Reports

From 11 September to 16 September, in close coordination with Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Management (INGC), IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) teams conducted multi-sectoral location assessments (MSLA) at resettlement sites in the four affected Provinces. The DTM teams interviewed key informants capturing population estimates, mobility patterns, and multi-sectoral needs and vulnerabilities.

Entre os dias 11 e 16 de Setembro, as equipas da IOM na área de Matriz de Localização de Deslocamentos (DTM) em coordenação com o Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidade de Moçambique (INGC), realizaram avaliações multi-Sectoriais (MSLA) em Bairros de Reassentamento nas quatro províncias afectadas. As equipas da DTM entrevistaram os informantes chave para capturar as estimativas dos populações, os padrões de movimentos, as necessidades e vulnerabilidades Multi-Sectoriais.

This report of the Round 28 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 north-eastern Nigeria. The report covers the period of 1 July to 16 July 2019 and reflects trends from the six most affected north-eastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.  Over the Round 28 reporting period, a nominal increase in numbers of internally displaced people (IDPs) was observed but hostilities and increased insecurities continued to restrict coverage of DTM assessments – in-line with the previous round of assessment that were published in May 2019. In all, 2,018,513 individuals were recorded as being displaced in the affected states in Round 28, an increase of 2 per cent or 38,477 as against 1,980,036 IDPs that were recorded in Round 27. In addition to the ongoing conflict, communal clashes also played a part in increased population mobility. The figure is almost at par with the number of displaced persons recorded in Round 25, which was carried out before the onset of the current escalation of violence in October 2018, when a significantly higher number of Local Government Areas (LGAs) and wards were accessible. In DTM Round 25 assessment, 2,026,602 people were recorded as IDPs.  To gain insights into the profiles of IDPs, interviews were conducted with 4 per cent of the identified IDP population — that is, 87,875 displaced persons — during this round of assessments. The information collated and analysed in this report includes the reasons for displacement, places of origin and dwelling types, mobility patterns, and unfulfilled needs of the displaced populations.  Additionally, site assessments were carried out in 2,385 sites – nominally more than the 2,383 sites that were accessed in the last round of assessment that was published in May for gaining a better understanding the needs of the affected population. These sites included 294 (281 in last round) camps and camp-like settings and 2,091 (down from 2,102 in last assessment) locations 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. Given that the State of Borno is the most affected by conflict-related displacements, this report places a specific focus on data and analyses pertaining to it. Lastly, this report includes analyses on the increasing number of returnees, profile of their initial displacement, shelter conditions of returnees, health, education, livelihood, market, assistance and WASH facilities available to the returnees.  

IOM manages the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Nigeria and other countries around the world, to support humanitarian communities with data on displacement and mobility. This information management product determines the status, locations, and needs of people affected by the ongoing conflict in Northeast Nigeria. As of 16 July 2019, the DTM has identified 2,018,513 IDPs (398,236 households) across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States. This represents an increase of two per cent (38,477 persons) over DTM Round 27, while the number of returns from neighbouring regions into situations of secondary displacement has also been on the increase of one per cent (19,631) from previous DTM round.

 IDP Population Variation Dashboard 28

Site Assessment Dashboard 28

List of Wards Assessed 28

List of Displacement Sites Assessed 28

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. In the first nine months of 2019, from the beginning of the year until 21st September, 356,556 individuals (59,426 Households) were displaced.  Between 16th and 21st September, prominent displacements were seen in Taizz (261 HH) mostly from Al Ma'afer (73 HH), Salh (37 HH) and Dimnat Khadir (33 HH) districts, Al Hudaydah (124 HH) mostly from Al Hawak (39 HH) and Al Hali (36 HH), Al Dhale'e (96 HH) mostly from Ad Dhale'e (48 HH) district and Amran (91 HH) mostly from Amran (47 HH) and Al Qaflah (34 HH) districts.  Most displacement resulted due to increased fighting in Al Hudaydah (250 HH) mostly in Al Hawak (73 HH) and Al Hali (71 HH) districts, Taizz (185 HH) mostly in Ash Shamayatayn (65 HH) district, Al Dhale'e (106 HH) mostly in Qa'atabah (67 HH) and Ad Dhale'e (33 HH) districts and Aden (105 HH).

Since DTM’s last update on 27 August 2019, an additional 1,953 internally displaced families (approximately 9,765 individuals) were identified, bringing the total number of internally displaced persons from Murzuq to at least 5,293 families (approximately 26,465 individuals) since the beginning of August.

This dashboard presents information on the displacement situation in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Data was collected between 12-25 August 2019. The displaced population is estimated at 428,289 individuals (270,870 IDPs, 46,845 out of camp refugees and 110,574 returnees). 863 villages were evaluated, including 10 new villages. 50.2% of the displaced population were male and 49.8% were female. 62% were under 18 years old. 49% of IDPs lived with host families, 27% lived in spontaneous sites, 15% lived in rental homes, 7% lived in new homes and 2 per cent live in collective centers. The priority needs of those displaced were drinking water, food and health care.

Ce rapport donne un aperçu de la situation de déplacement dans la Région de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun. Les informations présentées sur ce dashboard ont été recueillies entre le 12 et le 25 août 2019. Lors du round 19 de la DTM, un total de 428 289 individus (68 701 ménages) a été identifié, dont 270 870 PDI, 46 845 réfugiés hors camp et 110 574 retournés. 50,2% des populations déplacées étaient de sexe masculin, et 49,8% étaient de sexe masculin. 62% des personnes déplacées étaient des mineurs, tandis que 3% étaient des personnes âgées. 49% des PDI vivaient en famille d'accueil, tandis que 27% vivaient en site spontané, 15% en location, 7% dans un nouveau domicile personnel, et 2 pour cent en centre collectif. Les besoins prioritaires des populations déplacées étaient l'accès à l'eau potable, aux vivres et aux soins de santé.