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Following the devastating floods caused by Tropical Storm Erin in mid-August, which left nine people dead and more than 119,000 affected across Cape Verde, the IFRC Disaster Law team has prepared an IDRL and Auxiliary Role Advocacy Fact Sheet. This tool provides key information on the legal and policy frameworks governing the entry and facilitation of international disaster assistance in Cape Verde, and highlights the auxiliary role of the Cape Verde Red Cross in the ongoing response. It also identifies potential gaps and makes recommendations to strengthen coordination, streamline customs and immigration procedures, and ensure humanitarian access.