Reports

DTM Niger monitors migration flows at seven key transit points around the country: Arlit, Séguédine/Madama, Magaria, Dan Barto, Dan Issa and Tahoua. In December 2019, 1,680 individuals were on average observed crossing FMPs daily. This represents a 2 per cent decrease when compared to the previous month. The majority of travelers (69%) were men, while 20 per cent were women and 11 per cent were children. Niger and Nigeria were both the main countries of provenance (81% and 11%) and of destination (72% and 9%) of travellers. Nationals from Niger and Nigeria accounted for 92 per cent of all the migrants recorded at the FMPs. Economic migration, including but not limited to long-term migration of more than six months (39% of flows), seasonal migration (35%) and short-term movements (26%) were the primary types of movements observed.

In January, the monthly  population count was conducted at Cathedral, Nazareth, St. Joseph, Lokoloko and Masna collective centres where a total of 10,394 individuals were identified. This compares to an overall collective centre population of 11,828 in December 2019. Cathedral’s population decreased by 23 per cent (1,047 individuals) between December 2019 and January 2020. The population of Wau PoC AA site increased from 12,664 individuals in December 2019 to 13,243 individuals in January 2020 representing 5 per cent increase.

The Abyei Administrative Region remains a contested area between Sudan and South Sudan. 2019 was marked by an increased number of security incidents. Violent clashes in Kolom on 22 January left 33 people killed, 18 wounded, 15 children missing, and 32 houses burned according to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA – see report here). This led to the displacement of approximately 4,665 individuals (747 households) from Kolom and surrounding areas (Noong, Dokura and Amiet) to Abyei Town. Among the missing 15 children, six were returned and reunited with their families.

As part of IOM’s Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness activities, DTM operates Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) on the borders with Uganda (UGA), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR). In total, 22 EVD-dedicated FMPs were active in December, as operations at Lasu and Tokori FMPs (Yei County) remained suspended due to adverse security conditions. This dashboard highlights key entry routes to South Sudan (SSD) and presents the demographic profile of people surveyed on arrival from the three neighbouring countries at risk of EVD transmission. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the data collected is only indicative of actual flows. In total, 23,061 incoming individual journeys from high-risk countries were surveyed in December.

During 27 January – 2 February 2020, a total of 3,104 movements were recorded, composed of 2,072 arrivals and 1,032 departures. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gwoza, Hawul, Jere, Konduga, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State. Arrivals were also recorded in Demsa, Fufore, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, 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 Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: conflict/attack (34%), poor living conditions (32%), voluntary relocation (24%), improved security (7%) and fear of attack (3%).

During the month of November and December 2019, IOM DTM carried you a baseline assessment in 12 districts affected by Cyclone Idai in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces to monitor and track the locations and priority needs of the affected populations. A total of 114 enumerators (61 female and 53 male) were engaged and carried out assessments in 336 wards. Overall, there is still 43,352 individuals displaced due to cyclone Idai located in 1,571 locations, with the majority living in host communities within the two provinces. An estimated 10,097 homes were completely destroyed, while 37,483 homes were partially destroyed. In total 24,106 households are said to be still in need of shelter support, with only 3,047 having received emergency shelter support since the cyclone made its landfall in Zimbabwe. Baseline assessments were done at ward level covering through focus group discussions with key informants at the ward centres in coordination with the Department of Civil Protection. Enumerators were identified at district level and trained to carry out data collection.

These Maps are overview of the Affected population due to the Cyclone IDAI and shows the IDPs and Returnees presence by Districts and Wards.

This document compiles the main events related to migration flows and forced displacement which occurred in West and Central Africa in January 2020, as well as key information products published by DTM for the month.

Ce tableau de bord présente des informations sur les urgences au Burundi pour la semaine du 05 au 11 janvier 2020. La DTM a identifié 740 personnes réparties dans 125 ménages, affectées par les pluies torrentielles et les pluies torrentielles et les glissements de terrain dans less provinces de Cibitoke et Karusi. 

Ce tableau de bord présente des informations sur les urgences au Burundi pour la semaine du 19 au 25 janvier 2020. La DTM a identifié 2 808 personnes réparties dans 594 ménages, affectées par les pluies torrentielles et les pluies torrentielles et les glissements de terrain dans les provinces de Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumura Rural, et Rutana.

Ce tableau de bord présente des informations sur les urgences au Burundi pour la semaine du 26 janvier au 02 février 2020. La DTM a identifié 22 021 personnes réparties dans 4 477 ménages, affectées par les pluies torrentielles et les pluies torrentielles et les glissements de terrain dans less provinces de Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rural, Cibitoke et Rumonge. 

From May 2018 to December 2019, 12,114 Iraqi returnees from abroad were identified in 15 Governorates, 55 Districts and 444 locations. During this reporting period, IOM Iraq achieved full country coverage.