Reports

DTM teams activated EET to monitor the displacement of individuals affected by inter-communal conflict between Fur and Arab tribes in Shamal Jabal Marrah, Central Darfur, on 12 June 2021. For more information, please see the first EET, Emergency Tracking Report Shamal Jabal Marrah, Central Darfur 001. The second EET update estimates a total number of 12,509 individuals (1,789 households) seeking shelter in open areas of Shamal Jabal Marrah. The IDP caseload is currently seeking shelter in Borgo (40%), Jabal Teyo Area (23%), Watari (13%), Sangara (12%) and Jemiza and Kaya (12%) villages in Shamal Jabal Marrah, Central Darfur.

During the reporting period (30 June to 06 July 2021), a total of 169 movements were recorded - 164 arrivals (9,262 individuals), 3 departures (207 individuals), and 2 transits (96 individuals). The largest arrivals were recorded in Montepuez (3,721 individuals), Mueda (1,907 individuals), Nangade (1,152 individuals), Cidade de Pemba (1,120 individuals), Metuge (366 individuals), Ibo (208 individuals), Balama (192 individuals) and Chiure (188 individuals). Three departures were recorded in Nangade and Metuge (207 individuals), as well as two transits (92 individuals). 2,976 of the total number of individuals originated from Palma district. Half of the population (50%) were displaced for the first time, while 50% had been displaced prior to this latest movement.

The lingering conflict in Nigeria's North East Zone has been the major cause of widespread population displacement. Over 2 million persons have been forced to leave their areas of residence in search of safety and security in neighbouring wards and LGAs.   Since the beginning of March, repeated attacks by Non-State Armed Groups (NSAG) have been reported in Dikwa LGA. Following these attacks, numerous displacements have occurred and continue to occur until today. Flow monitoring assessments have been conducted by IOM DTM field staff with the purpose of informing the humanitarian community and government partners about forced population movements, and enabling targeted response. DTM enumerators were deployed in the transit point Dikwa Motor Park in the ward Dusuman in Jere LGA. IDPs passing through the transit point were asked about their intended destinations and most needed assistance. Since the beginning of May, it was noted that numerous households have started to return to their locations of origin. These return movements were also captured at Dikwa Motor Park in the ward Dusuman and are presented on the map and graphic below.     As a result of the attacks between 26 June and 2 July 2021, a total of 1,319 individuals were displaced from Dikwa LGA towards the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. They arrived at Dikwa Motor Park from various camps and communities in Dikwa LGA. As presented on the map below, their intended destinations were locations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Since the first attack in Dikwa on 1 March 2021, a total of 24,143 IDPs have been recorded by DTM in Dikwa Motor Park. They were displaced from Dikwa LGA and en route to destinations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Additionally, since 1 May 2021, a total of 11,049 returnees have been recorded by DTM in the same transit point. They are returning from locations in the LGA Maiduguri Metropolitan Council towards Dikwa LGA. 

The DTM has identified 107,870 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 25,149 households in the month of April 2021.

La DTM a identifié 107 870 personnes déplacées internes (PDI) réparties dans 25 149 ménages déplacés.

La crise dans le Bassin du lac Tchad est le résultat d’une combinaison complexe d’une multitude de facteurs, y compris un conflit armé impliquant des groups armés non étatiques, des niveaux extrêmes de pauvreté, un sous-développement persistent, et des bouleversements climatiques, qui ont conduit à des déplacements de populations importants. Au 25 juin 2021, le Cameroun, le Tchad, le Nigeria et le Niger accueillaient 5 267 353 individus affectés par la crise, dont des Personnes déplacées internes (PDI), des réfugiés et des retournés (anciennes PDI et retournés de l’étranger). 75 pour cent d’entre eux (soit 3 947 631 personnes) se trouvaient au Nigéria, 11 pour cent au Cameroun (579 486 personnes), 9 pour cent au Tchad (474 091 personnes) et 5 pour cent au Niger (266 145 personnes).

The international Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team in South Sudan maintains biometric registration database in Malakal Protection of Civilian Site (PoC). During maintainance IOM carries out registration of new born babies, replacement of lost cards, merging of households that have requested to be included under one household and handling of referred protection cases from protection partners. In December 2020 the population of the four sectors comprised a total of 29,893 individuals (9,033 households).

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team in South Sudan maintains biometric registration database in Bentiu IDP Camp (previously Protection of Civilian Site - PoC). During maintenance IOM carries out registration of new born babies, replacement of lost cards, merging of households that have requested to be included under one household and handling of referred protection cases from protection partners. In December 2020 the population of IDPs in the ‡ve sectors comprised a total of 131,071 individuals (30,943 households).

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team in South Sudan maintains biometric registration database in Naivasha IDP Camp. During maintenance IOM carries out registration of new born babies, replacement of lost cards, merging of households that have requested to be included in under one household and handling of referred protection cases from protection partners. In December 2020 the population of 11,411 individuals (3,356 households) was identified in Naivasha IDP Camp.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team in South Sudan maintains biometric registration database in Bor IDP Camp. During maintenance IOM carries out registration of new born babies, replacement of lost cards, merging of households that have requested to be included under one household and handling of referred protection cases from protection partners. In December 2020 the population of Bor IDP Site comprised a total of 2,017 individuals (820 households).

IOM Yemen DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of origin or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of numbers, geography, and needs. It also tracks Returnees who returned to their location of origin.   From 01 January 2021 to 3 July 2021, IOM Yemen DTM estimates that 6,804 households (HH) (40,824 Individuals) have experienced displacement at least once.                                                                                                                   Between 27 June 2021 and 03 July 2021, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 181 households (1,086 individuals) displaced at least once. The highest number of displacements were seen in:                                                                                                                     Marib (56 HH) – Marib City (29 HH), Al Jubah (11 HH), Marib (10 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Marib and Sana'a. Al Hudaydah (53 HH) – Ad Durayhimi (53 HH) district. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. Al Dhale'e (25 HH) – Qa'atabah (12 HH), Ad Dhale'e (11 HH), Ash Shu'ayb (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Dhale'e and Taizz.                                                                                                                     Most displacements resulted from the increased conflict in the following governorates and districts. Al Dhale'e (11 HH) – Qa'atabah (10 HH), Al Husha (1 HH) districts. Al Hudaydah (71 HH) – Ad Durayhimi (33 HH), Al Hawak (17 HH), Hays (8 HH) districts. Amanat Al Asimah (4 HH) – Ma'ain (2 HH), Az'zal (1 HH), As Sabain (1 HH) districts.                                                                                                                                                                                       Some 60 HH were displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 20 June - 26 June 2021.  However, they were only identified in the current period and so, this figure has been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded from the beginning of the year.   Since the beginning of 2021, DTM also identified 485 displaced households who left their locations of displacement and either moved back to their place of origin or another location.

Following the recent attacks in Palma Sede, DTM teams in Ancuabe, Namuno, Balama, Chiure, Ibo, Mueda, Montepuez, Nangade, Metuge, Mecufi, and Cidade de Pemba continue to observe movements amongst displaced populations. In the district of Nangade, a significant rise in IDP arrivals has been recorded in 5 July 2021. An estimated 672 individuals have arrived to Ntanga, Chitunda and Holota localities. Of the total 672 individual movements observed, teams note 530 individuals arriving directly from Palma by foot. A balance of 142 individual movements where additionally observed between localities in Nangade on the same day with children constituting a majority (34%) of the movement. In addition, 10 elderly persons were recorded during the assessments.