Ethiopia: Bokolmanyo Camp profile as of 31 August 2013

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