Monday, May 4, 2015

05.04.15 green boat men asylum seekers

Had the opportunity to visit with the men twice this week (Sunday and Monday Yap time). Since I have been in touch with a situation report to the new hospital director, things have improved a bit. IOM is back at the table and has supplied them with some needs, although it seems not enough food. Medicines for the skin lesions remains lacking. A conversation was suggestive that IOM will replace medications used - which was the previous agreement. There is still a  need for them  to receive mosquito coils and repellant. A tarp was placed over the roof. However, another tropical storm is here with threats of heavy rain. Neither the men not  the police were aware of where they would stay during the storm. Have not heard from any human rights lawyers but am hoping someone is involved. On the last check, the UN refugee website still has not  listed them.
Three men asked for contact to be made with family in Nepal. They are aware of the earthquake and are worried about family. I sent email messages to those with addresses. I can also relay any messages posted here in the comment section to any of the men. People must know they are not forgotten.
BTW - the men are taking excellent care of their dog Hope. I do think he brings some of them some joy. He is a cute dog and will post another picture soon.

1 comment:

  1. Dr Rosemary I cant understand why these men are here why FSM govt not repatriated them quickly .I heard in december that National AG and Yap state AG are working with the countries where these people came from for possible repatriation.We are worried about them .Everybody knows they are just here for better life and that is impossible for them to get USA visa .So why they are here with false hope why govt not contact with their families for possible repatriation Pls as a human being that is our duty to do something for possible repatriation .If you are able to ask me what I do for them for help them to send back their homecountries pls answer me .Because i dont think that money is important than human being .

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