Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Ethiopia, Somalia
Contextual Background
Pattern in Population Change
Organized large-scale relocation from the Transit Centre will began on 24 June 2011 and ended 16 July 2011, during which time the Camp has grown rapidly.
Areas of Origin
52% of residents are from Bay, 30% are from Gedo, 13% are from Bakol, remaining are from various areas in Somalia.
Cultural Background
Sunni Muslim
Majority (80%) are May May speakers from Rahanweyn clan, 12% 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)