Indonesia - OCHA Consolidated Situation Report No. 107
14 December - 20 December 2002
MALUKU
General Situation
Some incidents were reported during the week: on Saturday (14 Dec.), a bomb was
discovered near a security post in Batu Meja area (Ambon city); on Monday (16
Dec.), two self-made bombs were discovered at Halong Atas water reservoir at Halong
Navy Complex in Ambon city suburb; and on Tuesday (17 Dec.), a suspected
package of a self-made bomb was discovered on Jl. Ponegoro, Urimessing village of
Ambon Island. However, after further investigations it was found to be firecrackers.
A local newspaper, Ambon Ekspress, on Wednesday (18 Dec.) reported that some
30 IDP representatives from 4 villages (Waipoti , Wainabe, Waikase and Waiula) in
Buru district, held a peaceful demonstration in front of the Maluku Governor's office on
Tuesday (17 Dec.). They demanded attention from the Government on their relocation
issue. The government had agreed to accommodate IDPs who were willing to relocate
to Buru Island until 16 December 2002. However until today, this agreement has not
been implemented yet.
Assessments
CARDI started an assessment process of community development programme
proposals. A total of 50 proposals have been received by CARDI.
MSF-B has sent a team to assess the situation of water and sanitation condition in
West Seram. AcF has sent a team in Tehoru sub-district on Seram Island to assess
the possibility of implementing income-generating projects. The team also conducted
a post monitoring of previous activities, which has already been completed.
AcF presented a report on a recent assessment in Northeast, North and Northwest
Buru districts regarding food security, and water and sanitation problems. The report
concluded that most areas are severely suffering from inadequate food and water
supply. Traditional coping mechanisms have been badly affected and there is need for
food assistance. AcF is planning to provide food assistance and to conduct an
inter-agency assessment mission to see the possibility of implementing a joint
intervention for a long-term solution.
MC Ambon staff went on mission to Tual district, Southwest Maluku to conduct a
preliminary monitoring of water and sanitation projects, and to assess the usage of
the new Economic Empowerment guidelines provided by the organisation during a
workshop in Ambon recently.
Health
IMC reported that a total of 383 consultations were provided by its health stations in
Wamsisi, Leksula and Waemulang sub-districts of Buru district. Some diseases
identified were malaria, diarrhoea and URTI (Upper Respiratory Tract Infections). In
Seram district, a total of 1,184 consultations were made in: health centres in Taniwel,
Werinama, Kobisonto; mobile clinic in Masohi; and Masohi hospital. In consultations
with KESGAP (Military Health Unit) medical personnel, the paediatrician of IMC's
mobile clinic in Masohi reported that 30% of children in Masohi area suffered from
clinical pulmonary tuberculosis.
In collaboration with the local health department from Tulehu sub-district on Ambon
Island, MSF-B health team provided 468 consultations through their mobile clinic in
Ambon, and carried out 237 vaccinations for measles in Tengah Tengah village on
Friday (13 Dec.).
MSF-B also supplied essential drugs to Al Fattah hospital for the treatment of the
casualties of Asilulu/Ureng fighting reported last week.
Water and Sanitation
Mercy Corps funded a crisis centre in Tual district to implement a water and
sanitation project in Bombay Village, Kei Besar. The organisation also provided
funding for a local NGO, Yayasan Tagalaya, to implement a water and sanitation
project in Ohoiren village on Kei Kecil Island of Tual district, Southwest Maluku
province.
AcF water and sanitation team have completed the construction of a connecting pipe
in Batu Tagepe (1,2,3), and Lorong Putri 2 villages on Ambon Island. Meanwhile, the
projects in STAIN, Wara and Lorong Silale villages, on Ambon Island, are still on
going.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
AcF has completed an Income Generation Programme in Baguala, Haruku, Salahutu
Piru and Teon-Nela-Serua (T.N.S) sub-districts and is currently processing the data.
Other
CARDI organised kite competition in Wayame and Pohon Manga villages. Some 110
children and youth decorated kites with peace messages and flew them. The
organisation also facilitated a training on Participation Methods for 20 youths
facilitators in Pohon Manga village. CARDI also assisted the communities in preparing
Christmas events in Paso, Wai and Suli. Children and youth were involved in the
preparations of poetry reading and music performances.
A local newspaper, Ambon Ekspress, reported that a community meeting was held
on Tuesday (19 Dec.), at Pattimura University in Ambon. The meeting was aimed at
formulating an agreed way to support the government policies in order to solve issues
relating to the conflict in Maluku. The meeting was facilitated by Pattimura University
and was attended by local kings, community leaders, religious leaders, and young
people of Ambon and Central Maluku. The meeting concluded with a seven-points
agreement to support the government policies in order to solve the conflict in Maluku.
NORTH MALUKU
General Situation
The election process of the Regent (Bupati) of Central Halmahera district has been
completed and approved by both the Provincial and Central Government. Hassan Doa,
who is nominated by Golkar Party, will be officially installed as the new Regent next
week.
Population Movement
At an IDP workshop in Ternate, the North Maluku Social Affairs office clarified that the
total number of IDPs from North Maluku, who were still living in Manado and Bitung,
North Sulawesi, was about 9,000 people, instead of 26,000 as previously reported.
Food Security and Agriculture
WVI conducted training for some fishermen groups in Toniku, Tataleka and Gamlenge
villages, in South Jailolo sub-district from 16 to 18 December, and assisted the
fishermen groups in Talapo, Matsa and Ngofakiaha villages in Malifut sub-district and
in Akelaha Pasir Putih, and Dodingan villages in South Jailolo sub-district, to prepare
a proposal for fishing kit tools.
Health
WHO-EHA sponsored the Provincial Health Office in conducting training on sexually
transmitted infections (STI) syndrome targeted to doctors from 16 to 19 December.
The training was attended by 29 doctors from both communities. A similar training
session for nurses will be conducted from 20 to 23 December. Trainers from WHO
Jakarta facilitated the training.
Water and Sanitation
UNDP has completed their water supply project in Soatobaru village to provide the
community with three wells and a water pump. UNDP has also completed the
servicing of 12 wells and provided 2 water pumps in Duma village. Both villages are in
Galela sub-district.
Water and sanitation (WATSAN) team from CARDI is travelling to Bacan from 19 to
23 December to conduct an assessment activity.
Shelter and Non-Food Items
WVI distributed roofing kit assistance in Tiley, Tiley Raja, Wayabula, Aru Irian, Lusuo
villages in North Morotai sub-district from 12 - 18 December.
Education
WVI in Tobelo sub-district distributed building materials for school renovations of
SMPN 1 Tobelo, SDN Wari and SD GMIH Gorua from 12 to 16 December. WVI also
held meetings with all WVI Zone II Education and Magazine staff.
UNICEF carried out an assessment to determine the level of interest and opportunity
for a "catch-up" workshop in Galela sub-district together with their local partner, LML,
for their peace education programme.
UNICEF presented the Convention on the Rights of the Child at the Media Workshop
for local journalists organized by OCHA.
UNICEF together with CARDI travelled to Jailolo and Sahu to monitor their School in a
Box project, school tents project, textbook distribution, and CARDI's youth
programme funded by UNICEF.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
WVI monitored and sosialised their CRP II project in Bobisingo, Limau, Roko, Pune,
Lalonga, Mamuya, Togawa, Luari, and Togoli villages of Tobelo and Galela sub-district
and in Malifut sub-district. WVI also made proposal for their CRP I project in
Gamsungi and Dum-Dum villages in South Jailolo.
WVI distributed local materials for MCK Type 1 project in Matsa village and MCK
Type 2 in Ngofagita village of Malifut sub-district from16 to17 December, and for
Polindes in Togawa village of Galela sub-district on Tuesday (17 Dec.).
Other
OCHA and the North Maluku Government conducted a 2-day IDP workshop in Ternate
from 18 to 19 December. The workshop showcased the performance of the North
Maluku Government in resolving IDP problems, as well as discussed other IDP
issues, such as property and land rights, and claims of IDPs. Provincial Government
representatives from Aceh and Maluku, IDP representatives, local and international
NGOs, Barkonas, and local Government officials attended the workshop, which was
officially opened by the Vice Governor.
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