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The lingering conflict in Nigeria's North East Zone has been the major cause of widespread population displacement. Over 2 million persons have been forced to leave their areas of residence in search of safety and security in neighbouring wards and LGAs. On 11 May 2021, a Non-State Armed Group (NSAG) carried out an attack in Ngwom village, located in Loskuri ward in Mafa LGA (Borno State). This attack led to a substantial wave of population displacement. Following the attack, a rapid assessment was conducted by DTM field staff with the purpose of informing the humanitarian community and government partners, and enabling targeted response. Flash reports utilise direct observation and a broad network of key informants to gather representative data and collect information on the number, profile and immediate needs of the affected population.   As a result of the attack, a total of 1,237 individuals from 245 households were displaced from Loskuri ward of Mafa LGA in Borno State towards the neighbouring wards Dusuman, Maimusari and Mashamari wards of Jere LGA of Borno State.

Following the recent attacks in Palma Sede, DTM teams in Nangade, Mueda, Montepuez, Mecufi, Ibo and Pemba districts continue to register significant rise in IDP arrivals since 27 March. On the 20th of May 2021, an estimated number of 1,422 IDPs were registered in the receiving districts bringing the total number of IDPs to 55,824 people who have been displaced from Palma. IDPs continue to arrive in Nangade on foot and by bus from Nangade to Mueda, Montepuez, and Pemba.

In 2011 around 40,000 people from Tawergha were forcibly displaced due to armed conflict and hostilities. The damage to public and private infrastructure has left the town unhabitable, and so far, only around 6,900 individuals have returned as of May 2021. This DTM publication presents the findings of rapid intention surveys conducted with 690 Tawergha IDP households in Albrayga, Bani Waleed, Benghazi, Ejdabia, Janzour, Jalu, Tarhuna, Tobruk and Tripoli with an aim of better understanding their intentions, needs and socio-economic conditions to help guide interventions that promote durable solutions.

Entre le 9 et le 16 Mai 2021, la DTM a identifié 952 personnes affectées, dont 529 personnes déplacées, par des pluies torrentielles et vents violents dans les provinces de Bubanza, Cibitoke, Bururi, Rumonge et Muyinga.

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In response to the need for accurate and up-to-date information on displacement and human mobility in north-east Nigeria, IOM activated its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to support the humanitarian community with multi-layered data on the status, locations, vulnerabilities and needs of the affected populations. This information management product determines the status, locations, and needs of people affected by the ongoing conflict in north-east Nigeria.   During the period 8 to 24 February 2021, the DTM has identified 2,184,254 IDPs (447,628 households) across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States. This represents a 1.5 per cent increase (34,011 persons) compared to DTM Round 35. The number of returnees increased by less than one per cent (or 20,470 individuals) since Round 35 to reach a total number of 1,763,377 returnees in 285,441 households.

This report, which presents the results from the Round 36 of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments carried out by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve the understanding of the scope of internal displacement, the plight of returnees and the needs of the displacement affected populations in north-east Nigeria. The report covers the period from 08 to 24 February 2021 and reflects the trends from the 6 states in Nigeria’s north-east geopolitical zone. This zone is the most affected by the conflict and consist of the following states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.   In Round 36, a total of 2,184,254 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 447,628 households. This signifies a 1.6 per cent increase (or 34,011 individuals) compared to the Round 35 of DTM assessments when 2,150,243 IDPs were recorded (December 2020). The number of IDPs recorded during Round 35 increased with 0.3 per cent compared to Round 34 when 2,144,135 IDPs were identified (November 2020). When comparing the Round 36 number of IDPs to Round 31 (2,046,604 IDPs - February 2020), the number of IDPs in north-east Nigeria has increased by 6.6 per cent during the past year.   The number of IDPs in the region is now well above (increase by 7.8%) the number recorded in Round 25 (2,026,602 individuals), which was conducted before the escalating violence was observed in October 2018. The increase in IDPs was noted despite the fact that accessibility remains lower than it was during the Round 25 and prior. Since the Round 25 of assessments, the LGAs Kukawa, Kala/Balge and Guzamala in Borno State have been largely inaccessible due to increased hostilities in those districts. In Round 29, the ward Rann in Kala/Balge LGA became accessible again and remains so currently. Given that the number of IDPs is increasing, although accessibility currently remains low, it can be inferred that the actual displacement figures could be considerably higher.   To gain insights into the profiles of IDPs, interviews were conducted with 5.4 per cent of the identified IDP population — 117,529 displaced persons — during this round of assessments. The information collated and analysed in this report includes the reasons for displacement, places of origin and shelter types, mobility patterns, and unfulfilled needs of the displaced populations. During Round 36, IDP assessments were conducted in 2,397 locations (up from 2,396 locations compared to Round 35 of assessments). Assessed locations included 308 camps and camp-like settlements (similar to Round 35) as well as 2,089 locations where internally displaced persons were living among host communities (up from 2,088 in Round 35). The purpose was to better understand the gaps in services provided and the needs of the affected population. 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.   Furthermore, a total of 1,763,377 returnees were recorded in the DTM Round 36 assessment. This signifies an increment of 20,470 individuals or less than 1 per cent compared to Round 35 when 1,742,907 returnees were recorded (December 2020). The number confirms an increasing trend in numbers of returnees that has continued throughout 2020 and into 2021. This report includes analyses of the increasing number of returnees, their displacement profiles, shelter conditions, health, education, livelihood, market, assistance and WASH facilities available to the returnees. Notably, as Borno is the most affected by conflict-related displacements in north-east Nigeria, this report specifically concentrates on the related data and analysis.

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The BMA is based on IOM’s global DTM methodology and targeted 1,498 villages in Satkhira through 4,293 key informant (94% male and 6% female) interviews. Key informants were representatives from the community who had been referred by local government officials or members of the village who could give information concerning internal and international mobility in each village.

In April 2021, a total of 18,166 movements were observed across Ethiopia’s five flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 3% decrease in daily average movement in comparison with March 2021 when an average of 627 movements per day were observed. It should be noted that data collection at Humera Flow Monitoring Point in Tigray region is not taking place due to security and access constraints, thus affecting the total number of movements for the month. Despite the slight decrease in movements this month, outgoing movements during March have continued to be significantly higher (78.8%) than incoming movements (21.2%).