Reports

The ILA IV was conducted from May to June 2019 through a network of around 4,000 KI sand covered 3,645 locations hosting at least five or more IDP and/or returnee households, reaching a total of 712,022 returnee households – and 5,641 individuals returned from abroad – and 171,699 IDP households (corresponding respectively to 4,272,132 returnees and 1,030,194 IDPs)

The number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase across Asia and the Pacific with countries stepping up response, as well as intensifying mobility restrictions. As of 27 March, more than 136,000 cases and over 6,000 deaths have been reported in the region. Confirmed cases have been reported in 281 countries, territories and/or areas, with new cases reported on a daily basis. The situation is rapidly evolving with challenges continuing to arise, especially for migrants excluded from or unable to access healthcare or to meaningfully follow prevention advice due to their precarious conditions. Migrants are also affected by stigma and discrimination and are already suffering economic impacts through loss of work without social protection mechanisms in place. At the regional level, IOM is maintaining close coordination with the WHO (SEARO, WPRO, EMRO), OCHA, IFRC, UNHCR and other partners to advocate inclusion of migrants and mobile populations in national-, regional- and global-level response planning for COVID-19. IOM leads the Regional Thematic Working Group on Migrants and Refugees and COVID-19 along with UN and NGO partners. IOM is also providing technical guidance to IOM missions at the national level and for regional and global initiatives for migrant inclusion in COVID-19 response. Devising adequate responses for migrants, refugees, IDPs, returnees and other vulnerable groups remains the top priority for IOM. These approaches need to be flexible and adaptive to the rapidly evolving situation. Recent trends have included significant returns of migrant workers including internal and cross-border migrants from urban areas towards provincial areas or home countries in response to public health measures or fears over COVID-19 transmission. In the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS), following the announcement of lockdown measures in Thailand, thousands of internal migrants and migrants from neighboring countries have returned to their home provinces or countries, including Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Myanmar. This may have the unintended effect of driving transmission in areas with less capacity to provide testing, isolation and treatment, as well as increase vulnerability for migrants during their journey and in their home communities. 

The site adjacent to Pibor UNMISS is estimated to host approximately 2,137 IDPs as of 22 March 2020. This figure is an estimate based on a shelter count according to which there are currently 277 inhabited shelters which was multiplied by the average household size (est. seven individuals). The site experienced a net outflow of 732 individuals between 16 and 22 March 2020. This compares to a net inflow of 745 persons during the previous week (9-15 March 2020). A total of 560 persons newly arrived within the reporting period, coming mainly from Kongor (37.1%), Monchak (17.7%) and Lekuangole (7.5%), which are all villages within Lekuangole Payam of Pibor County. Some 1,292 individual left the site without an intention of returning. Destinations were equally mainly in Lekuangole (91.3%) with Kongor on the top of the list (29.6%) followed by Wungony (21.0%). Eleven households (29 pax) left the site temporarily – mainly to Kongor and Wungony – with an intention to return to Pibor UNMISS AA. 

IOM DTM interviewed 1,281 households living at Wau PoC AA and five collective centres, namely Cathedral, Lokoloko, Masna, Nazareth and St Joseph. Interviews were conducted between 7 and 23 January 2020.   An average of 36% of respondents per site reported an intention to leave. Whilst this value was highest for Lokoloko and Cathedral (47% and 40%), only 19% of Masna respondents reported an intention to leave. Respondents who did not intend to leave mainly cited insecurity at destination areas, as well as the comparatively better conditions at places of current settlement as reasons for remaining.  Women were seen to be the most prone to having issues, risks, or concerns at destinations preventing return movements. An average of 36% believed their preferred destinations were unsafe at the time of assessment whilst 22% said they did not have enough information to make an informed decision whether to leave. Amongst those who cited Rocrocdong as destination, an average of nearly two-thirds thought it was unsafe (av. 64%). Shelter NFIs were the most needed humanitarian support according to respondents who wished to return - especially for those preferring to leave for Bagari and Besselia destinations.

On 16 February 2020, clashes among communities in Rumbek North as a result of cattle raiding caused displacement within the county. Through the Event Tracking tool, a DTM team on the ground confirmed the displacement of up to 2,738 individuals (408 households) who fled and found refuge in Deng-Nhial site (Rumbek North County). The displaced population used vehicles to reach the site which is located 82 kilometers from Amok. More than a half of the population were female (56%).

Parts of Morobo County received an influx of both IDPs who were previously abroad (South Sudan nationals), and returnees from neighbouring Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. DTM mapped a total of 1,474 IDPs in Esebi, Kendila and 2,355 returnees, Dudulabe, and Wudabi. Arrivals to these locations occurred at different time intervals starting from 14 February to 15 March 2020. Most IDPs found refuge at a displacement site in Esebi, while returnees settled in areas of former habitual residence. It should be noted that return movements were primarily motivated by bad living conditions abroad. According to a DTM focal person on the ground, there has been no humanitarian response to urgent needs such as food, shelter, NFIs, health, water, and sanitation. 

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) conducted a field assessment in Kuajiena Payam on 25 February and 18 March 2020 to obtain more information about ongoing clashes between pastoralists and farmers. The team visited Maranya, Akouyo and Mapel in Kuajiena Payam confirming the displacement of 5,024 individuals (920 households) from Akou, Akoor and Yikana (all within Kuajiena Payam).

During 16 - 22 March 2020, a total of 2,670 movements were recorded, composed of 2,244 arrivals and 426 departures. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Damboa, Dikwa, Gwoza, Jere, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State. Arrivals were also recorded in Girei, Gombi, Hong, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Dikwa, Gwoza and Kala/Balge LGAs of Borno State. Departures were also recorded in Fufore, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan and Song LGAs of Adamawa State.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: military operations (31%), poor living conditions (23%), improved security (22%), voluntary relocation (17%), conflict/attack (4%) and fear of attack (3%).

  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 21 to 23 March 2020 in three sites in Lac Province.  An armed attack which occurred on 23 March 2020 in the village of Mboma located in the sous-préfecture of Kaiga-Kindjiria (département of Fouli) led 2,032 persons (including 40 separated children hosted in the site of Yakirom) to be forcibly displaced and flee towards two sites located in the sous-préfecture of Liwa (in the same département of Fouli). Additionnally, in the same sous-préfecture of Kaiga-Kindjiria, 336 persons preventively fled their houses on 21 March 2020 towards one site located in the sous-préfecture of Liwa. All locations hosting these persons are accessible.

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 les informations sur les mouvements de personnes survenus dans la période du 21 au 23 mars 2020 dans trois sites de la province du Lac.  Une attaque armée survenue le 23 mars 2020 dans le village de Mboma situé dans la sous-préfecture de Kaiga-Kindjiria (département de Fouli) a conduit au déplacement forcé de 2 032 personnes vers deux sites situés dans la sous-préfecture de Liwa (même département de Fouli) dont 40 enfants séparés accueillis dans le site de Yakirom. Par ailleurs, 336 personnes avaient quitté de manière préventive la même sous-préfecture de Kaiga-Kindjiria le 21 mars 2020, vers un site situé dans la sous-préfecture de Liwa. Il est à noter que tous les lieux d’accueil sont accessibles.

From May 2018 to February 2020, 12,188 Iraqi returnees from abroad were identified in 15 Governorates, 55 Districts and 445 locations. During this reporting period, IOM Iraq achieved full country coverage.

Ce tableau de bord présente des informations sur les urgences au Burundi pour la semaine du 16 au 22 mars 2020. La DTM a identifié 1.648 personnes réparties dans 338 ménages, affectées par des pluies torrentielles et des vents violents dans les provinces de Bujumbura Mairie, Gitega, Rumonge et Ruyigi.