MEDIUM OVERALL RISK TO IFRC PERSONNEL.

The IFRC Minimum Security Requirements (MSR) apply for this phase.

DESCRIPTION FOR YELLOW PHASE

The overall security risk to IFRC personnel is Medium. Periodic political unrest, violent protests, and/or sporadic acts of political violence occur. IFRC personnel may face a risk from violent crime and/or communal, sectarian and/or racial violence. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies.

INDICATORS/TRIGGERS FOR YELLOW PHASE

If one or more of these indicators are present, the phase may be yellow.

  • The IFRC Security Risk Assessment includes several medium-level risks.

  • There is a medium overall risk of crime in our operational areas.

  • There are periodic violent protests in the capital and/or in our operational areas.

  • There are periodic violent crimes within our operational area and/or near our premises.

  • There is a risk of a coup.

  • The authorities/security forces impose some movement restrictions (such as checkpoints).

  • Armed security forces are present in some public areas.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR YELLOW

The IFRC Minimum Security Requirements (MSR) apply.