Reports

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.

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 West and Central Africa Region.

A total of 250,663 beneficiaries registered/ verified/ tracked since the beginning of 2018, in which 185,393 (48,399 IDPs, 131,958 returnees and 5,582 affected population/ vulnerable population) were properly registered, while the remaining 64,724 individuals were tracked in different locations. Out of the tracked beneficiaries, 11,594 were South Sudanese who crossed the borders to Sudan through Abyei, 50,427 were returnees (35,507 returned to Sudan from Saudi Arabia and 14,920 returned to different areas in North Darfur State) and 2,703 were IDPs in South Kordofan State. During the month of August, 54,919 beneficiaries registered/ verified/ tracked, of which 50,985 were properly registered / verified and 3,934 individuals were tracked. DTM teams managed to register most of the tracked population.

IOM uses the Emergency Tracking Tool to compile daily information from various partners including: local and international NGOs, and local and national authorities. Compilation is done through document review, as well as personal and/or phone interviews. From 7 August to 26 September 2018, IOM identified an increase of 13,355 displaced households displaced from Al Hudaydah, bringing the total number of displaced households to 70,889 (an estimated 425,334 individuals) forced to leave their homes since the escalation of conflict in early June. The largest increases have been seen within the Amanat Al Asimah, Al Hudaydah and Taizz governorates.

التحديثات الاخيرة:في الفترة من 7 أغسطس إلى 26 سبتمبر حددت المنظمة الدولية للهجرة زيادة قدرها 13,355 أسرة نا زحة. علما بأن اكبر الزيادات وجدت داخل محافظات أمانة العاصمة ،الحديده ، تعز.

Entre avril et juin 2018, 165 195 personnes déplacées au sein de 41 229 ménages ont été identifiés, y compris 124 788 PDI, 38 740 retournés, et 1 667 Ressortissants de Pays Tiers (RPT), dans 180 localités (126 sites de déplacement et 54 communautés hôtes). 65% des personnes déplacées sont des enfants, et une grande majorité des ménages déplacés (92%) a des enfants. La plupart des personnes déplacées (93.7%) vit dans des maisons en tôle ou en paille.

In March 2018, 165,195 displaced individuals (41,229 Households), including 124,788 IDPs, 38,740 Returnees and 1,667 Third Country Nationals (TCNs) were identified in 180 locations (126 sites and 54 host communities). 65% of displaced individuals were children, and a vast majority of displaced households (92%) had children. Most (93.7%) identified displaced individuals live in a shelter made of straw or metal sheet.

This week there were 75 new arrivals and only 16 exits at the Baidoa checkpoints. The lowest figures recorded since March 2018 for exits and May 2018 for entry. Movements have decreased after the harvesting season came to an end and the hot season began hindering the movements of displaced persons across the regions. In general, since mid-July all movements in and out of Baidoa IDP sites have remained relatively low compared with previous months. Reasons for displacement into the IDP sites were wide ranging: insecurity (33%), seeking education opportunities (19%), food shortages (16%), seeking better services (15%), seeking healthcare facilities (12%) and joining the rest of the family (5%). All those leaving reported leaving to rejoin the rest of the families.

This reporting week, a total of 143 entries and 36 exits were recorded at the MTT checkpoints in Baidoa. The exits reported were the lowest since March of this year similarly, the entries reported also slightly went down since the first week of August 2018. The major pull factors for displacement into the IDP sites are as follows: Shortage of food (58%), insecurity (22%), uncomfortable living conditions (8%),  family reunification (7%) and seeking healthcare facilities (5%). 31% of those leaving reported their reason for exiting is to rejoin the rest of the families, manage their farms (28%), seek education opportunities (22%) and seek better services (19%).

This week there were 27 new arrivals and no exits recorded at the Dolow IDP camps. The number of new arrivals slightly increased compared to the previous week. In general, for the month of August and September, movements in the Dolow IDP sites have remained significantly low compared with July entries. The majority of new arrivals cited lack of food as their reason for displacement (58%). Others cited uncomfortable conditions (14%), insecurity (14%) and seeking employment opportunity (14%).

This reporting week, a total of 15 new entries and zero exits were recorded in the Dolow IDPs camps. This shows a decrease in those coming in when compared with the previous week. Similarly, the number of exits has been shrinking and has since late August 2018 remained zero. The majority of the new arrivals cited seeking food (75%) as the main reason for displacement while (25%) reported family reunification.

Over the reporting period, a slightly lower number of entries were recorded (125) when compared to the previous week. 26 exits were recorded, which is slightly lower compared to last week. The majority of the new arrivals said that their reason for displacement into the IDP sites was due to a shortage of food (27%). In addition, 7 per cent cited insecurity, 5 per cent cited uncomfortable living condition, 5 per cent wanted to join their family and few others as their reason for displacement.