OCHA Situation Report No. 24
Sri Lanka: Vanni Emergency
3 July 2009


Source:
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

This report covers the period from 26 June to 2 July 2009. The next report
will be issued on or around 9 July

I. Highlights

- On 01 July, a team of Government officials assessed sites in 
Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya to plan possible resettlement 
in the near future.

- Japanese envoy for Peace Building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in 
Sri Lanka, Yasushi Akashi, was in Sri Lanka this week to attend the 
Economic Summit. He also met with the President and senior Government 
officials to discuss humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka.

- On 27 June, the first lady of Sri Lanka opened a new children's home 
(Siriliya Sewana) in Vavuniya for orphaned IDP children.

II. Access & Security

- In Vavuniya, there have been some improvements with regard to 
humanitarian access. However, agencies continue to report delays, 
occasional denial and differing procedures in accessing the IDP sites.

- On 28 June, a demonstration took place in Menik Farm zone 2 when IDPs 
were prevented from crossing fences to access other zones. There were no 
reports of injuries. The demonstration ended peacefully after alternative 
arrangements were made to access other zones. These include registering 
with the police before visiting relatives in another zone.

Full Report:
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