Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Ethiopia, Somalia
Contextual Background
Pattern in Population Change
Already established camp received large influx of Somali refugees in the first half of 2011.
Areas of Origin
56.87% are from Gedo, 22.97% are from Bay and the rest of the population is from various other locations in Somalia.
Cultural Background
Sunni Muslim
49% are May May speakers from Rahanweyn clan, 24% 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); professionals from Mogadishu