Reports

The DTM Burundi dashboard for the month of August 2018 covers all 18 provinces of Burundi. The DTM has identified 159,152 internally displaced persons (IDPs) amidst 35,157 households. 74% of IDPs (117,538) were displaced as a result of natural disasters and 26% of IDPs (40,856) were displaced as a result of sociopolitical issues.

Le dashboard DTM du mois de août 2018 couvre toutes les 18 provinces du Burundi. La DTM a identifié 159 152 personnes déplacées internes (PDI) au sein de 35 157 ménages déplacés. 74% des PDI (117 538) ont été déplacées à la suite de désastres naturels, tandis que 26% des PDI (40 856) ont été déplacées en raison de la situation socio-politique.

A la date du 31 août 2018, les partenaires de la CMP ont comptabilisé 68 880 rapatriés, ce qui correspond à une augmentation de 1 460 personnes par rapport aux données de juillet 2018 (67 420 rapatriés). En parallèle, 69 993 personnes déplacées internes (12 951 ménages), 526 505 personnes retournées ont été enregistrés par les équipes de la DNDS et 139 839 réfugiés maliens dans les pays limitrophes par l’UNHCR.

This week there were 158 new arrivals and only 48 exits at the Baidoa checkpoints. The lowest recorded of exit since March of this year. This represents the fifth week in a row that the number of exits has remained below 200. In general, since mid-July all movements in and out of Baidoa IDP sites have remained relatively low compared with previous months. The key driving factors for displacement into the IDP sites varied as given in the breakdowns: shortage of food (42%), seeking education opportunities (23%), joining the rest of the family (15%), seeking healthcare facilities (15%) and other reasons (5%). Almost all those leaving Baidoa reported they are going to manage their farms (83%) and 17% reported they are going to join their families in the place of origin. All of the families said they intend to return to the IDP sites in the future.

Over the reporting period, a higher number of entries (246) were recorded compared to the previous week. 60 exits were recorded this week, which is slightly lower compared to the last weeks’ number. The majority of the new arrivals cited their reason for displacement into the IDP sites was due to lack of food (74%). In addition, 14% cited insecurity in their areas of origin (from Buale, Jamame and Jiliib) and 12% cited health as their reason for displacement.

This week there were 14 new arrivals and only 4 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, movements in Dolow IDP sites have remained significantly low compared with July entries. Half of the new arrivals to Dolow IDP camps this week cited lack of food as their main reason for displacement. A quarter said that they are rejoining their family while the rest cited they came to the site because of uncomfortable living conditions in their areas of origin.

Between 3 and 11 September 2018, a total of 4,780 movements were recorded, including 4,037 arrivals, 707 departures and 36 transiting movements. These movements occurred at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Chibok, Dikwa, Gubio, Gwoza, Hawul, Konduga, Kukawa, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiduguri, Mobbar, Monguno, Ngala and Nganzai Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno state, and locations in Demsa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa state. Assessments identified the following main triggers of movements: ongoing conflict (52%), poor living conditions (17%), voluntary relocation (13%), flooding (7%), fear of attacks (5%), improved security (4%), farming activities (2%) and military operations (1%).

Following clashes between armed groups in Tripoli between 27 August and 04 September, at least 2,840 families (approximately 14,200 individuals) have been displaced to Zliten, Bani Waleed, Misrata, Azzawya, Qasr Akhyar, Zintan, Msallata, Tarhouna, Garabolli, Swani Bin Adam, Tajoura and safer areas in Tripoli. Displaced households originate mostly from conflict-affected neighborhoods in Southern Tripoli; please refer to the second page of this report for more details on displacement locations and areas of origin.

Within the period of 29 August – 2 September 2018, a total of 4,546 movements were recorded, including 3,439 arrivals and 1,070 departures. These movements occurred at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Guzamala, Gwoza, Hawul, Jere, Kala/Balge, Konduga, Kukawa, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiduguri, Mobbar, Monguno, Ngala and Nganzai Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno state, and locations in Demsa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi-North, Mubi-South, Numan, Shelleng, Yola-North, and Yola-South LGAs of Adamawa state. Assessments identified the following main triggers of movements: ongoing conflict (43%), poor living conditions (27%), voluntary relocation (14%), Flooding (7%), improved security (5%), fear of attacks/communal clashes (2%), and farming activities (2%).

During this round of data collection, DTM has identified 1,953,984 internally displaced persons (325,664 families), dispersed across 18 governorates and 3,335 locations in Iraq. For the same period, DTM has also identified 3,956,610 returnees (659,435 families) across 1,442 locations in 8 governorates.

IOM Yemen’s weekly Situation Report for the week of 26 August —1 September 2018 highlights that 22.2 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, while 2 million people are internally displaced. IOM continues emergency tracking for IDPs displaced by the conflict across all southern governorates, as well as in Taiz, Al Bayda and Al Hudaydah in the north. Since June 2018, IOM has identified 70,663 IDP households.

The list of wards assessed in Round 24