The U.N. refugee agency estimates 85,000 people have fled the latest escalation of violence by IS militants in Ramadi since May 15. It says the majority of this latest wave of displaced individuals remains in Anbar governorate, boosting the numbers of homeless people in this area to 180,000.
UNHCR staff in the area report many people on the move face obstacles at various checkpoints out of Anbar into neighboring provinces. It says local authorities in Babylon and Karbala governorates are imposing restrictions and are not allowing displaced people from Anbar to enter their territory.
Spokesman William Spindler said the Bzebiz bridge, the main entry point from Anbar into Baghdad, was closed for four days, leaving many people stranded in soaring temperatures.
“While the bottleneck at the bridge has now eased, our monitoring teams report that the requirement for displaced people to have a local sponsor in Baghdad remains a concern," aid Spindler. "It hampers swift access to safety, leaves people waiting in searing heat without proper shelter and makes the displaced vulnerable to exploitation.”
The government in Baghdad reportedly fears IS militants may be among the crowd of displaced trying to infiltrate the capital. So, as a security measure, it is demanding that a resident of Baghdad sponsor a displaced person, guaranteeing that he or she poses no threat........... http://www.voanews.com/content/thousands-fleeing-ramadi-stuck-at-baghdad-checkpoint/2799283.html
29/5/15
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