali al-gharbee district 201 1, Komait sub-district 156 1, Ali al-sharqi sub-district ,194 43, Women Area IDP arrived from 1. Baghdad 2. Diyala 3. Saldin 4. Kirkuk Area IDP arrived from 4, Wassit Anbar Babil Ninawa 6, Region Emarah Camp Emarah Camps set up by Missan branch since Samarra bombing Date established 16 April tents 40 tent Note Established with Ministry of Displacement and Migration Iraqi Red Crescent Organization; Disaster Management Department 25