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2021 Bata Explosions – Equatorial Guinea Multi-Cluster/Sector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On 7 March 2021, a series of explosions were recorded at the armoury of the Nkuantoma gendarmerie and military barracks in Bata, the economic capital of Equatorial Guinea (Figure 1). According to official records, 107 people lost their lives due to the explosions, which also caused extensive damage to residential areas and in the military compound. More than 700 people were wounded, including women and children in the army barracks as well as in the residential areas near the military compound. The Government described the situation as catastrophic and called for the international community’s support to respond to humanitarian needs. The following are a summary of the estimate key figures.
Equatorial Guinea: Bata Explosions, Flash Update No.4, 13 March 2021
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The UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team and UN Department of Disarmament experts arrive in Bata to support with coordination, assessments, and other aspects of the response.
The death toll from the Bata explosions stands at 107. At least 119 people, mainly children, remain hospitalized.
A state funeral for victims of the Bata explosions was held on 12 March.
According to UNICEF, about 150 families are displaced and staying in temporary shelters.
Children account for nearly one-third of the displaced.
Updated analysis from UNITAR shows that 243 structures are heavily damaged or destroyed. 300,000 people live within a 10km distance from the epicenter of the blast.
United States Provides Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Catastrophic Explosions in Equatorial Guinea
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $150,000 in humanitarian assistance to respond to devastating explosions in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, which have killed and injured hundreds.
This assistance from USAID will provide cash support to help meet the most immediate needs of affected households. USAID is also supporting the deployment of a United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team to work with a USAID disaster expert on the ground in Bata. The teams will conduct additional assessments of the humanitarian situation and work closely with the humanitarian community to coordinate aid.
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