UNJLC DARFUR BULLETIN thJune, 2005

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1 United Nations Joint Logistics Centre Source UNJLC Access: PUB UNJLC DARFUR BULLETIN 65 29thJune, 2005 UNJLC DARFUR BULLETIN th June, 2005 The aim of the UNJLC bulletins is to provide a concise weekly overview of UNJLC activities and the present logistical situation in regard to the planning and preparedness for the crisis in Darfur. Contact details for all UNJLC offices are available on the UNJLC website at Please note that we are now only ing a simple text version of the report for users in Sudan with low bandwidth. Users with web access may also see the report and download the PDF version on the UNJLC website at You can subscribe/unsubscribe to the UNJLC Darfur Bulletin at the following address: or by sending an to sudan.bulletin@unjlc.org with subscribe Darfur Bulletin or unsubscribe Darfur Bulletin in the subject line. If subscribing - could you please supply us with your name and the name of your organization. CONTENTS 1. Highlights 2. Security 3. Common NFI Pipeline 4. Surface Transport 5. Air Operations 6. Fuel Prices 7. Logistics Assessment 8. Miscellaneous 1. Highlights The German Government has verbally agreed to contribute US$2 million for the procurement and in country delivery of NFI commodities to the Darfurs. US$1.27 million from DFID has also been committed but not yet received. (Source: UNICEF) Sudan Airways commenced commercial flights into Juba from both Khartoum and Nairobi on 22 June. The Khartoum-Juba-Khartoum route operates three times per week, whilst Nairobi-Juba-Nairobi is currently operating once a week. (Source: Sudan Airways) Date created: 05/02/05 Date last change 05/02/05 Page 1 of 6

2 The humanitarian community continues to advocate for necessary funding to recommence the NFI air transport service, which ceased operations 15 June. In the meantime agencies are advised to send cargo by surface transport. 2. SECURITY North Darfur: INGOs remained in Tawila base camp on July, as tension was high in surrounding areas following several reported incidents. (Source: OCHA) South Darfur: As a result of reported incidents earlier this week, humanitarian access for both food and NFI into areas surrounding Manawashi has ceased. (Source: WVI and UNDSS) Owing to complications surrounding the relocation of Kalma Camp, one of the largest in the state, the Humanitarian Assistance Commission is not permitting commercial traffic into the camp. The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) continue to assess the three main truck routes for UN movement. The following corridors remain UN No-Go: (Source: UNDSS) Nyala Manawashi El Fasher Nyala Kass Nyala Labado Muhajaria Ed Daen West Darfur: No incidents have been reported on the major supply routes to El Geneina from El Fasher and Nyala and all routes remain UN GO. For routes to locations beyond El Geneina, UNDSS has declared the following UN NO-GO: Direct route Geneina-Habilla The alternative route of El Geneina Sisi Monei Habilla is therefore recommended for those travelling to Habilla. 3. COMMON NFI PIPELINE NFI Commodities NFI Stock Levels in Sudan as of 21 June, 2005 El Obeid El Geneina Nyala El Fasher Total Totals from 31 May Blankets 240, , ,163 69, , ,149 Plastic Sheet 4x5m 365 3,655 30,567 7,290 41,877 41,244 Plastic sleeping mats - 1,550 1,175 5,010 7,735 2,510 Soap (Kg) 848, ,376 94,226 65,556 1,272, ,764 Mosquito Nets - 15,980 34,145 16,328 66,453 54,985 Jerry can 10 lt 20 lt - 8,295 21,402 9,513 39,210 56,636 Page 2 of 6

3 Bucket w. lid, 20 lt 111,561 15,049 20,385 14, , ,574 Sanitary material Women's wraps ,003 South Darfur: The UNICEF-procured NFI stocks dispatched from El Obeid have arrived in Nyala. The recent stock arrivals, mostly plastic sheeting, have been allocated for distribution, however, some distribution delays may be experienced pending security and transport to beneficiary locations. West Darfur: NFI s released this week NGO NFI Commodity No. of HH s Beneficiaries CRS Partial NFI Basket * 1,088 Mastura, Newly displaced IDPs CRS Partial NFI Basket * 689 Gozdega, Newly displaced IDPs Oxfam Soap 3,049 Habilla *Partial NFI basket excludes plastic sleeping mats, sanitary material and women s wraps which have had a break in the pipeline. The prioritisation of NFI distributions remains as follows: 1) Newly displaced IDPs 2) Locations with limited access in the rainy season 3) Locations in close vicinity to Geneina CRS expect to finish NFI distribution to North West Darfur locations by 15 July. 4. SURFACE TRANSPORT Weekly Surface Transport Loads in Khartoum: 14 June 20 June Actual Load Date NGO FASHER GENEINA NYALA Grand Total 14/06/2005 IOM 13,760 13,760 WVI 6,180 6,180 IOM 24,150 24,150 IRWW 13,427 13,427 15/06/2005 WVI 8,804 8,804 Enfants Dumonde Tearfund 10,000 10,000 20/06/2005 WVI FAO 1,800 1,800 ARC Grand Total (kgs) 39,830 13,427 26,428 79,685 Owing to the suspension of NFI flights (see Air Operations) and in response to demands from users, commencing 7 July CARE shall provide a monthly small load service to the Darfurs. Page 3 of 6

4 Departing the first Thursday of each month, the service shall cater for 500 KG up to 10 MT or the volumetric equivalent. (Source: CARE) As air transport of fragile items is no longer possible, agencies are advised to pack all items into crates, using protective wadding, for surface transport. (Source: CARE/UNJLC) New transporter contracts have been issued by CARE, following termination of the previous contractor for unsatisfactory performance. (Source: CARE/UNJLC) South Darfur: Recent transport requests into the Garsila, (Zelengie Corridor), have experienced delays due to difficulties crossing wadis with high water levels and some transporters refusing to carry commodities susceptible to water damage, such as cement. As a result, outstanding Tear fund and International Medical Corps' dispatches, from Nyala to Garsila, have not yet been completed. CARE has reported rainfall in the Kass area. West Darfur: Local transporter rates have increased as expected with the onset of the rainy season, however, UNJLC/CARE continues to offer a free surface transport service to users. 5. AIR OPERATIONS The humanitarian community continues to advocate for necessary funding to recommence the NFI air transport service, which ceased operations 15 June. In the meantime agencies are advised to send cargo by surface transport. WFP food aircraft, returning empty to Khartoum, may be used by agencies to transport consignments from Nyala and El Fasher to Khartoum. Requests are to be submitted to UNJLC, Khartoum. Sudan Airways commenced commercial flights into Juba from both Khartoum and Nairobi on 22 June. The Khartoum-Juba-Khartoum route operates three times per week, whilst Nairobi-Juba-Nairobi is currently operating once a week. A Saturday service Juba-Entebbe- Juba is also in operation. (Source: Sudan Airways) Readers are reminded to comply with their own organizations guidelines when selecting an air carrier. Mention of any air carrier in this bulletin does not imply endorsement by the United Nations. South Darfur: As previously reported, the Nyala runway is open for all traffic. The Sudanese CAA advised that they will not resume repairs to the runway until, at the earliest, 1 August. (Source: CAA) 6. FUEL PRICES Page 4 of 6

5 FUEL PRICES / DARFUR CRISIS Date: as of 21 June, 2005 Khartoum El Fasher Nyala El Geneina El Obeid IG L IG L IG L IG L IG L Diesel n/a Petrol n/a Kerosene n/a Jet A n/a $11.80 $2.63 n/a n/a *All prices in Sudanese Dinar (unless otherwise stated) per Imperial Gallon / Litre NB: 1 IG = Litres. One US$ is approximately SDD250. A country-wide diesel fuel shortage is anticipated, due to the two month closure of the Al- Jayli refinery, north of Khartoum, for major planned maintenance over summer. North Darfur: Jet A1 fuel price per gallon is USD There is no longer a Jet A1 fuel shortage in El-Fasher. West Darfur: UNJLC has released the West Darfur Fuel Survey draft. The main fuel supply constraints identified, with recommendations, are: Extended fuel delivery time of 15 days to one month. Causes of delays include: weather conditions; government intervention at check points; and insecurity. Poor quality fuel storage facilities and a shortage of drums. Fluctuating quality of diesel fuel. Fluctuating fuel availability and prices of up to 65% higher than Nyala or El Fasher have been recorded. Small independent suppliers operating without contingency stocks. Country wide shortage of fuel tankers, resulting in fuel shortages in Geneina, being the western most Darfur region. 7. LOGISTICS ASSESSMENTS North Darfur: A FAO/UNJLC joint assessment of Korma, one of the more significant and remote IDP camps in the State, was conducted on 22 June. The distribution of tools and seeds was of particular interest to FAO. The main outstanding need for NFI items in stock is jerry cans. Plastic sheeting is not a necessity as people live in houses and the distribution of soap and blankets in Korma and surrounding area is largely complete. 8. MISCELLANEOUS Given the non-availability of NFI flights, on which vehicles destined for the Darfurs have been transported in the past, UNJLC may facilitate a vehicle convoy to the Darfurs. It is hoped Page 5 of 6

6 that arrangements will be in place to allow this to depart on or around 4 July. A total of 41 (16 UN; 25 NGO) vehicles, from 13 organizations, have registered. With the absence of the NFI flights, UNJLC facilitated a presentation by a commercial courier service, Aramex, to NGOs. Special rates for the humanitarian community were highlighted, particularly for services to the Darfurs. Aramex presently serves only GoS controlled areas. The German Government has verbally agreed to contribute US$2 million for the procurement and in country delivery of NFI commodities to the Darfurs. US$1.27 million from DFID has also been committed but not yet received. (Source: UNICEF) The Darfur Morbidity and Mortality Survey, covering 90 clusters throughout the Darfurs, is complete to the extent possible allowed by access issues. Preliminary results will be available by the end of June. UNJLC supported the survey teams with vehicles. ABOUT UNJLC UNJLC is an inter-agency facility reporting during an emergency to the Humanitarian Coordinator and overall to the Inter-Agency Standing Committee. Its mandate is to coordinate and optimize the logistics capabilities of humanitarian organizations in largescale emergencies. UNJLC operates under the custodianship of WFP who is responsible for the administrative and financial management of the Centre. UNJLC is funded from voluntary contributions channeled through WFP. More information on UNJLC in general and on the South Asia operation can be viewed on the UNJLC website ( Page 6 of 6