Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Ethiopia, Somalia
Contextual Background
Pattern in Population Change
Already established camp received influx from Somalia in January 2011 and most recently in April/May 2011.
Areas of Origin
65% are from Gedo, 19% are from Bay, 8% from Bakol and the rest of the population is from various other locations in Somalia.
Cultural Background
Sunni Muslim
56% are May May speakers from Rahanweyn clan, 29% are Mahatiri speakers from Maheren clan and the remaining are from various other Somali clans.
Main Occupations
Pastoralists (livestock herding: goats, camels, cows, sheep and donkeys); some professionals from Mogadishu
