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08/05/2024
Tunisia
On 2 May 2024, security forces arrested and forcibly relocated at least 400 migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, including women and children, to desert areas near the Algerian border. Most of them were from Chad, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan. Reports indicate that they were left about 5km northwest of Jendouba city. Information on their needs are unclear, but they are without food and water. Access to other services, such as healthcare and shelter, is likely challenging. By 2 May, these people were setting a protest camp outside the UNHCR and IOM offices in Lac zone of Tunis governorate, as they did not have access to formal shelter or housing. Until 31 March, there were more than 16,300 refugees and asylum seekers registered with UNHCR, most of whom were from Sudan. Mednine and Tunis governorates were hosting the largest numbers of refugees and asylum seekers. (The National 07/05/2024, AJ 03/05/2024, UNHCR 02/04/2024)
07/05/2024
Brazil
Since 27 April 2024, record rainfall linked to El Niño has caused unprecedented flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, killing at least 95 people by 7 May. The flooding displaced 208,000 people and affected at least 1.5 million across the state. Floods had also deprived more than 1.4 million people of electricity and cut off telecommunications in 48 cities. The inundation of roads has isolated some towns and disrupted transportation. The flooding has also affected the states of Parana and Santa Catarina, increasing the number of casualties. More rainfall is expected in the coming days. The full impact of the floods is still unknown, but those affected are likely to need food, shelter, and WASH assistance. (WMO 06/05/2024, ECHO 08/05/2024, The Guardian 06/05/2024)
07/05/2024
Tanzania
On 4 May 2024, Tropical Cyclone Hidaya hit Mafia Island in Tanzania, leading to heavy rainfall and strong winds. Although the full impact of the cyclone is not yet known, Hidaya aggravated the already existing flooding situation in the country since August 2023. Between January–April 2024, the rains and floods killed at least 155 people, injured 236, and affected 200,000. Flooding also damaged 100,000 houses and inundated 76,700 hectares of farmland in Pwani and Morogoro regions alone. The impact of Hidaya is likely to further affect the livelihoods of the majority of the population, who depend on agriculture and livestock. School infrastructure, roads, bridges, and health facilities are also inundated. Floods have affected 14 of the 26 regions in Tanzania. Those affected likely need shelter, food, NFIs, and health services. (IFRC 08/05/2024, Xinhua 06/05/2024, The Independent 05/05/2024)
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