Indonesia - OCHA Consolidated Situation Report No. 106
7 - 13 December 2002
MALUKU
General Situation
The recently appointed acting Governor for Maluku Province, Hari Sinyo Sarundayang,
arrived in Ambon City to take up his post. The event was preceded by demonstrations
by two groups who objected to the appointment.
Two bombing incidents were reported in Ambon city. One was about 500 meters away
from the office premises of the UN and aid agencies. No casualties or damage was
reported and investigation is in progress.
A local newspaper, Ambon Ekspress, reported on Sunday (8 Dec.), that following a
boat accident involving residents from two neighboring vi! llages of Asilulu and Ureng
on Ambon Island, a fighting broke out and resulted in the death of three persons and
the burning of thirty houses. The local authorities have taken necessary actions.
On Wednesday (11 Dec.), a local newspaper, Ambon Ekspress, reported a fire
incident in Siri Sori village Ambon Island, which destroyed 450 clove trees owned by
the villagers. The villagers suspected that the actors behind the fire were criminals
from the neighboring village of Ulat on Ambon Island. Meanwhile, security forces have
acknowledged the rise of tension because of this incident. As a response, a security
measurement was being taken.
Assessment
CARDI started an assessment of the school rehabilitation and furniture distribution in
some schools in Pohon Manga, Paso, Halong, Wayame, Hila and Tulehu villages on
Ambon Island.
Health
IMC clinic boat "The Srikandi" is distributing drugs to health posts in East and North
Seram districts. IMC repo! rted that a total 594 patients have attended the health
centres in Seram and Buru Islands. Four of 20 planned health posts in Seram Island
have been rehabilitated.
A team of MSF-B provided 198 consultations at its supported health centres on
Ambon Island. Meanwhile, more cases of measles were identified in Tengah village
and on Ambon Island. A vaccination programme targeting 600 children (6 months to
12 year olds) was started on Friday (13 Dec.)
A consultant of MSF-B has completed a one-month mental health assessment
project covering health centres in Ambon and surrounding sub districts.
Water and Sanitation
Mercy Corps funded a local NGO to build 10 units latrines (MCK) and 3 public
hydrants for 1,530 people in Limboro village and Luhu village on Seram Island.
A water and sanitation team of AcF has constructed a borehole in Air Manis
sub-district on Ambon Island and two wells in Ameth sub-district on Saparua Island.
A water and ! sanitation team of MSF-B is in West Seram for routine support and
maintenance.
Reconciliation and Economic Recovery
AcF has completed an Income Generating Programme in Leihutu and Salahutu
sub-districts. Programmes in Tehoru and West Seram sub-districts are still in
progress.
CARDI has completed the rehabilitation of community centre premises in Pohon
Manga village on Ambon Island.
Mercy Corps funded a local NGO to conduct Micro Finance Institution Training for 33
local NGOs at the NGO Community Centre in Ambon City.
Mercy Corps funded two local NGOs from Tual to attend Micro Finance Training in
Ambon.
A local newspaper, Koran Info, reported on Wednesday (11 Dec.) that UNDP Maluku
Recovery Programme in cooperation with a local NGO Lakpesdam NU Tingkat II
Ambon, handed over materials for prayers and recreation on Thursday (5 Dec.). These
materials including music and sports equipment are expected to benefit 241 orphans
at communit! y centres in Batu Mera, Nurul Ikhlas, Kebun Cengkeh and Waihaong
areas on Ambon Island.
NORTH MALUKU
General Situation
According to a Government official, thousands of people who were unsuccessful in a
recent Government recruitment programme are expected to demonstrate against the
Governor when he returns from Jakarta late next week. Over 20,000 people applied for
the jobs but only about 300 were accepted in the recruitment exercise.
The North Maluku Government is reviewing a proposal from the Central Government to
revoke the Civil Emergency in the province. Several Government officials have informed
OCHA that although the Government acknowledged the improved security situation,
the Civil Emergency would still be expected to remain for at least another 6 months.
(see General Situation NORTH MALUKU Consolidated Situation Report No. 105).
Population Movement
The Head of the Provincial Social Affairs in Ternate has informed OCHA! that the
Central Government has approved funds to assist IDPs who had returned earlier but
had not received any Government assistance. The IDPs will receive assistance for Life
Security, Life Support and housing. There are also plans to move the remaining 500
IDP families, who are still staying in Ternate camps, to Tobelo before the end of the
year.
Food Security and Agriculture
A WFP staff from Jakarta was in Ternate from 10 to 13 December to verify their food
stocks stored in Dolog (Government Institution for Logistics Affair) warehouse.
WVI conducted training for fishermen groups in Tutumaloleo village, Togasa, Jere and
Beringin Jaya sub- villages, Galela sub-district from 11 to 12 December.
Health
WHO reported that malaria outbreaks occurred this month in the province. The health
surveillance teams have reported the high mortality rate and prevalence up to 60% of
Malaria Parasitemia among children in Propaganda village in Bacan sub-! district,
Gurua village in Tobelo sub-district and Guraping village in North Oba sub-district. At
least 25 deaths have been reported in these villages.
UNICEF reported that Cold Chain equipment has arrived in Ternate. The equipment
including refrigerators, vaccine cold boxes, and a freezer will be handed over to the
Health Department of Ternate City, North Maluku District and Central Halmahera
District, so that the Health Department in those areas could provide more effective and
qualified immunisation coverage.
Water and Sanitation
CARDI continued monitoring its water and sanitation projects in Jailolo, Sahu, Ibu,
South Oba, North Oba, West Gane, Bacan and Obi sub-districts from 12 to 14
December.
Shelter and Non-food Items
WVI monitored its roofing kits project in Sabatai Baru village, South Morotai
sub-district and distributed roofing kits to: Korago and Tawakali villages in North
Morotai sub-district; and Aru Irian and Tilei Pantai v! illages in South West Morotai
sub-district.
Education
The Youth Civic Participation Initiative team of CARDI is assessing sites for
implementing its programmes in Jailolo, Sahu, and Ibu sub-districts this week.
WVI coordinated with KPM (Public Education Committee) of SD (Elementary School)
Inpres 1 and 2 in Tobelo to provide equipment for its Happy House project. WVI also
coordinated with KPM of SD Negeri Popilo/Mede, SD Inpres Wari, SD GMIH Gorua,
SD Bertingkat, and SMP (Junior High School) Kristen Tobelo for implementation of its
Play Ground project. WVI also monitored its Happy House project in SD GMIH 4
Tobelo.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
WVI conducted a survey to determine the location for its CRP (Community Recovery
Project) II in Pune, Limau, Ori/Balle, Lalonga, and Bibisingo villages. It also socialised
and made proposals of CRP projects in Dodinga, Toniku, Pasir Putih, and Riobari
villages, South Jailolo sub-district.
Others
OCHA with the collaboration of the Khairun University, Ternate conducted a second
workshop, 'The Media-Bridging Communities', for local journalists from 13 to 14
December. 17 print and electronic journalists attended the workshop funded by USAID
Office of Conflict and Peace Building.
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