Reports

The crisis in North Central and North West, 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) frequently leads to the displacement of local populations. Recent attacks affected 677 individuals, including 4 injuries and 11 fatalities, in Batsari and Dan Musa LGAs (Katsina) and Kajuru LGA (Kaduna) between 1 - 4 June 2020. The attacks damaged major buildings and facilities causing people to flee to neighboring communities.   A rapid assessment was conducted by field staff to assess the impact on people and needs.

The COVID-19 outbreak, a global pandemic, further exposes vulnerable populations, mobile populations and internally displaced people. On 17 March 2020, the Government of Zimbabwe declared COVID-19 a national disaster and imposed movement restriction measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In response to this pandemic, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in collaboration with Government of Zimbabwe, conducted remote assessments in 41 wards and 199 villages and displacement sites in Chipinge, Chimanimani and Buhera districts (Manicaland province) to inform response partners on the preparedness and precautionary measures in place at Cyclone Idai affected areas. 

Following intensification of conflict in South Tripoli, the areas of Qasr Ben Gashir, Suq Al Khamis, Aziziya and Espeaa were heavily affected by armed clashes on 03-04 June 2020, leading to displacement of local populations. At the same time, due to shifts in territorial control in Tarhuna on 04 June, incidences of displacements were also reported from Tarhuna to other locations. Reportedly, at least 3,225 families (approximately 16,125 individuals) were forced to displace from these areas over the past 24 hours.

The objective of the Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is to collect information on large and sudden population movements. Information is collected through key informant interviews or direct observation. This dashboard provides information on movements which occurred from 26 May to 01 June 2020 in three villages and one site located in Lac Province.- In the sous-préfecture of Kaiga-Kindjiria (département of Fouli), 230 households of 1,150 individuals fled their village due to fear of armed attacks. They found refuge on a site located in the same sous-préfecture. - Following a relative improvement of the security situation in the sous-préfecture of Kangalam (département of Mamdi), 63 households of 217 individuals who had been internally displaced, returned to their villages of origin in the same sous-préfecture. - After a fire of unknown origin broke out in a village located in the sous-préfecture of Ngouboua (Kaya département), 160 households of 654 individuals (including 137 households of 537 Nigerian nationals and 23 households of 117 Chadians nationals) fled to a village located in the same sous-prefecture. 

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. 

Le suivi des urgences a pour but de recueillir des informations sur les mouvements importants et soudains de populations. Les informations sont collectées à travers des entretiens avec des informateurs clés ou des observations directes. Ce tableau de bord présente des informations sur les mouvements de personnes survenus dans la période du 26 mai au 01 juin 2020 dans trois villages et un site de la province du Lac. - Dans la sous-préfecture de Kaiga-Kindjiria (département de Fouli), 230 ménages de 1 150 individus ont quitté leur village vers un site situé dans la même sous-préfecture.-Suite à une relative amélioration sécuritaire dans la sous-préfecture de Kangalam (département de Mamdi), 63 ménages de 217 individus qui étaient auparavant déplacés internes, sont retournés dans leurs villages d’origine.- Suite à un incendie d’origine inconnue dans un village situé dans la sous-préfecture de Ngouboua (département de Kaya), 160 ménages de 654 individus (dont 137 ménages de 537 ressortissants nigérians et 23 ménages de 117 Tchadiens) se sont déplacés vers un village situé dans la même sous-préfecture. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted global mobility in the form of reduced travel, border closures and travel restrictions and bans. In West & Central Africa (WCA), where measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 have been imposed, mobile population are heavily affected by the coronavirus crisis. This report presents, for the month of April 2020, key trends and events relating to mobility in the WCA region; details the status of Points of Entry (PoE) and extent of travel restriction measures; presents preventive and mitigating measures in place; and explores the impact of travel restriction measures on mobile populations, including migrants and forcibly displaced populations.

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. In total, 29 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) were active in April 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). Six FMPs were deactivated on 31 March in Yei (Yei Airstrip), Kajo-Keji (Bori, Pure, Abaya), Lainya (Birigo) and Morobo (Okaba) Counties following scale-down of EVD preparedness activities. Three other FMPs in Tambura (Dingimo), Magwi (Owiny Ki Bul) and Panyikang (Tonga Bus Stop) were not operational in April as a result of COVID-19 mobility restrictions and other issues, and were later deactivated following planned de-prioritisation. Kaya FMP in Morobo County was temporarily inactive as a result of mobility restrictions, but data collection resumed in May. FMP closures should be taken into account when comparing April figures with prior months. Among FMPs that were active in both March and April, a significant reduction in overall cross-border movement coincided with the implementation of COVID-19 mobility restrictions at multiple locations.

A total of 764 movements were recorded, composed of 496 arrivals and 268 departures, between 25 and 31 May 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Gwoza, Mobbar, Ngala, Bama, Damboa and Monguno Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Gombi, Hong, Maiha, Michika, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Gwoza and Kala Balge LGAs of Borno; Fufore, Gombi, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan and Yola North. LGAs of Adamawa also recorded departures.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (32%), improved security (29%) voluntary relocation (28%) and military operations (11%).

A total of 764 movements were recorded, composed of 496 arrivals and 268 departures, between 25 and 31 May 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Gwoza, Mobbar, Ngala, Bama, Damboa and Monguno Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Gombi, Hong, Maiha, Michika, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Gwoza and Kala Balge LGAs of Borno; Fufore, Gombi, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan and Yola North. LGAs of Adamawa also recorded departures.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (32%), improved security (29%) voluntary relocation (28%) and military operations (11%).

This situation report reflects the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on IDPs from 28 May 2020—4 June 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.  

From 17 May- 31 May:• 190 new cases (327 cases as cumulative) – 59 new deaths (80 deaths as cumulative) ~source (https://covid19.who.int/region/emro/country/ye)• 675 new migrants arrivals mainly to Shabwah• Stranded migrants identified last two weeks: Around 100 Ethiopian stranded migrants were identified in Tuban district in Lahj governorate, 27th of May 2020​