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10UNROME12
2010-02-02 18:21:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
UN Rome
Cable title:
WORLD FOOD PROGRAM: SOMALIA OPERATIONS SITUATION UPDATE AS
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 UN ROME 000012
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR IO/HS, PRM/MCE, AF AND EB/IFD/ODA
USAID FOR DCHA, FFP, OFDA, AND AFRICA BUREAU
NAIROBI FOR GEORGIANNA PLATT, SUREKA KHANDAGLE, NICK COX AND PETE MOHAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: WFP AORC EAID PREF UNHCR
SUBJECT: WORLD FOOD PROGRAM: SOMALIA OPERATIONS SITUATION UPDATE AS
OF FEBRUARY 2, 2010
REF: A) 09 STATE 132604; B) UN ROME 01; C) UN ROME 03; D) UN ROME 08; AND E) UN ROME 10
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 UN ROME 000012
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR IO/HS, PRM/MCE, AF AND EB/IFD/ODA
USAID FOR DCHA, FFP, OFDA, AND AFRICA BUREAU
NAIROBI FOR GEORGIANNA PLATT, SUREKA KHANDAGLE, NICK COX AND PETE MOHAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: WFP AORC EAID PREF UNHCR
SUBJECT: WORLD FOOD PROGRAM: SOMALIA OPERATIONS SITUATION UPDATE AS
OF FEBRUARY 2, 2010
REF: A) 09 STATE 132604; B) UN ROME 01; C) UN ROME 03; D) UN ROME 08; AND E) UN ROME 10
1. (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please
handle accordingly.
2. (SBU) On February 2, WFP reported that artillery/mortar
exchanges between militants and the TFG over the weekend in
Mogadishu did not impact WFP operations as there was no shelling
in the vicinity of the port where WFP operates. WFP expressed
some concern about possible expansion of the shelling into the
port area.
3. (SBU) On February 1, WFP disseminated its latest situation
report to the WFP Executive Board. The text is pasted in its
entirety below:
BEGIN REPORT
"WFP Somalia Operations Situation
As of February 1, 2010
Summary Update
-- As of last weekend UNHAS flights from Nairobi to Hargeisa
have been diverted to Berbera due to the deterioration of the
Hargeisa runway. It has become unsafe for use by the jet
aircraft operating Nairobi-Hargeisa route. Caravan-operated
flights will fly between Berbera and Hargeisa. UNDP plans to
rehabilitate the airstrip after resolving issues with the
Somaliland authorities.
-- 60 mt of assorted WFP commodities arrived safely in Afgoye
from Mogadishu. This is the first delivery to Afgoye since WFP
temporarily suspended operations in Southern Somalia. Additional
commodities recently offloaded in Mogadishu will be delivered to
Afgoye IDPs.
-- On 27 January 2010, a delegation from the Somali Transitional
Federal Government, comprised of the Minister of State for
Planning and International Cooperation, the Minister of Higher
Education and the Somali Ambassador to Kenya held talks with WFP
Somalia in Nairobi on mutual cooperation. The delegation
expressed gratitude to WFP for the support to the Somali people
through food assistance and recovery projects.
-- WFP and Partners distributed 1,228 mt of assorted food
commodities to 98,400 beneficiaries under General Food
Distribution (GFD) in Hobyo, Galkayo, and Hardhere Districts of
Mudug Region. A further 347 mt was distributed to 43,800
beneficiaries in Adaado District, Galgadud Region. Food intended
for 92 households in Elgula village, South Hobyo could not be
delivered as the residents had vacated the village due to
conflict and severe drought.
-- The Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit for Somalia
(FAO/FSNAU),together with FEWS NET Somalia, presented the
findings of the Post Deyr `09/10 Seasonal Assessment and
Analysis at a special meeting on January 29, 2010. It indicated
a mixed picture of overall rainfall performance: normal to above
normal rainfall in most parts of South, but below normal to very
poor in Central, Northeast and parts of the Northwest regions.
A press release is expected to be issued by FSNAU early this
week.
-- WFP will release updated beneficiary numbers and commodity
requirements in the coming weeks based on the FSNAU findings.
-- A total 2,904 mt of assorted food was offloaded at Mogadishu
port and 593 mt at Berbera port.,
-- Flights to Galkayo, Bossasso and Hergeisa are continuing
while flights to Mogadishu are approved on a case by case basis.
WFP Security Update
-- Mogadishu: Day missions for international staff members are
possible subject to UNDSS New York Security Clearance. WFP
National staff members continue to operate from the seaport.
UN ROME 00000012 002 OF 002
Reports indicate that VBIED and or PBIED attacks are highly
expected to occur in Mogadishu Villa Somalia, MIA, Seaport and
UNCC are at particular risk.
-- Puntland: Assassinations and hand grenade explosions are
expected to continue especially in Galkacyo, Bossasso and
Garowe. The Sool region, in particular the capital Las Anod
remains a hot spot, as both Somaliland and Puntland claim this
territory and has fought over its control. There is currently no
indication that extremists from south central zones are behind
recent attacks. Considering recent incidents, there is a trend
of increased insecurity and instability in Las Anod, resulting
in reduced access for UN missions.
-- In Hargeisa, Bossasso and Galkacyo, international staff
members are present and able to continue with programme
activities for Northern and Central Regions. Somaliland
presidential elections remain the highest point of concern,
followed by threats of suicide attacks." END REPORT
COUSIN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR IO/HS, PRM/MCE, AF AND EB/IFD/ODA
USAID FOR DCHA, FFP, OFDA, AND AFRICA BUREAU
NAIROBI FOR GEORGIANNA PLATT, SUREKA KHANDAGLE, NICK COX AND PETE MOHAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: WFP AORC EAID PREF UNHCR
SUBJECT: WORLD FOOD PROGRAM: SOMALIA OPERATIONS SITUATION UPDATE AS
OF FEBRUARY 2, 2010
REF: A) 09 STATE 132604; B) UN ROME 01; C) UN ROME 03; D) UN ROME 08; AND E) UN ROME 10
1. (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please
handle accordingly.
2. (SBU) On February 2, WFP reported that artillery/mortar
exchanges between militants and the TFG over the weekend in
Mogadishu did not impact WFP operations as there was no shelling
in the vicinity of the port where WFP operates. WFP expressed
some concern about possible expansion of the shelling into the
port area.
3. (SBU) On February 1, WFP disseminated its latest situation
report to the WFP Executive Board. The text is pasted in its
entirety below:
BEGIN REPORT
"WFP Somalia Operations Situation
As of February 1, 2010
Summary Update
-- As of last weekend UNHAS flights from Nairobi to Hargeisa
have been diverted to Berbera due to the deterioration of the
Hargeisa runway. It has become unsafe for use by the jet
aircraft operating Nairobi-Hargeisa route. Caravan-operated
flights will fly between Berbera and Hargeisa. UNDP plans to
rehabilitate the airstrip after resolving issues with the
Somaliland authorities.
-- 60 mt of assorted WFP commodities arrived safely in Afgoye
from Mogadishu. This is the first delivery to Afgoye since WFP
temporarily suspended operations in Southern Somalia. Additional
commodities recently offloaded in Mogadishu will be delivered to
Afgoye IDPs.
-- On 27 January 2010, a delegation from the Somali Transitional
Federal Government, comprised of the Minister of State for
Planning and International Cooperation, the Minister of Higher
Education and the Somali Ambassador to Kenya held talks with WFP
Somalia in Nairobi on mutual cooperation. The delegation
expressed gratitude to WFP for the support to the Somali people
through food assistance and recovery projects.
-- WFP and Partners distributed 1,228 mt of assorted food
commodities to 98,400 beneficiaries under General Food
Distribution (GFD) in Hobyo, Galkayo, and Hardhere Districts of
Mudug Region. A further 347 mt was distributed to 43,800
beneficiaries in Adaado District, Galgadud Region. Food intended
for 92 households in Elgula village, South Hobyo could not be
delivered as the residents had vacated the village due to
conflict and severe drought.
-- The Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit for Somalia
(FAO/FSNAU),together with FEWS NET Somalia, presented the
findings of the Post Deyr `09/10 Seasonal Assessment and
Analysis at a special meeting on January 29, 2010. It indicated
a mixed picture of overall rainfall performance: normal to above
normal rainfall in most parts of South, but below normal to very
poor in Central, Northeast and parts of the Northwest regions.
A press release is expected to be issued by FSNAU early this
week.
-- WFP will release updated beneficiary numbers and commodity
requirements in the coming weeks based on the FSNAU findings.
-- A total 2,904 mt of assorted food was offloaded at Mogadishu
port and 593 mt at Berbera port.,
-- Flights to Galkayo, Bossasso and Hergeisa are continuing
while flights to Mogadishu are approved on a case by case basis.
WFP Security Update
-- Mogadishu: Day missions for international staff members are
possible subject to UNDSS New York Security Clearance. WFP
National staff members continue to operate from the seaport.
UN ROME 00000012 002 OF 002
Reports indicate that VBIED and or PBIED attacks are highly
expected to occur in Mogadishu Villa Somalia, MIA, Seaport and
UNCC are at particular risk.
-- Puntland: Assassinations and hand grenade explosions are
expected to continue especially in Galkacyo, Bossasso and
Garowe. The Sool region, in particular the capital Las Anod
remains a hot spot, as both Somaliland and Puntland claim this
territory and has fought over its control. There is currently no
indication that extremists from south central zones are behind
recent attacks. Considering recent incidents, there is a trend
of increased insecurity and instability in Las Anod, resulting
in reduced access for UN missions.
-- In Hargeisa, Bossasso and Galkacyo, international staff
members are present and able to continue with programme
activities for Northern and Central Regions. Somaliland
presidential elections remain the highest point of concern,
followed by threats of suicide attacks." END REPORT
COUSIN