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Muqdisho Saturday, September 06 2008 SMC
Main developments A 35 truck convoy transporting WFP’s assorted food commodities was caught in crossfire on 3 September, between Bakool regional forces and TFG forces at a checkpoint in Baidoa, Bay region. Two people died and one was wounded. Following the incident, the convoy is proceeding to various destinations in central Somalia. Fierce fighting was reported on the morning of 3 September between Ethiopian/TFG forces and insurgents in Mogadishu’s Wardhiigleey and Hodan districts. Unconfirmed reports indicate that more than 8 people were killed and more than 60 others wounded. On 2 September, a roadside bomb targeting AMISOM forces detonated near the UN compound, Medina district, Mogadishu, as the forces carried out their routine mine sweep in the area. No casualties were reported, but unconfirmed numbers of civilians were displaced. In Jowhar, Middle Shabelle, fighting between two different factions of the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) was reported on 31 August. The fighting was allegedly a result of a dispute between senior ICU officers in the town, with one reportedly supporting the Djibouti opposition group while the other supports the Asmara group. Following the fighting, UNHAS cancelled flights into Jowhar. The town remained tense with people staying inside while the main market was temporarily closed. Humanitarian Response Despite the insecurity that continues to limit humanitarian activities, aid workers continue to strive to respond to needs. In Marka, WFP, in partnership with INGO COSV, started road works through a Food-for-Work project. The project started on 1 September, with some 270 participants of whom 120 are female and 150 male. WFP has committed approximately 200 metric tons of assorted food commodities to support the rehabilitation of a 14km stretch of road from the airport, which becomes impassable during heavy rains. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) supplied Kismayo hospital with three complete kits for treating the war-wounded and 600kg of dressing material. In addition, ICRC organised the secondment of four Somali medical staff and one ICRC doctor to the hospital in response to hundreds of people wounded following fighting between the ICU and local militias in Kismayo two weeks ago. The team started work on 29 August and
has since performed more than 160 surgical interventions (an average of 25 operations per day). The team will also In Laas Caanood, Sool region in Puntland, 300 households of IDPs in five villages benefited from a UNICEF distribution of Non-Food Items. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) ceased its medical activities in one of its clinics situated between Wardhiigleey and Hodan districts in Mogadishu. A statement released on 2 September said that this is due to increased fighting that has led to unacceptable security risks for MSF patients and staff. The clinic delivered essential health care services to children under-12 years old and expectant mothers. Despite the closure, MSF continues to deliver vital health care services in and around Mogadishu and throughout South/Central Somalia. Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP)
The CAP consultation for Puntland was held in Garowe on 28 August, with an estimated 100 participatns, including They also identified priorities, access issues and solutions, constriants and how to adopt assistance to changing environment. Work on the 2009 cluster response plans for Puntland was also completed. Workshops have already
taken place in Somaliland and in Nairobi on South/Central. Forcus has been on defining priorities/scenarios and Somaliweyn Media Center
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