Reports

During September 2019, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) conducted 7,148 interviews with households or groups representing 16,703 individual movements into and out of Bentiu Protection of Civilians (PoC) site, Malakal PoC site, Wau PoC Adjacent Area (AA) site and Wau collective centres (Cathedral, Nazareth, St. Joseph, Lokoloko and Masna combined in analysis).  As in August, there have been few new entries or permanent exits in September 2019 compared to the rest of the year. New entries represented 1.5 per cent (246 individuals) and intended permanent exits 1.0 per cent (170 individuals) of all monitored individual movements. This compares to five and eight per cent in January 2019 with new entries making up an even higher percentage of movements in March to May due a significant influx into Wau displacement sites from Jur River as reported on in population count and thematic reports. Intended permanent exits have been at only one or two per cent since April in contrast to December 2018 to February 2019 where the average was nine per cent. 

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

This document compiles the main events related to migration flows and forced displacement which occurred in West and Central Africa in October 2019, as well as key information products published by DTM for the month.

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 the beginning of the year until 26th October DTM estimates that 63,080 Households or 378,480 Individuals have experienced displacement, at least once.   Between 27th October and 02nd November, the highest number of displacements were seen in ·         Al Dhale’e (214 HH) – Qa'atabah (75 HH), Ad Dhale'e  (67 HH) and Al Hussein (32 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. ·         Taizz (86 HH) – In Al Mukha (17 HH) and Salh (15 HH) districts.  Most of displaced households were originated from Taizz, Aden and Al Hudaydah. ·         Al Hudaydah (57 HH) – Bayt Al Faqiah (25 HH) and Az Zuhrah (20 HH) districts. Most of displaced households were originated from Hajjah and Al Hudaydah. ·         Ibb (55 HH) – In Al Dhihar (15 HH) and Ba'dan (12 HH) and districts. Mostly arriving from Al Dhale'e. Most displacement resulted due to increased conflict in the following Governorates and districts. ·         Al Dhale'e (257 HH) – Qa'atabah (211 HH) and Al Husha (46 HH) districts ·         Al Hudaydah (109 HH) –  Al Hali (38 HH), Bayt Al Faqiah (26 HH) districts. ·         Taizz (57 HH) – Salh (8 HH) and As Silw (8 HH) districts. ·         Hajjah (31 HH) –  Abs (25 HH) district.

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 the beginning of the year until 12th October DTM estimates that 62,505 Households or 375,030 Individuals have experienced displacement, at least once. Between 13th and 19th October, the highest number of displacements were seen in ·         Al Dhale’e (1,075 HH) – In Qa'atabah (733 HH), Ad Dhale'e  (173 HH) and Al Husha (127 HH) districts. All displacements in the governorate were internal. ·         Ibb (292 HH) – In An Nadirah (91 HH), Al Dhihar (60 HH) and As Sabrah (42 HH) and districts. Mostly arriving from Al Dhale'e. ·         Taizz (181 HH) – In Al Mudhaffar (36 HH) and Saleh (31 HH) districts.  Most of displaced households were originated from Aden, Taizz and Al Hudaydah.  Most displacement resulted due to increased conflict in the following Governorates and districts. ·         Al Dhale'e (1,344 HH) – Qa'atabah (1,278 HH) and Al Husha (45 HH) districts ·         Taizz (108 HH) – Mawiyah (33 HH) and Muqbanah (12 HH) districts. ·         Aden (55 HH) – Al Mansura (15 HH) and Dar Sad (12 HH) ·         Al Hudaydah (50 HH) –  Al Hali (10 HH), Al Hawak (8 HH) and Hays (6 HH)

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 the beginning of the year until 26th October DTM estimates that 62,772 Households or 376,632 Individuals have experienced displacement, at least once.   Between 20th and 26th October, the highest number of displacements were seen in ·         Al Dhale’e (299 HH) – Al Husha (130 HH), Ad Dhale'e  (84 HH) and Qa'atabah (78 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. ·         Al Hudaydah (169 HH) –  Az Zuhrah (87 HH), Al Khawkhah (29 HH) and At Tuhayat (28 HH)districts. Most of displaced households were originated from Hajjah and Al Hudaydah. ·         Taizz (114 HH) – In Salh (22 HH) , Jabal Habashy (14 HH) and Al Mudhaffar (14 HH) districts.  Most of displaced households were originated from Aden, Taizz and Al Hudaydah. ·         Ibb (100 HH) – In Al Dhihar (34 HH) and As Sabrah (12 HH) and districts. Mostly arriving from Al Dhale'e. Most displacement resulted due to increased conflict in the following Governorates and districts. ·         Al Dhale'e (368 HH) – Qa'atabah (317 HH), Ad Dhale'e (19 HH) and Al Husha (19 HH) districts ·         Al Hudaydah (114 HH) –  Bayt Al Faqiah (30 HH), At Tuhayat (28 HH) and Hays (18 HH) districts. ·         Hajjah (95 HH) –  Abs (88 HH) district. ·         Taizz (73 HH) – Salh (20 HH) and Mawiyah (17 HH) districts.

Severe flooding caused by atypical rainfall across South Sudan has caused temporary displacement and disruption in service provision to more than 900,000 individuals. Through a network of DTM focal points in the field and in coordination with other humanitarian partners and authorities the team has mapped more than 250 locations (villages and neighbourhoods) affected by flooding in the country. The scale and magnitude of the flooding has prompted the Government to declare the State of Emergency on 26 October 2019 in 27 different areas, mainly in the Greater Upper Nile region and the Jonglei plateau. As part of the response, DTM has prepared a set of maps providing geo-referenced analysis of the flooded areas with separate layers indicating the evolution of areas under water since the beginning of October 2019. 

During the period of 21 – 27 October 2019, a total of 1,208 movements were recorded, which were composed of 922 arrivals and 286 departures. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Gwoza, Kaga, Konduga, Maiduguri, Mobbar and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State. Arrivals were also recorded in Demsa, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Bama, Gwoza and Kala/Balge LGAs of Borno State. Departures were also recorded in Girei, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (44%), voluntary relocation (35%), improved security (19%), involuntary relocation (2%) and conflict/attack (0.1%).

Due to the latest crisis in Syria, DTM Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool on 14 October to monitor population fleeing the conflict and crossing into Iraq. The information presented here is collected by IOM at the relevant border points and covers all the displaced population. — 237 individuals have crossed through the informal points nearby Sahela village on 30 October This brings the total of individuals having crossed these points since 14 October to 12,748 individuals — All arrivals were transported to Bardarash Camp by bus  

Due to the latest crisis in Syria, DTM Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool on 14 October to monitor population fleeing the conflict and crossing into Iraq. The information presented here is collected by IOM at the relevant border points and covers all the displaced population.

The International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (IOM DTM) and Humanity & Inclusion (HI) joined efforts to undertake an assessment of the level of access to services and the barriers faced by persons with disabilities within Wau Protection of Civilian Adjacent Area site (PoC AA or PoC site henceforth). The study, based on data collected in February 2019, aims to improve the knowledge base available to the humanitarian community about access to services by persons with disabilities living in the PoC site. It provides a quantitative estimate of the prevalence of disabilities among the IDP population and an assessment of the barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing humanitarian services across sectors. It also seeks to empower persons with disability living within the PoC site, giving them the opportunity to express their concerns and preferences with regards to possible solutions and targeted interventions. It is hoped that the resulting data will help camp management and other service providers operating within Wau PoC AA site, including IOM, to better account for the concerns and needs of persons with disability in humanitarian programming and service delivery. KEY FINDINGS 14.4% of survey respondents are persons with disabilities as identified by the Washington Group Short Set of Questions, while an estimated 18.7% of households include at least one member with a disability. The main reported barriers hampering access to services by persons with disabilities were distance to the service points (45.3%), lack of information (42.3%), lack of physical access (19.7%) and discrimination/harassment (16.8%). A quarter of respondents reported fearing forms of physical abuse when accessing services (24.8%). Changing the location of services was most popular among potential solutions to improve safety (32.1%). Among basic services, access to livelihoods, NFI and food distribution, toilets and sanitation, medication and general health services present particular challenges for persons with disabilities. Many persons with disabilities living in Wau PoC AA site lack access to the specialised services and assistive devices they need.

Due to the latest military operations in Syria, DTM Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool on 14  October to monitor potential population flow coming through pre-selected border points Fishkhabour and Ibrahim Al Khalil in Dahuk Al Fao and Rabi’a in Ninewa and nearby Sahela and Alwaleed villages in Ninewa Only people being displaced by the conflict are reported in this update and usual border activities and crossings are not covered This information is collected by IOM staff specifically posted at the relevant border points to meet with the displaced population Age, gender, and area of origin data is gathered from heads of household during registration for transportation. — 273 individuals have crossed through the informal points nearby Sahela village on 29 October This brings the total of individuals having crossed these points since 14 October to 12,511 individuals — All arrivals were transported to Bardarash Camp by bus