Reports

The crisis in Nigeria’s North Central and North West zones, which involves long-standing tensions between ethnic and linguistic groups; attacks by criminal groups; and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways) led to fresh wave of population displacement. Latest attacks affected 1,374 individuals, including 18 injuries and 17 fatalities, in Safana LGA of Katsina State and Chikun, Kajuru, Zangon Kataf LGAs of Kaduna State between the 20 - 26 July 2020. The attacks caused people to flee to neighboring localities. A rapid assessment was conducted by field staff to assess the impact on people and immediate needs.

IOM DTM in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the state Ministry of Health have been conducting monitoring of individuals moving into Nigeria's conflict-affected northeastern states of Adamawa and Borno under pillar four (Points of entry) of COVID 19 preparedness and response planning guidelines. During the period 18 - 24 July 2020, 242 movements were observed at Twenty Eight Points of Entries in Adamawa and Borno states. Of the total movements recorded, 78 were incoming from Extreme-Nord, 20 from Nord, 1 from Centre in Cameroon and 9 incoming from N’djamena in Chad Republic. A range of data was collected during the assessment to better inform on migrants’ nationalities, gender, reasons for moving, mode of transportation and timeline of movement as shown in Figures 1 to 4 below.

This Middle East and North Africa (MENA) report summarizes mobility restrictions at airports, land, and blue border crossing points resulting from the mitigation measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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.

This Middle East and North Africa (MENA) report summarizes mobility restrictions at airports, land, and blue border crossing points resulting from the mitigation measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects and reports on numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of numbers, geography and needs. In the first five months of 2020, conflict has resulted in new patterns of displacement, particularly in within Marib, Al Dhale'e, and Taizz governorates.   Between the 19th and 25th of July 2020 IOM Yemen DTM tracked 165 Households or 990 individuals displaced at least once, the highest number of displacements were seen in:   Between 19 and 25 July, newly displaced households were recorded in Marib (58 HH), Taizz (45 HH) and Al Dhale'e (34 HH). Most of these displacements were the result of increased fighting in Marib (52 HH), Al Hudaydah (34 HH) and Al Dhale'e (24 HH).   Methods used: ·        DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects and reports on numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of numbers, geography and needs. Limitations: ·        DTM Yemen is unable to report on figures in some governorates due to access limitations. ​

With the onset of the rainy season in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northeastern State of Borno, varying degrees of damages are expected to infrastructures (self-made and constructed) in camps and camp-like settings. This is so because the rains are more often than not accompanied by very high winds and have been known to cause serious damage to properties.   On 24 July 2020, IOM’s DTM program carried out an assessment to ascertain the level of damage sustained in camps and camp-like settings due to heavy windstorm and rainfall between the 20th - 24th of July 2020. Overall, 4 camps were affected in Maiduguri and Damboa LGAs. The worst-hit of the camps assessed was the General Hospital camp in Damboa LGA where a heavy rainfall left 199 makeshift shelters damaged and an estimated 808 individuals without shelter.   Other affected camps are: V.I.O Camp, Bulabulin Gaura Camp in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Unity Camp in Damboa LGA.   There is a major need of shelter, shelter repair kits, construction and sanitation materials as a preparedness measure in all camps, provision of basic NFI as well as reconstruction of damaged toilets and shower areas. No casualty was reported.

A total of 2,096 movements were recorded, comprising 1,826 arrivals and 270 departures, between 13 and 19 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, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Maiha, Michika,  Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of the state of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Damboa, Gwoza, Hawul, Kala/Balge and Konduga LGAs of Borno; Fufore, Gombi, Lamurde, Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: conflict/attack (35%), poor living conditions (28%), voluntary relocation (16%), fear of attack (14%) and improved security (7%).

As per June 2020 population count findings, Bentiu PoC site's  population stands at 99,052 individuals (15,501 households) in 11,858 inhabited shelters (on average 8 individuals per shelter).

DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) surveys people on the move at key transit points within South Sudan (SSD) and at its borders. It provides an insight into mobility trends, migration drivers and traveller profiles to inform programming by humanitarian and development partners and by the government, complementing DTM’s monitoring of mobility restrictions and COVID-19 prevention measures at points of entry and transit hubs. In total, 30 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) were active in June 2020, surveying internal flows and cross-border travel with Uganda (UGA), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan (SDN) and the Central African Republic (CAR). Two new FMPs were activated on 20 June at Juba Gabat Port and Juba River Port. Figures are only indicative of existing trends among respondents at the active FMPs since DTM does not have full coverage of cross-border or internal flows. Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous.  The summary dataset for June 2020 is available here.

IOM’s biometric registration system has been active since 2014 with 943 283 beneficiaries active in its database to date, out of which 56 per cent (528,659 individuals) are female and 59 per cent (558,429 individuals) are under 18 years old. Since August 2018 IOM and the World Food Programme are collaborating on the project "Enhancing targeted food distribution through biometric data management" seeking to contribute to increased food security throughout South Sudan.