Indonesia - OCHA Consolidated Situation Report No. 117
22 February - 28 February 2003
ACEH (Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam)
General Situation
One GAM member was killed during the week according to local media reports.
Various local media reported that clashes occurred between GAM and TNI troops in
the new Peace Zone of Tiro sub-district of Pidie district on Wednesday (26 Feb.).
Both parties have blamed one another for initiating the attack. The two parties call for
JSC to investigate this violation against the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement
(CoHA). No casualties from the incident were reported.
A local newspaper, Waspada, reported on Thursday (27 Feb.) that a local GAM
Commander of Asahan, Tebing Tinggi sub-district, Langkat district, North Sumatra,
was shot dead by police troops during a raid of their hideout on Wednesday (26 Feb.).
Police forces also arrested another three GAM members.
JSC reported at a press conference on Thursday (27 Feb.) that another 18
international monitors including a high ranking Colonel from Thailand who was
specially assigned to support the verification team arrived in Banda Aceh.
The Public Information Unit (PIU) of JSC issued a press statement on Tuesday (25
Feb.) that PIU would be intensifying socialisation of the CoHA between GoRI and
GAM through deployment of 15 PIU field officers to eight districts of Great Aceh,
Pidie, Bireuen, North Aceh, East Aceh, Central Aceh, West Aceh and South Aceh.
Each district would receive two field officers. From 24 to 25 February, PIU and HDC
conducted orientation and training for the 15 field officers to carry out their main task
to socialize the CoHA and agreements under CoHA achieved by the JSC.
Population Movements
A local newspaper, Serambi, reported on Thursday (27 Feb.) that 1,857 IDPs (857
families) who have returned from North Sumatra and are currently taking shelter in an
animal slaughter house in Meunasah Mesjid village, outside Lhokseumawe, do not
have sufficient food stock. The IDPs have yet to return to their villages in Muara Dua
sub-district due to slow response from the Local Government. An IDP claimed that the
Government stopped emergency assistance and that a local official instructed the
IDPs to return to North Sumatra, rejecting their repatriation to North Aceh. The IDPs
camp coordinator in Meunasah Mesjid village reported that many IDPs have also left
the camp due to poor sanitation resources, leaving only 50% of the remaining
sheltered in the camp.
Food Security and Agriculture
WFP through an LNGO, KEMANG, in cooperation with Local Government authorities
started distribution of rice in Banda Dua and Banda Bera Sub-districts of Pidie
District. Out of 28 sub-districts, 13 most affected and poorest ones were identified for
distribution of rice in Pidie District. By the second week of March, the distribution of
rice through PMI would start in Bireuen, Aceh Besar, Aceh Utara and Aceh Timur
Districts.
Health
WHO's National Consultant traveled to the province from 23 to 27 February to conduct
a study of malaria cases in Aceh. The consultant visited hospitals and health centres
across Banda Aceh and Great Aceh districts to complete WHO's study of malaria
cases.
From 22 to 26 February, SC US together with local health cadres organised weighing
of under fives in eight villages of Tangse sub-district to identify a location with the
highest rate and numbers of malnourished children for introducing Positive Deviance
Nutritional Intervention (PDNI). The intervention will commence on 3 March.
From 23 to 25 February, SC US evaluated normalizing activities (i.e. drama play,
group playing session etc.) for children in Tangse sub-district as part of its
psychosocial programme.
Water and Sanitation
CARDI travelled to North Aceh district from 25 to 27 February for the possible
selection of resettlement/returnee sites. Under its "Rehabilitation/Construction of
Water Sanitation Facilities Programme", CARDI has already selected sites in Pidie,
Central, East and West Aceh districts. CARDI is also continuing decontamination and
cleaning up of logging activities that are part of its "Flood Emergency Response
Programme" in Nagan Raya and Barat Daya districts.
Education
UNICEF travelled to Pidie, North and East Aceh districts from 24 to 26 February to
meet the District Education Departments to develop a framework for UNICEF's
assistance in the education sector for 2003. UNICEF also targets assistance for
South Aceh district and a meeting regarding this matter has been held in Banda
Aceh.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
A livelihood team of CARDI conducted final evaluation from 24 to 25 February for its
income generation security projects in Samalanga and Peudada, Bireuen
sub-districts.
A micro-grants team of CARDI is traveling to East Aceh from 25 February to 2 March
to assess pre-selected local partners and communities.
Others
Oxfam GB conducted a two-day workshop from 20 to 21 February to provide theories
and practices on humanitarian protection issues for twenty field staff of six local
NGOs.
From 25 to 27 Feb, SC US attended and supported "Youth Forums" in Syiah Kuala
and Meuraxa sub-districts, Banda Aceh, to observe progress on formation of youth
organisations initiated by leadership training. The youth organisations are preparing
implementation of small community projects.
CENTRAL SULAWESI
General Situation
A local newspaper, Radar Sulteng, reported on Tuesday (25 Feb.) that around 3,500
students from Al-Khairat Islamic Institution staged a street rally on Monday (24 Feb.)
in Palu. The rally was a protest against the US' plans to attack Iraq.
Assessments
Mercy Corps conducted pre-monitoring of livelihood security in four villages of Parigi
sub-district on Wednesday (26 Feb.).
CWS conducted an initial assessment of beneficiaries in Mori Atas and Tojo
sub-districts for distribution of seeds and tools under its "Psychosocial Mental Health
(PMH) Programme". The assessment identified a total of 1,779 household
beneficiaries.
Food Security and Agriculture
CWS Poso distributed 6,275 litres of vegetable oil to 1,658 households in eight
villages in Lage and North Pamona sub-district, and 5,433 kg of red beans to 3,483
persons in three villages in North Pamona sub-district from 20 to 26 February.
Meanwhile, CWS Tentena distributed 13,860 kg of rice and 2,162 kg of red beans for
1,386 persons (362 households) in Mayoa and Pandayora villages in Mori sub-district.
On Saturday (22 Feb.), CARE finished its one-week training on cacao plantation in
Poso Kota. The training is part of "Poso Emergency for Agricultural Recovery
Livelihood Security (PEARLS)" project. Twenty two persons from the local community
and 11 persons from CARE attended the training.
Health
IMC conducted three IEC campaigns at posyandu in Poso City and North Pamona
sub-district with a total of 162 participants. The campaign topics included Diarrhoea,
Worms Disease, Immunisation, Antenatal Care, Safe Motherhood and Care of the
New Born. Three cadres and six Government health staff were involved in these
activities.
A mobile clinic of IMC operated in Sa'atu village, Poso Pesisir sub-district and treated
55 patients. IMC also distributed anti-worm tablets to 18 children under five years
during the operation. Four government staff from puskesmas and posyandu in these
two sub-districts also assisted.
IMC Team at Tentena referred one patient to Hospital Tentena due to
post-partum-haemorrhage. IMC midwife delivered the premature baby (6 month
gestation) as there was no doctor at the hospital at that time. The mother is safe, but
the baby remains in the hospital Intensive Care Unit.
Water and Sanitation
CWS distributed concrete to Uelene village, South Pamona sub-district, on Thursday
(27 Feb.) for development of 15 water and sanitation units.
CWS monitored and documented progress of its water and sanitation project in Lage,
Posunga, Kulinti and Petirodongi sub-district on Wednesday (26 Feb.).
Others
CWS finished a joint evaluation of its "Food Aid Programme" on Saturday (22 Feb.).
The evaluation team consisted of Government representatives (Satkorlak, Satlak and
Social Department), local partners and CWS representatives.
MALUKU
General Situation
A local newspaper, Ambon Ekspress, quoted the Deputy Chief of Police Maluku on
Monday and Tuesday (24 and 25 Feb.), saying that four Pakistani nationals were
arrested in the province for visa violations and were deported on Tuesday (25 Feb.).
Four officials from Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid) at the
Australian Embassy in Jakarta visited Ambon from 25 to 28 February. The purpose of
the visit was to assess the humanitarian situation in the province and progress of
activities funded by AusAid. The team met and held discussions with humanitarian
organisations, community leaders, the Governor and several Government officials.
Population Movement
Ambon Ekspress reported on Monday (24 Feb.) quoting the Deputy Head of Buru
district, Ir Bakri Lumbessy, that Maluku Provincial Government was responsible for
returning all IDPs from Buru Island to their places of origin, especially those who
came from Ambon. The Provincial Government will support the return process that
includes preparation of funds and facilities.
Assessments
On Seram island district, IMC conducted assessments in four newly rehabilitated
health posts (Pustu Tihuana, Polindes Wahakain, Pustu Wailoping and Pustu
Aketernate) in Kobisonta village, and two old centres in Wahai village (Polindes
Pasahari and Pustu Bessy).
On Ambon Island, CARDI completed school assessments in Tulehu village (10
schools and 5 community buildings), and Waiheru village (4 schools and 1 community
building). The purpose of the assessments was to identify basic needs of the schools.
Food Security and Agriculture
AcF finalised a compilation of reports on AcF activities covering 1999 - 2003 period.
AcF distributed booklets on subsistence agriculture together with seeds and tools in
Buru Island.
Health
A medical doctor from IMC participated in a training of Traditional Birth Attendant
(TBA) at Wamsisi Health Center in Buru Island from 22 to 24 February. The training
was attended by 23 TBA and facilitated by three professionals from Provincial Health
Department and IMC. Meanwhile, on Saturday (22 Feb.), another medical doctor from
IMC finished a comprehensive basic health training at Al-Fattah Hospital in Ambon
City. The programme was facilitated by Provincial Health authority.
UNICEF, IMC and Provincial Health authority held discussions on Wednesday (26
Feb.) to find the most uitable and effective process to implement training on Integrated
Childhood Sickness Management (Manajemen Terpadu Balita Sakit or MTBS) that is
expected to take place from 20 to 28 March. The training will be facilitated by
Provincial Health authority and funded by UNICEF and IMC.
IMC this week conducted a total of 1,508 medical consultations at its health stations
in Buru and Seram Island.
The IMC's health facilities rehabilitation programme in Ambon, Seram and Buru
Islands is still in progress.
Water and Sanitation
UNICEF supported rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities in thirty schools and
supported promotion of on-going hygiene programme in Buru Island.
AcF's programme for cleaning well, connecting water pipe line and tap, and
rehabilitation and construction of wells in some villages in Buru Island is in progress.
(Also see Consolidated Situation Report No. 116 covering the period of 15-21
February 2003).
Education
UNICEF conducted a two-day workshop from 24 to 26 February in Ambon City to
introduce "Creating Learning Communities for Children (CLCC)" programme. The
workshop is aimed at increasing the quality of primary school education through
developing school-based management and increasing community participation in
schools. Policy makers and education experts from Provincial and Local Government
attended the workshop. The workshop will be followed by a training of trainers (TOT)
for thirty selected master trainers from five districts. UNICEF is also providing school
supplies (i.e text-books, blackboard, stationeries etc.) to more than 150 schools in
Maluku province.
Mercy Corps funded an LNGO, Yayasan Bara Sehe, to distribute school supplies for
211 students in Ewiri village South Buru sub-district.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
Mercy Corps and its partners held a meeting on Monday (24 Feb.) to discuss
progress and plans on the on-going economic empowerment activities.
Mercy Corps and 32 LNGOs held a general meeting on Tuesday (25 Feb.) to discuss
an arrangement for shifting management responsibilities of the NGO Center from
Mercy Corps to an LNGO.
Under its Community Rehabilitation Programme (CRP), CARDI selected eleven
projects for which USD142,493 has been committed. The projects include school
building rehabilitation, income generating activities, small-scale business enterprise.
The projects will cover several villages on Ambon Island. CARDI has also considered
another five new projects for Ambon.
A Mercy Corps official participated in a "Public Health in a Complex Emergency"
workshop in Makasar, South Sulawesi on 21 February. At the workshop, the official
also facilitated discussions on "Protection and Security". "The UN Guiding Principles
on IDPs" booklets were distributed to the participants. Twenty participants from
humanitarian organisations, IDPs and community leaders attended the workshop.
Mercy Corps provided funds, and distributed seeds and tools to two LNGOs, Yayasan
El Badrik in Southeast Maluku for 34 displaced families (104 people) in Evu village of
Kei Kecil Island, and Yayasan Kilkilun Loor for 350 families (1,637 people) in Elralang,
Bombay, Wer Ohiker villages of Kei Besar Island. Mercy Corps also provided funds to
another LNGO, Yayasan Ina Hasa Laut, to re-new a contract for a warehouse that is
used for storing non-food items for future emergency needs.
NORTH MALUKU
Food Security and Agriculture
IRD distributed 7 MT (642 boxes) of breedlove (food supplement) to 2,823 students in
16 schools in Bacan sub-district from 18 to 24 February. In Obi sub-district, 4,6 MT
(423 boxes) of breedlove was distributed to 1,943 students in nine primary schools in
Galala, Anggai, Kampung Baru, Sum and Sambiki villages and 700 returnees in Air
Mangga villages from 18 to 22 February. In Gane Barat sub-district, IRD distributed 7
MT of breedlove (647 boxes) to 904 students in eight primary schools in Paspalele,
Yamli, Durian, Boso, Fulai, Doro and Cango villages and to 818 returnees in Boso and
Durian villages from 8 to 21 February.
Health
IMC continued its health services and mobile clinics in Kao-Malifut, Tobelo, Galela,
Bere-Bere, and Daruba sub-districts and treated 837 patients.
IMC continued rehabilitation of seven polindes and three pustus in Tobelo and Galela
sub-districts.
IMC conducted training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Traditional Birth
Attendant (TBA) that were delivered at special sessions in posyandu community in
Kukumutuk, Kao, Gol Gol and Dim Dim villages. The communities in these villages
also attended the training.
In Kao Malifut sub-district, IMC conducted Intensive Education Communication (IEC)
Campaign on "Malaria" and "Reproductive Health for Youth" from 19 to 21 February.
Meanwhile, several TBA training sessions were also conducted by IMC in Daruba
sub-district (covering Dehegila, Pilowo, Galo-Galo Island, Daeo, and Koloray Island
villages) from 18 to 21 February.
In Kao-Malifut sub-district, IMC also conducted Participatory Learning Action (PLA)
activities on "Health Live and Its Relation with Boards of Health Services" in Leleoto
village on 18 February, and on "Immunization and Family Planning" in Wari village on
Saturday (25 Feb.).
IMC donated and distributed TBA's kit in Koloray Island village of Daruba sub-district
on 21 February.
Water and Sanitation
CARDI conducted assessments on water, sanitation, health and hygiene condition in
three area groups, which consist of villages in Ibu and Sahu sub-districts (area group
1), in North Oba, South Oba, and Jailolo sub-districts (area group 2), and in Bacan
Island sub-district (area group 3).
Shelter and Non-Food Items
WVI monitored its Roofing Kit project in South Jailolo sub-district on 21 February.
WVI identified and selected the beneficiaries for its Housing Kit programme in nine
villages in Galela sub-district from 21 to 25 February, eight villages in South Jailolo
sub-district from 25 to 26 February, and four villages in Morotai Island sub-district from
24 to 26 February.
CORDAID reconstructed 60 houses (type 30 and 36) in South Jailolo, Jailolo, Sahu,
Ibu, Kao, Malifut sub-districts. In cooperation with two construction engineers,
CORDAID conducted an assessment on the damage of a maternity hospital in
Ternate.
UNDP monitored construction of its "Supporting Government Housing Programme".
Under this programme, UNDP provides stimulant for housing material assistance to
develop thirty houses in Boso village of West Gane sub-district, 46 houses in Yaba
village of East Bacan sub-district, 46 houses in Sambiki village of South Morotai
sub-district, and 46 houses in Tawakali village of North Mototai sub-district.
Education
WVI distributed text-books and snacks for its "School Event Programme" in Tobelo
sub-district (covering SD GMIH Gamboku, SD Inpres Gamhoku, SD Inpres I, SD
Inpres 2 Tobelo, SMP Kristen Tobelo, SMP Negeri 1 Tobelo, SD Inpres Popilo, SD
Inpres Mede, SD Inpres Wari and SD GMIH Gorua) from 24 to 26 February.
WVI distributed "Harmonis" magazine developed through its "Magazine Production"
programme to Galela sub-district (covering SD Madrasa Dokulamo, SD MI Toweka,
and SD GMIH Roko) on 21 to 24 February, Tobelo sub-district (covering SD Akhaerat
Kao, SD GMIH Din-Din, SD Negeri Gayok, SD Lap. Biang A, SD Negeri Ngoali, SD
Inpres Ngaimadodera, SD Negeri Gulo, SD Inpres Dowongi Maiti, SD GMIH Bobale
Gamhoku, SD Inpres Popilo and SD Inpres Mede) on 17 February, and Kao
sub-district (covering SD Akhaerat Kao, SD GMIH Din Din, SD Negeri Goyak, SD Inp.
Biang A, SD Negeri Ngoali, SD Inpres Ngaimadodera, SD Negeri Gulo, SD Inpres
Dowongi Maiti, and SD GMIH Bobale) on 21 to 24 February.
WVI monitored its education activity and "Magazine Production" programme in Galela
sub-district (covering SD Negeri Seki, SD Inpres Simau, SD Muhamadia 1, SD
Muhamadia 2 Igobula, SD Inpres Mamuya, SD GMIH Mamuya, SD Inpres Ori Bale,
Madrasa Ibtidaya Dokulamo, SD Inpres Gotalamo, and SD Inpres Gidiho) on 25 to 26
February, and Kao sub-district (covering SD Inpres Kao, SD Negeri Kao, SD Negeri
Wangeotak) on 26 February.
SC UK continued supporting teachers in Tobelo and Galela sub-districts to implement
a new teaching and learning method on a daily basis from 24 to 28 February.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
WVI distributed building materials for implementation of its infrastructure project in
Pune and Igobula villages of Galela sub-district on Wednesday (26 Feb.).
PAPUA
General Situation
Various local media reported debates on establishment of new provinces in Papua.
There has been no official procedure to legalize any new province and Papua still
remains one province. The Provincial Secretary, Drs. Decky Asmuruf, said to the
press on Wednesday (26 Feb.) that the Central Government would review the special
autonomy law for Papua (No.21/2001).
The Cenderawasih Satgas (task force) of Kopassus withdrew on Monday (24 Feb.)
after completing a one-year operation in Papua and returned to their Head-Quarters in
Jakarta. The Provincial Chief of TNI, Major General (Mayjen) Mahidin Simbolon stated
at the farewell ceremony that there would be no replacement of this team considering
stable and conducive security situation in Papua.
Various local media reported from 21 to 24 February that twelve high explosive
home-made bombs and some weapons were found in a house in Sorong town. The
current district police investigation indicated that the owner is Mohammad Coya, a
Pakistan businessman in Sorong. Chief of tribal council in Sorong, Semuel Mainolo,
stated to the press on Wednesday (26 Feb.) that the relevant Government institutions
should take significant and appropriate steps to investigate the case.
Food Security and Agriculture
Various local media reported that Kurima, Kurulu, Assologaima, Tiom, and Okbibab
sub-districts of Jayawijaya district are suffering from food shortage since hectares of
crops, gardens, and plantations had been destroyed by frequent natural disasters
(heavy rainfalls, earthquakes, landslides, floods, and epidemic diseases). No
humanitarian assistance has been distributed to these areas.
Health
Various local media reported a dengue outbreak in Kurima sub-district. According to
Cendrawasih Pos on 21 February, 43 people died in Tangma, Ukwa, Usere, and Ukha
villages. No appropriate medical assessments or emergency actions have been taken
so far.
In cooperation with the Local Government, UNICEF conducted a four-day training on
HIV/AIDS prevention in Biak from 24 to 27 February. Some forty school teachers and
head masters from Biak Numfor, Sorong, Manokwari, Jayapura, and Jayawijaya
participated at the training.
Education
A new College of Agriculture Development (Sekolah Tinggi Penyuluh Pertanian or
STTP) was officially opened on Monday (24 Feb.) in Manokwari, Papua. Dr Sinis
Munandar, who represented the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, stated in the
opening ceremony that the Department of Agriculture in Jakarta has established six
colleges in Medan, Bogor, Magelang/Jogjakarta, Malang, Gowa, and Manokwari. This
new college is expected to cover the eastern provinces of NTT (West Timor), Maluku,
and North Maluku.
The Local Government of Yamagata Prefecture in Japan, donated IDR 500 million to
fund the education sector in Papua. The President of Yamagata Papua Friendship
Association, Yoshida Yoichi, stated in Jayapura that the fund would be distributed
through local education organisations. He also invites cultural groups from Papua to
take part in the international cultural exhibition that will take place in Yamagata in
September 2003.
Others
Papuan Tribal Chief Council (Dewan Adat Papua or DAP) held a four-day conference
in Sentani, Jayapura, from 26 February to 1 March. Cendrawasih Pos on Wednesday
and Thursday (26 and 27 Feb.) quoted the Chairman of the Council, Tom Beanal,
saying that the conference was aimed at reviewing DAP's annual programme and
analysing current situation in the province.
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