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The geopolitical zones of North Central and North West in Nigeria have been affected by a multidimensional crisis, rooted in deep and historic rifts and rekindled in 2013 by worsening socioeconomic and environmental conditions in the two regions. The crisis accelerated in January 2018 with the intensification of attacks, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of individuals. By the end of 2018, one million individuals had been displaced. While many of the IDPs displaced that year have been able to return, hundreds of thousands remain displaced for lack of security and the fear of being attacked en route or upon their return.   The crisis in North Central and North West is multifaceted, involving conflict between ethnic and language groups, tensions between transhumant and nomadic herders and sedentary farmers, as well as attacks by criminal groups on local populations and banditry, such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways. These security incidents often cross-cut inter-religious tensions, in particular in North Central, and specifically in Plateau state. The crisis continues to displace populations on a regular basis in the states of Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau (North Central) and Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara (North West).   One of the crisis’ main issue is the dispute between herders and farmers. Transhumant cattle rearers and raisers and sedentary farmers historically cohabitated in the region, with transhumant herders accompanying cattle along transhumance corridors, cutting through farmland, in search of water points and land to graze. In recent years, as water sources and land to graze have declined, transhumance routes increasingly encroached on farmland, raising tensions between herders and farmers and often leading to violent clashes.   Another major topic of contention in the affected regions are communal conflicts pitting ethnic and language-based communities. These tensions date back to the division of the country into states, which separated ethnic and language groups and led to the forced cohabitation of often antagonistic groups. Tensions over resources and land, exacerbated by climate change, have escalated into communal conflicts that have displaced significant numbers of people.   IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) was first implemented in Nasarawa and Abuja in August 2015. After the crisis in North West and Central Nigeria flared in early 2018, providing support to affected populations became paramount. As a result, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) broadened the reach of its DTM to the entire affected area, to assess the numbers and trends of displacement and gain insight into the profiles, needs and vulnerabilities of displaced populations. The information collected seeks to inform the government of Nigeria as well as and the humanitarian community with a better understanding of population movement and displacement in the two zones and aims at better informing response activities and relief provision for affected populations.

North Central And North West Zones List Of Displacement Sites Assessed Round 2

North Central And North West Zones List Of Wards Assessed Round 2

Ever since the start of the Central African crisis in 2013, Chadian nationals have been fleeing the Central African Republic to return to Chad, and in particular to the country's southern provinces (Moyen-Chari, Mandoul, Logone Oriental and Logone Occidental). IOM is implementing the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in the Moyen-Chari and Logone Oriental provinces to gain a better understanding of the number and needs of returnees living in the province. Data is collected from key informants in sites and villages hosting returnees. This dashboard presents the findings of assessments carried out in October and November 2019 in 88 locations. A total of 77,650 returnees in 17,413 households were identified. Results show that most of returnees (61%) live in displacement sites. The sites of Maïngama, Danamadja, Sido Est et Kobiteye being the largest ones.

Dès le début de la crise centrafricaine en 2013, des ressortissants tchadiens ont quitté la République centrafricaine pour retourner au Tchad, notamment vers les provinces du Sud (Moyen-Chari, Mandoul, Logone Oriental et Logone Occidental). L'OIM met en oeuvre sa Matrice de suivi des déplacements (DTM) dans les provinces du Moyen-chari et du Logone oriental afin d’évaluer le nombre et les besoins de ces retournés Tchadiens dans ces provinces. Les données sont collectées auprès d'informateurs clés au niveau des villages et des sites accueillant ces retournés. Ce tableau de bord présente les résultats d'évaluations menées entre octobre et novembre 2019 dans 88 localités. Celles-ci ont permis d’identifier 77 650 individus retournés dans 17 413 ménages. La majorité des retournés (61%) vit dans des sites, les plus importants étant Maïngama, Danamadja, Sido Est et Kobiteye.

During the period of 11 – 17 November 2019, a total of 2,506 movements were recorded, which were composed of 1,753 arrivals and 753 departures. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Dikwa, Gwoza, Jere, Mobbar and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State. Arrivals were also recorded in Demsa, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Gwoza and Kala/Balge LGAs of Borno State. Departures were also recorded in Demsa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Mubi North, Numan, Song and Yola North LGAs of Adamawa State. ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (49%), voluntary relocation (37%), conflict/attack (9%), improved security (2%), fear of attack (1%), flood (1%) and military operations (1%).

Whilst national-level conflict has continued in certain areas of South Sudan, notably in the Equatoria Region, other parts of the country have faced rising instances of intercommunal and localized conflict, oftentimes related to livestock which are distinguished from conflict including national actors for the purposes of the DTM data collection exercise. However, the lines between livestock-related conflict, other forms of communal tensions and politically motivated violence are frequently blurred. Furthermore, the rainy season had been underway as of June 2016 causing not only further flood induced displacement but also hindering data collection efforts. Data collection for Round 6 took place in June 2019 following round 5 for which data collection was conducted in March 2019. IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix implements mobility tracking throughout South Sudan in order to establish a baseline for the number of IDPs and returnees present in the country at the time of assessment.

DTM Displacement event tracking in Libya covers all the events related to population movements during one month. In October 2019, events related to displacements and population movements were recorded in 14 Muncipalities (Baladiyas)  all over the country. 

The ongoing conflict in Yemen, since March 2015, has led to the displacement of more than 3.6 million people (according to DTM's 2018 Area Assessment). DTM's Rapid Displacement Tracking tool collects and reports on numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of numbers, geography and needs. From 01 January-16 November 2019, IOM Yemen DTM estimates that 63,946 Households or 383,676 Individuals have experienced displacement, at least once. Between the 10th and 16th of November, the highest number of displacements were seen in: •          Taizz (284 HH) – In Maqbanah (118 HH) and Dimnat Khadir (53 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. •          Al Dhale’e (115 HH) – Ad Dhale'e  (41 HH) and Al Hussein (34 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. •          Al Hudaydah (77 HH) – Zabid (35 HH) and Hays (20 HH) districts. Most displaced households originated from Al Hudaydah and Hajjah. Most displacement resulted from increased conflict in the following Governorates and districts. •          Taizz (264 HH) – Maqbanah (123 HH) and Mawiyah (68 HH) districts. •          Al Dhale'e (145 HH) – Qa'atabah (108 HH) and Al Hussein (19 HH) districts. •          Al Hudaydah (102 HH) – At Tuhayat (28 HH) and Al Hawak (19 HH) districts  

The IOM report on displacements in the Lake Chad Basin (LCB) (March 2019) highlights the growing importance of return movements of former Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in 2018. The implementation of the stability index sheds more light on what assistance is required to ensure durable returns, who needs it and where. This tool serves as a measure of stability in return areas and identifies “pockets of stability” which will enable actors to plan for more adapted programming. In 94% of the assessed locations, local populations do not expect to move in the next 6 months (dependent variable – perception of stability).  

Afin de mieux comprendre le phénomène croissant des retours dans l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun, l’indice de stabilité cherche à identifier les facteurs qui contribuent ou freinent le retour des populations déplacées dans leur localité d’origine ainsi que les conditions et types d’assistances nécessaires pour les rendre plus durables. En combinant ces différents facteurs, l’indice de stabilité mesure la stabilité dans les zones de retour et identifie les « poches de stabilité » qui permettront aux acteurs de planifier une programmation plus adaptée. L'indice de stabilité se fonde sur les résultats de collectes de données effectuées auprès d'informateurs clés dans les localités accueillant des populations retournées. Il met en corrélation 19 indicateurs relatifs aux conditions de vie des populations, regroupés en trois échelles permettant de calculer un score de stabilité dans les zones de retour. Les échelles sont les suivantes : 1) accès aux moyens de subsistance et aux services de base, 2) niveau de cohésion sociale et 3) niveau de sécurité.

Shiyar Rafi, Birnin Magaji and Lilo Village in Gummi and Gusau Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Zamfara State have recorded the arrival of 6,419 displaced individuals (1,126 households). 4,734 arrivals were recorded in Shiyar Rafi community and 1,645 arrivals in Birnin Magaji, both in Gummi LGA with Lilo Village in Gusau LGA recording 40 arrivals. The movements were triggered by banditry attacks in the early hours of the morning on 17 and 18 November 2019 in Bantsa and Rafin Tsawo communities in Wonaka ward of Gusau LGA; Karaye and Gwali communities in Bardoki and Birnin Magaji wards of Gummi LGA.   Over 28 people were reportedly injured in the attacks, with 14 casualties recorded and 7 individuals abducted by the armed bandits. It is estimated that 52 houses were razed and belongings worth millions of Naira destroyed in Karaye community during the attack.   The displaced individuals include 3,590 children, 1,126 adult men, 1,510 adult women and 193 elderly persons. Over 71 per cent of the displaced population are taking refuge in unfinished government buildings in the host communities of arrival, with the remaining 29 per cent staying with friends and relatives.   They are in immediate need of shelter, food items, Non-Food Items (NFIs), WASH and health care services.