New updates to the situation of Oromo refugees in Egypt:
In fact, they have only secured 12 flats. The other landlords have refused to rent to Ethiopian #Egypt#6ofOctober#Oromo
- Concerning the #Oromo protest, I received very bad news today. Yesterday, I told you they had found about 70 housing units in a new area.
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- Thanks for the information, but , by the way, Oromo is spelled with a capital "O"--name of people.
- Is there a compensation for community organization properties lost in the process of dislocation?
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Oromo Press Do you know if there is any payment for medical treatment or compensation for injuries inflicted on Oromo refugees?- Just asking because you seem to be closely following the event?
- From who? Egyptian authorities? No way. They [Oromo refugees] can barely survive in the camp...
- From Egyptian authorities from the UNHCR and so on?
- Refugees can access medical treatment in a refugees hospital. Usually, it depends on their financial situation.
- What is the thought of the Oromo refugees on the 70 housing units? Have they agreed to be relocated? Will that guarantee safety?
- There are NGOs who try to support them.
- Oromo refugees in Egypt will be relocated to a place where a lot of refugees are already living : Syrians, Iraqis, Somalis...
- For the moment, Oromo refugees don't want to go back to their place of earlier residences. They also don't want to move alone.
- What is that place they are moving to called? Is that a camp?
- But, as there will be many families to move altogether, Oromo refugees may recreate a sense of community.
- Furthermore, the place where they will be relocated is better in quality of life, less pollution, more green.
- Hope the other refugees already in Camps there will get along well with them.
- More green? I am amazed at that. A green/better quality refugee camp is a good thing to think of or visualize.
- Depending on their resources their medical expenses are covered up to 80%, Moreover, medicines are largely subsidized in Egypt.
- Healthcare is not very expensive (but the quality is also poor). If the refugees need treatment not affordable in Egypt, they can be relocated to a third country depending on their situation.
- Are there economic activities in the camp? Like something refugees can do to earn a living?
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- The poor quality of healthcare is understandable. I guess that applies to the general population there too.
- Andif their lives (in case of disability, for instance) depends on expensive treatments, they can qualify for resettlement elsewhere.
- What is their opinion on moving? Happy? Sad? Unsure?Not consenting? Consenting?
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Novinha I think they feel relieved. I paid them a visit this weekend. They are tired. We are expecting massive Egyptian protests next week. - We do not have refugee camps in Egypt (except in Salloum on the Libyan border), we only have urban refugees scattered all over Egypt.
- But, most of them are living in Cairo and suburbs, and Alexandria.
- Okay that's interesting! East African countries like Kenya have refugee camps.
- I guess those are beautiful places to call home if it were not for the dire safety issues.
- There is no camp :) Just flats (apartments). One flat in a building, another one in another building a few blocks away...
- Your follow-up on these issue is so much admirable. You are informing us. And we need that eye-witness information to be in solidarity with Oromo refugees in Egypt.
- Okay.
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Theoretically they are not allowed to work in Egypt (Egypt violated the 1951 refugees Convention), but they can find informal jobs.![Novinha]()
Novinha Unfortunately, a lot of countries violate the international conventions, concerning refugees...- It is not easier for women who work as cleaning ladies either. They are in a very difficult position because many of them are well educated people.
- I see that violation of international convention is obviously against refugee needs for safety and protection. What if refugeeness happens to Egyptians at some point?
- Exactly, Oromo refugees are poor among the poor. A single woman and children can receive assistance up to $120-130 USD--just enough to cover a rent.
- 60USD/month?
- Poverty is a tragic African story--often made by the very leaders who sever some group else's interests and basic needs.
- The priority now is that Oromo refugees have a shelter before 30th of June. They know that for their own safety they have to leave before June 30, 2013.
- What are Egyptians going to protest about?
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- Pro-secular government Egyptians want the removal of the current President Morsi. 30th of June is his election anniversary. Some are predicting a bloodbath already.
- Holy cow! What!?
- How popular is that idea of removing Morsi?
- The way to democracy is long, thorny with a lot of backward steps. It would have been utopic to think the revolution was over.
- The Muslim Brotherhood supporters announced on social media that they won't let the removal happen, saying "Morsi our blood is your blood."
- Right. Revolution is never easy and never finished. Dreams/expectations do get deferred. Hope things will work out peacefully.
- I think, there are a lot of announcements effects. Media announcements are predicting the end of the world on June 30th, authorities hope people stay at home.
- You're gonna be in for an episode! Are you going to be at the protest square/site?
- NO WAY!!! In fact, I am leaving Egypt in a few days. Sad to see the Oromos, the other refugees and even the Egyptians there.
- Announcing the end of the world on Tv? Humorous.
- Good decision. Safety first. You plan to return when things cool down?
- This is my interpretation, but its almost that the Muslim Brotherhood will be saying that it is haram [forbidden] to protest, AlAzhar authorities say Halal.
- I guess religions do get used to justify power grab everywhere and most obviously in the Middle East.
- No, I am going back to Europe where I come from... I will be back often in Egypt, it is my other home country.
- Right
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Oromo Press Have a good one! And be safe. Thanks for enlightening us about the context there!- That is very lucky of you. It's good to have two homes to switch between in times of troubles. Fayyaa ta'i (be safe in Afan Oromo).
- Thank you for your listening (reading) and your good questions.
- It's been my pleasure. Thank you. You're very thoughtful. Thank you very much for the information. And thank you for your relentless support for Oromo refugees in Egypt. Information matters.
Novinha 
Oromo Press