Reports

DTM Niger monitors migration flows at seven key transit points around the country: Arlit, Séguédine, Madama, Dan Issa, Dan Barto and Magaria. In February 2019, 1,436 individuals were on average observed crossing FMPs daily. This represents a 32 per cent decrease when compared to the previous month. The majority of travellers (71%) were men, while 17 per cent were women and 12 per cent were children. Niger and Nigeria were both the main countries of provenance (81% and 15%) and of destination (79% and 12%) of travellers. Nationals from Niger, Nigeria and Chad accounted for 92% of all the migrants recorded at the FMPs. Economic migration, including but not limited to long-term migration of more than six months (40% of flows), seasonal migration (34%) and short term movements (25%), were the primary types of movements observed. 

La DTM au Niger observe les flux migratoires à sept Point de suivi des flux (FMP) à travers le pays : Arlit, Séguédine, Madama, Dan Issa, Dan Barto et Magaria. En février 2019, en moyenne 1 436 individus ont été observés chaque jour aux FMP, soit une hausse de 32 pourcent par rapport au mois précédent. La majorité des voyageurs (71%) étaient des hommes, tandis que 17 pourcent étaient des femmes et douze pourcent étaient des femmes. Le Niger et le Nigeria étaient tant les principaux pays de provenance (81% et 15%)  que les principaux pays de destination (79% et 12%) des voyageurs. Les Nigériens, Nigérians et Tchadiens représentaient 97 pourcent des migrants identifiés aux FMP. La migration économique, dont le migration économique de long-terme (40% des flux), la migration saisonnière (34%) et les mouvements de court-terme (25%) était le principal type de mouvement observé.

The crisis currently affecting the Lake Chad Basin states results from a complex combination of factors, including conflict with Non-State Armed Groups, extreme poverty, underdevelopment and a changing climate, which together have triggered significant displacement of populations. As of 25 March 2019, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria were hosting an estimated 4,443,823 affected individuals made up of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Refugees (both in- and out-of-camp), Returnees (Former IDPs and Returnees from abroad) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs). 79 per cent of the affected population (representing 3,506,407 individuals) were located in Nigeria, while 11 per cent resided in Cameroon (499,295 individuals), 6 per cent in Niger (248,887 individuals) and 4 per cent in Chad (189,234 individuals).

49,437 displaced individuals comprising 8,980 households in 55 displacement sites were identified in Afar region. These figures represent a decrease of 1,182 individuals (-2.34%), an increase of 200 households (+2.28%) and an increase of 1 site (+1.85%) since round 14 (November/December 2018). 49% of displaced individuals were female and 51% were male. 58% were younger than 18 years old while 6% were over 60 years old.

There are 23,676 displaced individuals comprising 7,158 households in 74 displacement sites were identified in Amhara region. These figures represent an increase of 10,157 individuals (+75.13%), an increase of 3,049 households (+74.20%), and an increase of 15 sites (+25.42%) since round 14 (November/December 2018). 49% of displaced individuals were female and 51% were male. 45% were younger than 18 years old, while 2% were over 60 years old.

20,741 displaced individuals comprising 3,064 households in 13 displacement sites were identified in Gambella region. These figures represent a decrease of 3,948 individuals (-15.99%), a decrease of 560 households (-15.45%), and an increase of 1 site (+7.14%) since round 14 (November/December 2018). No sites have opened since the start of 2019, while 90% of sites opened before 2018 and 10% opened in 2018. 48% of displaced individuals were female and 52% were male. 61% were younger than 18 years old while 2% were over 60 years old.

859,290 displaced individuals comprising 143,902 households in 472 displacement sites were identified in Oromia region. These figures represent a decrease of 286,558 individuals (-25.01%), a decrease of 36,870 households (-20.40%), and a decrease of 43 sites (-8.35%) since round 14 (November/December 2018). No sites have opened since the start of 2019, while 82% sites opened before 2018 and 18% of sites opened in 2018. Conflict was the primary cause of displacement for an estimated 81% of the displaced population. 

1,166,878 displaced individuals comprising 196,628 households in 409 displacement sites were identified in Somali region. These figures represent an increase of 160,602 individuals (+15.96%) an increase of 28,976 households (+17.28%) and an increase of 20 sites (+5.14%) since round 14 (November/December 2018). 3% of sites have opened since the start of 2019, 68% of sites opened before 2018 and 29% opened in 2018. Conflict was the primary cause of displacement for an estimated 70% of the displaced population.

82,968 displaced individuals comprising 38,293 households in 162 displacement sites were identified in Tigray region. These figures represent an increase of 10,855 individuals (+15.05%), an increase of 4,845 households (+14.49%) and an increase of 13 sites (+8.72%) since round 14 (November/December 2018). None of the sites  pened in 2019, while 85% of sites opened before 2018, and 15% of sites opened in 2018. Conflict was the primary cause of displacement for an estimated 98% of the  displaced population.

The majority of the recorded population were displaced before 2018, with 904 sites which reportedly opened in 2016/17 (DTM Rounds 1 - 8). Conflict was reported as the primary driver of displacement (1,663,396 IDPs), followed by displacement due to climate induced factors (508,723 IDPs). This trend is consistent over time, with conflict constantly being the primary cause of displacement across the country. It should be noted that a number of the drought affected communities were originally supported through the government led Integrated Service Sites, set up in drought affected areas.

The DTM Monthly Regional Update contains consolidated summary updates and highlights from DTM field operations. This document covers updates from the regional network of flow monitoring of migrants, as well as the tracking and monitoring of internal displacement in the countries. It is published on a monthly basis and covers the East Africa and Horn of Africa Region.

During February 2019, DTM has identified 130,562 IDPs. The main causes for the displacements have been: 75% natural disasters, 25% the socio-political situation.