Reports

As a result of armed clashes in Sebha, 80 households (approximately 400 individuals) have been displaced to private and public buildings in the center of the city, with a further 60 households (300 individuals) displaced to the Baladiya of Murzuq. The main reported needs of the displaced population in Sebha are drinking water, baby milk, diapers, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food items, mattresses, blankets and cleaning materials. The reported needs in Murzuq are water, hygiene kits, baby milk, diapers, food, medical assistance, mattresses and blankets.

30,112 displaced individuals comprising 10,892 households in 78 displacement sites were identified in Tigray region. These figures represent an increase of 7,624 in the total individuals (+33.90%) an increase of 2,951 households (+37.16%) and 18 sites (+30.00%) since round 9 (January/February 2018).

56,375 displaced individuals comprising  9,408 households in 56 displacement sites were identified in Afar region. These figures represent an increase of 3,652 in the total number of displaced individuals (+6.93%) since round 9 (January/February 2018). 20% of the identified sites opened in 2017 and no sites opened in 2018. Drought was recorded as the primary cause of displacement for an estimated 38% of the displaced population. 

For the fourth week in a row, the number of people exiting the IDP sites increased, this week reaching 295 - the most recorded in a single week since August 2017. In contrast, the number of new entries dropped this week from 92 last week to 60 this week. The low number of entries into Baidoa can be attributed to the onset of the Gu rainy season in the region, which makes major roads into town relatively impassible. The key drivers for displacements into Baidoa were insecurity and access to food at the village of origin, while those leaving cited management of their farms since the Gu seasonal rains had begun in their villages of origin.

Due to inter-clan clashes that erupted in the outskirts of Baidoa, mainly triggered by conflicts between clans for grazing land, a total of 56 indivudals fled for safety into the Biadoa IDP sites. All stated that their reason for entry was insecurity. Despite these conflict-related displacements, this marks the fourth straight week that the number of new arrivals into Biadoa is below 100. This is mainly attributed to the onset of the Gu rainy season in the region and greater Somalia, which makes major roads into the town impassable. The exits recorded this week were 309 individuals, marking the sixth week in a row that the number of exits have increased. This is because the on-going rains prompted high numbers of IDPs to exit the IDP sites to return to their farms to cultivate. 

This week a total of 2 entries and 11 exits were recorded in Qansaxley IDP camp. The 11 people leaving the sites represent the highest number of exits recorded in a single week since mid-January.

A total of 7 entries compared to 3 exits were recorded in Dolow IDP camps during the reporting period. There have been below-average numbers of movements in and out of Dolow IDP sites ever since the Gu raining season started four weeks ago. All of the new arrivals came from refugee camps across the border in Ethiopia. Most cited lack of food as their reason for displacement (67%), and the remaining were rejoining families (33%).

This week marks the fewest entries (194) and the most exits (52) ever recorded since MTT began collecting data in Kismayo 3 months ago. The low entries and high exits can be attributed to the onset of the Gu rainy season, causing many families to return to their seasonal farms for cultivation. In fact, 100% of exits this week cited managing their farms as their reason for leaving the IDP sites. The majority of the new arrivals said that their reason for displacement into the IDP sites was due to lack of food (38%). In addition, 24% cited insecurity, 21% cited health, and 12% cited education as their reason for displacement.

This week marks the fewest entries (192) and the most exits (75) ever recorded since MTT began collecting data in Kismayo. The low entries and high exits can be attributed to the onset of the Gu rainy season, causing many families to return to their seasonal farms for cultivation. In fact, 100% of exits this week cited managing their farms as their reason for leaving the IDP sites. The majority of the new arrivals said that their reason for displacement into the IDP sites was due to lack of food (33%). In addition, (28%) cited insecurity, (24%) cited health, and (9%) cited education as their reason for displacement.

Published on a bi-weekly basis, the Displacement Event Tracker reports on incidents related to IDPs, returnees and migrants, especially in regards to large population movement updates. On the 29th of April, clashes between two tribes took place in Al Ajaylat, Muhalla Aljadidah. Clashes subsequently ceased with no displacements recorded. On the 1st of May, alongside the outskirts of Aljmail, clashes were reported between local armed groups and the Azzintan. Reportedly, no displacements occurred as a result and reconciliation efforts are in progress. On the 2nd of May, three suspected ISIS members attacked the Libyan Election Commission building in Hai Alandalus, Muhallah Ghut ashaal. The death toll reached 16 with numerous injuries reported. On the 4th May clashes intensified in Fattaeh, Muhalla Abu Mansour and Dhar Al Ahmar in southern Derna. No displacements were reported as of 09 May.  In Sebha, clashes continue and the population remains displaced. The main needs for the IDPs are NFI and hygiene items.

الجميل: في الفاتح من مايو، بلغنا وقوع اشتباكات بين جماعات محلّية مسلّحة وأهالي الزنتان على أطراف مدينة الجميل. ولم يحدث نزوح نتيجة لذلك ولا زالت الجهود المسخّرة للمصالحة قائمة على قدم وساق. العجيلات: في يوم 29 أبريل، اندلعت اشتباكات بين قبيلتين في محلّة الجديدة من بلدية العجيلات. وقد توقّفت الاشتباكات في وقت لاحق دون تسجيل حالات نزوح. طرابلس: في يوم 2 مايو، قام ثلاثة عناصر يُشتبه انتماؤهم إلى تنظيم داعش باقتحام مقرّ اللجنة العليا للانتخابات في محلّة غوط الشعّال من بلدية حي الأندلس. وقد أسفر هذا الحادث عن مقتل 16 شخصا وعن عدّة جرحي. درنة: في يوم 4 مايو، اشتدّت حدّة الاشتباكات في جنوب درنة في محلاّت الفتائح وأبو منصور والظهر الأحمر.  ولم تسجّل حالات نزوح إلى غايو يوم 9 مايو.

IOM is the co-lead of the Task Force on Population Movements (TFPM) and is responsible for tracking IDP and returnee movements across Yemen. IOM is currently continuing emergency tracking of IDPs displaced by the conflict across all southern Governorates, and looking to expand to Governorates in the north. Assessment of returnee Yemenis from Saudi Arabia are conducted on a daily basis at the Al-Wade’a crossing point in the Hadramout Governorate. In addition, 1,219 migrants were provided direct assistance during the reporting week, including 149 migrants were registered and screened, 408 migrants were provided snacks and hot meals, 390 migrants were provided NFIs and hygiene kits, and 272 migrants were provided awareness raising orientation. In the course of its Flow Monitoring activities, the TFPM observed 8,299 migrants at 5 FMPs in March 2018, 100% of which arrived to Yemen by boat.