Reports

DTM COVID-19 impact assessment is implemented as part of the Mobility Tracking activities aimed at understanding the socio-economic impact of mobility restrictions and curfews on the vulnerable people on move in Libya. Throughout June the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Libya(1) steadily increased, while simultaneously a significant socio-economic impact related to restrictions on freedom of movement and the resulting loss of livelihoods was also observed. Although COVID-19 is first and foremost a health crisis, it has also resulted in associated socio-economic and protection crises as acknowledged in the UN policy brief on COVID-19 and people on the move.

The DTM Emergency Event Tracking (EET) is deployed to track sudden displacement and population movements, and provide more frequent updates on the scale of displacement and quantify the affected population when needed. As a subcomponent of the new Mobility Tracking methodology in Sudan (Round One), and activated on a needs basis, EET utilises a broad network of key informants to capture best estimates of the affected population presence per location – a useful tool for humanitarian response planning and design.

A total of 1,448 movements were recorded, comprising 1,150 arrivals and 298 departures, between 20 and 26 July 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Gwoza, Hawul, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most-affected Nigerian State of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Numan, Song, and Yola South LGAs of the state of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Kala/Balge and Monguno LGAs of Borno; Gombi, Guyuk, Lamurde, Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: voluntary relocation (39.2%), poor living conditions (26.3%), improved security (21.8%), conflict/attack (10.4%),  fear of attack (1.1%), flood (1.0%) and military operations (0.1%).

As of May 2020, DTM in the region tracked 6.3M Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and 2.9M Returnees, as reported during the last round of DTM assessments for each country, or through secondary data sources. The figures of IDPs and returnees for Ethiopia are as of Round 21 (Feb 2020), and the figures for South Sudan are as of Round 8 (Mar 2020). The IDP figure for Burundi is as of Round 52 (Apr 2020). Displacement figures for Kenya and Uganda were reported as of December 2019. While DTM coverage is being expanded in Somalia, the IDP figure indicated on this map is the most up-to-date data available shared by the Information Management Working Group - Technical Working Group (IMWG-TWG) and endorsed by the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI) in Somalia, as of February 2018. There was a 42% increase in overall movements in May as compared to April; the overall movements, however, represented a decrease of 70% as compared to May of 2019. Arrivals to Yemen also decreased by 31%, as compared to April, and 94% as compared to May 2019 - this is due to restrictions on movement imposed following the COVID-19 outbreak. For the same reason, a large proportion of movements tracked in May consisted of stranded migrants, or nationals moving within the country (31%). No migration movements were tracked along entry locations into Djibouti, though 37 Ethiopian migrants’ arrivals via boat from Djibouti were observed in Yemen near Al-Aarah FMP; this is a 56% reduction from the 85 arrivals in April. In Somalia, 5,399 movements consisting of Ethiopian nationals tracked at FMPs along the border into Somalia, travelling eastward, while 1,158 migrant arrivals from Somalia were tracked in Yemen during May.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Sudan (GoS) declared a nationwide health emergency and introduced mitigation measures in March 2020 to reduce the transmission of the virus. These measures include restrictions on travel due to closure of airports, points of entry (POE) along land borders and maritime boundaries, as well as domestic movement restrictions. 

As of June 2020, DTM in the region tracked 6.3M Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and 2.9M Returnees, as reported during the last round of DTM assessments for each country, or through secondary data sources. The figures of IDPs and returnees for Ethiopia are as of Round 21 (Feb 2020), and the figures for South Sudan are as of Round 8 (Mar 2020). The IDP figure for Burundi is as of Round 53 (June 2020). Displacement figures for Kenya and Uganda were reported as of December 2019. While DTM coverage is being expanded in Somalia, the IDP figure indicated on this map is the most up-to-date data available shared by the Information Management Working Group - Technical Working Group (IMWG-TWG) and endorsed by the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI) in Somalia, as of February 2018. There was a 12% decrease in overall movements in June as compared to May; the overall movements however represented a decrease of 61% as compared to June of 2019. The movements continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Arrivals to Yemen also decreased by 16%, as compared to May, and 90% as compared to June 2019. A significant proportion of movements tracked in June consisted of stranded migrants, or nationals moving within the country (9%). Only 15 migration movements were tracked along entry locations into Djibouti, although for the first time, 259 Yemeni nationals returning home from Djibouti were tracked upon arrival in Yemen. In Somalia, 5,486 movements, mostly Ethiopians, were tracked at FMPs along the border into Somalia, travelling eastward, while 749 migrant arrivals from Somalia were tracked in Yemen during this month; this represents a 35% decrease from May 2020.

The crisis currently affecting the Lake Chad Basin states results from a complex combination of factors, including conflict with Non-State Armed Groups, extreme poverty, underdevelopment and a changing climate, which together have triggered significant displacement of populations. As of 21 July 2020, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria were hosting an estimated 4,929,195 affected individuals made up of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Refugees (both in- and out-of-camp), Returnees (Former IDPs and Returnees from abroad) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs). 78 per cent of the affected population (representing 3,793,691 individuals) were located in Nigeria, while 11 per cent resided in Cameroon (559,236 individuals), 6 per cent in Chad (312,750 individuals) and 5 per cent in Niger (263,518 individuals).

Ce rapport donne un aperçu de la situation dans la région de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun, où l’insécurité liée aux violences de groupes extrémistes armés et, dans une moindre mesure, les phénomènes climatiques, ont donné lieu à d’importants mouvements de population. Les informations présentées dans ce rapport ont été recueillies auprès des personnes déplacées avec l’accord et le soutien des autorités locales, entre le 25 mai et le 10 juin 2020. Le présent rapport communique les informations suivantes : les données démographiques, la répartition géographique ainsi que l’évolution comparative des déplacements depuis le dernier rapport, les origines et destinations des populations déplacées, leurs raisons et périodes de déplacements, leurs types d’hébergement et d’abri et leurs besoins humanitaires prioritaires.

A report by IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) identified 4.2 million displaced individuals in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon in 2019. However, as the protracted conflict begins to subside in some regions, there are a growing number of displaced persons returning to their towns and villages of origin. The DTM noted a 77 per cent increase (800,000 individuals) in the number of returnees in 2019 compare those reported in 2016. The total population of returnees represents 41 per cent of the total population affected by displacements in the Lake Chad Basin. This growing trend towards return movements calls for a more thorough investigation to better understand the returnee populations in the regions and communities of origin. It is also highlighting the importance of assessing the return intentions of individuals who are still displaced in order to provide the necessary assistance for the reintegration of those who have already returned to their area of origin, as well as to those who intend to return in the near future.   The stability index identifies ‘pockets of stability’ to target the needs of the large proportion of returnee populations and analyzes which factors are relatively more impactful on the decisions of returnees to remain in place or to move. Furthermore, it is an essential tool in designing assistance for durable solutions as well as a new instrument to inform transition and recovery with appropriate programming priorities. This report presents the results of the Stability Index data collection activities conducted in Nigeria and Cameroon in August and September 2019.

A report by IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) identified 4.2 million displaced individuals in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon in 2019. However, as the protracted conflict begins to subside in some regions, there are a growing number of displaced persons returning to their towns and villages of origin. The DTM noted a 77 per cent increase (800,000 individuals) in the number of returnees in 2019 compare those reported in 2016. The total population of returnees represents 41 per cent of the total population affected by displacements in the Lake Chad Basin. This growing trend towards return movements calls for a more thorough investigation to better understand the returnee populations in the regions and communities of origin. It is also highlighting the importance of assessing the return intentions of individuals who are still displaced in order to provide the necessary assistance for the reintegration of those who have already returned to their area of origin, as well as to those who intend to return in the near future.   The stability index identifies ‘pockets of stability’ to target the needs of the large proportion of returnee populations and analyzes which factors are relatively more impactful on the decisions of returnees to remain in place or to move. Furthermore, it is an essential tool in designing assistance for durable solutions as well as a new instrument to inform transition and recovery with appropriate programming priorities. This report presents the results of the Stability Index data collection activities conducted in Nigeria and Cameroon in August and September 2019.

A report by IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) identified 4.2 million displaced individuals in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon in 2019. However, as the protracted conflict begins to subside in some regions, there are a growing number of displaced persons returning to their towns and villages of origin. The DTM noted a 77 per cent increase (800,000 individuals) in the number of returnees in 2019 compare those reported in 2016. The total population of returnees represents 41 per cent of the total population affected by displacements in the Lake Chad Basin. This growing trend towards return movements calls for a more thorough investigation to better understand the returnee populations in the regions and communities of origin. It is also highlighting the importance of assessing the return intentions of individuals who are still displaced in order to provide the necessary assistance for the reintegration of those who have already returned to their area of origin, as well as to those who intend to return in the near future.   The stability index identifies ‘pockets of stability’ to target the needs of the large proportion of returnee populations and analyzes which factors are relatively more impactful on the decisions of returnees to remain in place or to move. Furthermore, it is an essential tool in designing assistance for durable solutions as well as a new instrument to inform transition and recovery with appropriate programming priorities.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in collaboration with the Government of Mozambique’s National Disaster Management Agency (INGC) conducted an assessment in the resettlement sites from 07 to 11 July 2020, with the sole purpose to inform the government and humanitarian partners on the precautionary measures currently available in resettlement sites hosting displaced populations since Cyclone Idai. The information gathered will help decision-makers to plan interventions and to recommend health and site preparation measures for outbreak prevention and containment in the resettlement sites in the central region. In the 72 resettlement sites assessed, nine sites (Bandua 2019, Begaja, Chingemidji, Inhajou 2019 and Maximedje sites in Buzi district of Sofala province and Chibue, Macocoe, Mucombe and Ngurue sites in Sussudenga district of Manica province) reported that in the past month, 43 Mozambican migrant workers returning from South Africa and Zimbabwe settled in the sites.  All sites reported a noticeable change in people’s behaviours and habits to better prevent COVID-19.