Reports

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 27 June - 3 July 2020, 330 movements were observed at Six Points of Entries in Adamawa and Borno states. Of the total movements recorded, 122 were incoming from Extreme-Nord, 2 from Centre in Cameroon and 20 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.

La DTM au Niger observe les flux migratoires à sept Point de suivi des flux (FMP) à travers le pays : Arlit, Séguédine/Madama, Magaria, Dan Barto, Dan Issa et Tahoua. En Mai 2020, en moyenne 1 355 individus ont été observés chaque jour aux FMP, soit une hausse de 33 pour cent par rapport au mois précédent. La majorité des voyageurs (63%) étaient des hommes, tandis que 20 pour cent étaient des femmes et 17 pour cent étaient des mineurs. Le Niger et le Nigeria étaient tant les principaux pays de provenance (81% et 13%) que les principaux pays de destination (83% et 10%) des voyageurs. Les Nigériens, Nigérians représentaient 96 pourcent des migrants identifiés aux FMP. La migration saisonnière (38%), les mouvements de court-terme (37%) et la migration économique de long-terme (24%) étaient les principaux types de mouvements observés.

DTM Niger monitors migration flows at seven key transit points around the country: Arlit, Séguédine/Madama, Magaria, Dan Barto, Dan Issa and Tahoua. In May 2020, 1,355 individuals were on average observed crossing FMPs daily. This represents a 33 per cent increase when compared to the previous month. The majority of travelers (63%) were men, while 20 per cent were women and 17 per cent were children. Niger and Nigeria were both the main countries of provenance (81% and 13%) and of destination (83% and 13%) of travellers. Nationals from Niger and Nigeria accounted for 96 per cent of all the migrants recorded at the FMPs. Seasonal migration (38% of the flows), Short-term movements (37%) and economic migration, including but not limited to long-term migration of more than six months (24%) were the primary types of movements observed.

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 04 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 29th of June - 3rd of July 2020. Overall, 19 camps were affected in Maiduguri, Jere, Kaga and konduga LGAs. The worst-hit of the camps assessed was the Federal Low cost Chezcoan camp in Maiduguri Metropilitan Council where a heavy rainfall left 118 makeshift shelters damaged and an estimated 342 individuals without shelter.   Other affected camps are: Aisha Buhari Camp in Kaga LGA; St. Hillary Camp, Garba Buzu Quaters, Kaduwa I Camp, Stadium Camp in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC); Madinatu Camp, Farm Center, Farin Gidan Block Camp, Korso Bashir Camp, El-miskin Camp, Warshama Camp, Al-Yakub Camp, Ajigab Camp, Ahmed Grema Camp, Old Maiduguri Police Station Camp in Jere LGA and 400 Housing Estate (Gubio Camp) in Konduga 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.

Ce dashboard 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 dashboard 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. Lors du round 21 de la DTM, un total de 78 386 ménages de 494 144 individus a été identifié, dont 321 886 PDI, 48 769 réfugiés hors camp et 123 489 retournés. La population mobile dans la région a augmenté de 8 pour cent par rapport au round précédent (décembre 2019). Le nombre de PDI a augmenté de 8 pour cent, le nombre de réfugiés hors camp a augmenté de 3 pour cent et le nombre de retournés a augmenté de 6 pour cent depuis le dernier round. Cette augmentation confirme l’aggravation des conditions climatiques et sécuritaires dans l’Extrême Nord au cours des derniers mois, engendrant de plus en plus de déplacements.

This dashboard presents information on the displacement situation in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Data was collected between 25 May and 10 June 2020. The displaced population is estimated at 494,144 individuals (321,886 IDPs, 48,769 out of camp refugees and 123,489 returnees). 964 locations were assessed including 33 new villages or sites.

The report provides an overview of DTM activities throughout the first quarter of 2020. 

This situation report reflects the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on IDPs from 25 June 2020—02 July 2020. People affected by humanitarian crises, particularly those displaced and living in communal settings, are often faced with challenges including vulnerabilities distinct from those of the general population. These vulnerabilities are further heightened by the disparate health and socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. As recently reported by IDMC, global figures of internally displaced persons (IDPs) reached an all-time high at the end of 2019. Conflict and disasters have triggered 33.4 million new internal displacements across 145 countries and territories in 2019. In particular, the number of new disaster related IDPs have increased to 24.9 million in 2019 (compared to 17.2 million in 2018). This is the highest figure recorded since 2012 and three times the number of new displacements caused by conflict and violence. The movement restrictions and measures being imposed by countries, territories and areas as a response to the pandemic are directly impacting the daily lives and circumstances of IDPs and host communities. Livelihoods are being interrupted and access to healthcare, where it is available, remains limited. Many communities hosting internally displaced populations lack adequate investment into health, water and sanitation facilities, in addition to the issues of overcrowding, poor shelter, scarce resources and limited access to reliable information. The impact felt by these communities not only increases humanitarian need but also exasperates the existing and already complex barriers for IDPs to seek solutions

A total of 1,685 movements were recorded, comprising 1,389 arrivals and 296 departures, between 22 and 28 June 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Dikwa, Gubio, Gwoza, Mobbar and Monguno Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most-affected Nigerian State of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Girei, Gombi, Lamurde, Michika,  Mubi North, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of the state of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Gwoza, Hawul and Kala/Balge LGAs of Borno; Gombi, Lamurde, Madagali, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola North LGAs of Adamawa.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: conflict/attack (27.1%), poor living conditions (21.8%), improved security (19.5%), voluntary relocation (18.9%), military operations (8.4%), fear of attack (4.0%)  and involuntary relocation (0.3%).

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. 

L'objectif de l’outil de suivi des urgences est de rassembler des informations sur les mouvements significatifs et soudains de populations. Ce rapport présente des informations sur des déplacements de populations ayant eu lieu entre le 24 et 28 juin 2020 depuis le département du Mayo-Sava vers les départements du Mayo-Tsanaga et du Mayo-Kani de la région de l’Extrême-Nord.