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Nigeria — Site Assessment Dashboard 31 (February 2020)

This report of the Round 31 Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessment by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) aims to improve the understanding about the scope of internal displacements, returns and the needs of affected populations in conflict-affected states of northeastern Nigeria. The report covers the period 15th January to 15th February 2020 and reflects trends from the six most affected north-eastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.   For Round 31, 2,046,604 or 420,072 households were recorded as displaced, an increase of 7,512 persons against the last assessment conducted in December 2019 when 2,039,092 internally displaced persons (IDPs) were identified. Also, a total of 1,673,862 returnees were recorded in the DTM Round 31 assessment, an increment of 62,186 or 4 per cent from the 1,611,676 persons that were identified as returnees in the last round of assessment that was conducted in December 2019. The increase in number of IDPs indicates a continued plateauing in numbers of displaced persons in the region over the last couple of rounds. As per the Round 29 assessment that was published in November 2019, 2,035,232 IDPs were recorded. A similar trend was observed in previous rounds of assessment since August 2019.   The number of displaced persons in the region is now well above the number recorded in Round 25 (2,026,602), which was conducted before escalating violence was observed in October 2018 even though accessibility remains lower. During Round 25, a higher number of Local Government Areas (LGAs or districts) and wards were accessible. Given that the numbers of IDPs is increasing slowly although accessibility remains low, it can be inferred that the actual displacement figures could be much higher.   To gain insights into the profiles of IDPs, interviews were conducted with 4 per cent of the identified IDP population — 86,268 displaced persons — during this round of assessments. The information collated and analysed in this report includes the reasons for displacement, places of origin and shelter types, mobility patterns, and unfulfilled needs of the displaced populations.   Additionally, site assessments were conducted in 2,372 locations (down from 2,375 in the last round of assessment, conducted in December 2019). The purpose was to better understand the gaps in services provided and the needs of the affected population. These sites included 290 (down from 293 in the last round of assessment) camps and camp-like settings and 2,082 locations (no change since the last assessment) where IDPs were residing with host communities. Site assessments included an analysis of sector-wide needs, including shelter and non-food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition, health, education, livelihood, security, communication and protection.   Lastly, this report includes analyses of the increasing number of returnees, profiles of their initial displacement, shelter conditions of returnees, and health, education, livelihood, market, assistance and WASH facilities available to the returnees. Notably, as the north-eastern State of Borno is the most affected by conflict-related displacements, this report specifically emphasizes the related analysis and data.

Le suivi des urgences a pour but de recueillir des informations sur les mouvements importants et soudains de populations. Les informations collectées résultent d’entretiens avec des informateurs clés ainsi que d’observations directes. Ce tableau de bord synthétise les mouvements de personnes survenus à Ndélé (préfecture de Bamingui-Bangoran) du 5 au 11 Mars 2020.

Ce tableau de bord présente des informations sur les urgences au Burundi pour la semaine du 19 au 25 avril 2020. La DTM a identifié 1 267 personnes affectées, dont 834 déplacées, par des pluies torrentielles dans les provinces de Ruyigi, Rumonge, Bubanza et Muyinga.

In March 2020, the monthly population count was conducted at Cathedral, Nazareth, St. Joseph, Lokoloko and Masna collective centres where a total of 7,220 individuals were identified. This compares to an overall collective centre population of 7,326 in February 2020 representing a net decrease of one per cent, due to a reducing Masna, Nazareth and Lokoloko population (reduction by 8% or -296 individuals). Please note that this reduction is not necessarily permanent and could be due to temporary absences in order to conduct land clearances or other activities away from the site. An increase was observed across Cathedral and St. Joseph (increase by 6% or +190 individuals).

In April 2020, the monthly population count was conducted at Masna collective centre where 3,746 individuals were identified and Wau PoC AA with 10,755 individuals. On 9 April 2020, the Diocesan Major Response Team on COVID-19 requested to close several Wau collective centres. As of 12 April 2020, Nazareth, Cathedral, St. Joseph and Lokoloko (combined at 3,743 individuals in March 2020) are deserted. The population of Wau PoC AA site decreased from 12,483 individuals in March 2020 to 10,755 individuals in April 2020 (decrease by 1,728 individuals, or 16%). Wau Masna saw an increase in its population by 269 individuals since March 2020, now standing at 3,746 individuals.

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 les 18 et 21 avril 2020 dans le département du Mayo-Kani de la région de l’Extrême-Nord.

Since it was initially reported on 31 December 2019, the illness known as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly across the globe, leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of 28 April, close to 2.9 million confirmed cases and nearly 200,000 deaths have been reported globally since the outbreak began. Confirmed cases have been reported in more than 200 countries/ territories/areas, with new cases and countries reporting daily. As several governments and authorities across the world continue to gradually transition towards more flexible and partially restrictive measures, the impact of COVID-19 on global mobility and migration dynamics remains severe with new extensions of border closures and air travel suspensions. As of 27 April, a total of 217 countries, territories and areas have issued 52,970 COVID-19 related mobility restrictions demonstrating a 1 per cent increase from the 52,262 restrictions recorded on 23 April. At the same time, since the last reporting date, there has been a 15 per cent increase in other limitations such as new documents required for entry, as well as a 4 per cent increase in medical restrictions and measures. IOM missions are working with governments and partners to ensure that migrants, whether in regular or irregular situations, as well as returnees and forcibly displaced persons are included in efforts to mitigate and combat the illness’s impact. Recent weeks have seen evidence of concentration of COVID-19 cases among migrant workers in some locations, highlighting existing inequalities between migrants and host communities and further confirming the critical need for specific outreach and inclusion of migrants in all responses. In addition to the immediate health risks of COVID-19, the situation poses significant socio-economic and protection challenges for migrants excluded from or unable to access support mechanisms. There are also increasing reports of stigma and discrimination towards migrants at destination, transit and home locations upon return, due to fears around COVID-19 transmission. Devising adequate responses for migrants, refugees, IDPs, returnees and vulnerable groups remains the top priority for IOM.

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 20 April 2020, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria were hosting an estimated 4,794,990 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 3,720,466 individuals) were located in Nigeria, while 11 per cent resided in Cameroon (526,587 individuals), 6 per cent in Chad (286,378 individuals) and 5 per cent in Niger (261,559 individuals).

The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) conducted a biometric registration exercise in Akobo East County, Jonglei and Ulang County, Upper Nile between September 2019 and February 2020 covering four locations in Akobo East (Bilkey, Dengjok, Gakdong, and Nyandit) and one location in Ulang (Wanding). DTM registered a total of 43,783 individuals (8,839 households) in both counties with 41,644 individuals (8,390 households) registered in Akobo East County and 2,139 individuals (449 households) in Ulang County.

The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) conducted a biometric registration exercise in Koch County, Unity between July and August 2019. Although IOM had previously conducted a biometric registration in Koch Town in 2018 (report here), this registration covered two more locations (Mir Mir and Buaw) as well as a verification exercise to determine identify registered individuals still present in Koch Town as well as to register those who newly arrived tat the location. At the end of the exercise, a total of 18,229 individuals (4,203 households) were biometrically registered. 

The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) conducted a biometric registration exercise in Leer County, Unity between September and December 2019 covering four locations: Din Din, Leer Town, Padeah and Thonyor. DTM registered a total of 39,920 individuals (9,276 households) during the exercise.