Reports

The team conducted a biometric registration exercise in the Greater Mayom area from 21 January to 18 March 2018 covering ten different registration centres. The team processed a total of 137,538 individuals corresponding to 47,707 households. Among the registered population, 13,968 were IDPs (10.2%) and12,088 returnees (8.8%).  Nearly two thirds (64%) of the registered population were found to be under 18 years of age. Fifty-eight per cent of registered beneficiaries are female and the most common vulnerabilities recorded included breastfeeding and pregnant women (9,556 and 1,501 cases respectively).

DTM biometrically registered a total of 20,891 individuals (4,490 households) in Bor between 27 February and 14 March 2018. Of these, 93.6 per cent were from Bor South, 4.1 per cent from Twic East and 1.95 per cent from Duk. Precise biometric numbers enable more efficient allocation of humanitarian resorces by ensuring accurate population figures are available in areas that experience frequent population movements. Population mobility is high in the area due to ongoing conflict and the dire food security situation. 

This report of the Round XXII Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessment by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) aims to improve understanding of the scope of internal displacements, returns and the needs of affected populations in conflict-affected states of north-eastern Nigeria. The report covers the period of 18 March to 18 April and reflects trends from the six states most affected by displacement: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe. Round XXII identified 1,881,198 individuals as displaced in the affected states, representing a six per  cent increase (or 98,708 people) in comparison to 1,782,490 individuals identified in Round XXI  (published in February 2018). This increase carries on the upward trend in the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) observed recently. To gain insights into the profiles of IDPs, interviews with five per cent of the identified IDP  population — that is 85,519 displaced persons — were conducted during this round of assessments. The information collated and analysed in this report includes the reasons for displacement, places of origin and dwelling types, mobility and unfulfilled needs of the displaced populations. Additionally, site assessments were carried out in 2,356 sites, with the aim of better understanding the needs of the affected population. These sites included 272 camps and camp-like settings and 2,084 locations where IDPs were residing with host communities. Site assessments include 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. Given that the State of Borno is the most affected by conflict-related displacements, this report places a specific focus on data and analyses pertaining to it. Lastly, this report includes analyses on the increasing number of returnees and their shelter conditions.  

Ce document présente des informations sur les urgences au Burundi pour la semaine du 22 au 28 avril 2018. La DTM a identifié 8 634 personnes affectées réparties dans 1 535 ménages des provinces de Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rural, Makamba, Rumonge, Rutana et Ruyigi. 

This week saw reversals of two longstanding trends. 45 IDPs were recorded arriving in Baidoa this week, which is the lowest number of entries reported since the inception of the MTT activities in June 2017. The low number of entries can be attributed to the onset of the Gu rainy season in the region, which makes major roads into town impassible. 171 individuals were recorded exiting the town, which is the most exits recorded in one week since November 2017, nearly five months ago. 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.

This week in Baidoa there were 92 new arrivals who reported in the three main check points of the town. This shows an increase as compared with last week’s data which was 45 new arrivals. Nonetheless, the last two weeks' new arrivals are far less than the trends seen in previous months. The exits recorded this week were 250 households, which is the highest number of exits witnessed in 8 months, since 20 August 2017. Like last week, the low numbers of entries into Baidoa can be attributed to the onset of the Gu rainy season in the region, which makes major roads into town impassable. Most new arrivals come by vehicle, which cannot move during the heavy rains. On the other hand, the rains prompted high numbers of IDPs to exit the IDP sites to return to their farms to cultivate. These families were able to move on the roads, because they were traveling mostly short distances within Baidoa District by donkey carts, which are able to move despite the rainy conditions. As for the 92 IDPs who entered Baidoa this week, 100% of them cited insecurity as the key driving factors for displacement into the IDP sites. All of the exits this week said that they were leaving to manage their farms, since the Gu seasonal rains had begun.

A total of 11 entries and 2 exits were recorded in both Qansaxley and Kabasa IDP camps in Dolow. The number of entries on this week were far lower than previous weeks. There was heavy rainfall in different parts of the country for the last two weeks, and there was minimal road access and very few vehicles operating in between the towns. Most of the new arrivals this week cited lack of food as their reason for displacement (67%). Others cited insecurity (33%) as their reason. The one household exiting from Kabasa cited lack of food as their reasons for leaving.

This week a total of 13 entries and 10 exits were recorded in both Qansaxley and Kabasa IDP camps. The 10 people leaving the sites represent the highest number of exits recorded in a single week since mid-January. Most of the new arrivals in this week cited lack of food as their reason for displacement (100%). The 3 households exiting from both camps cited lack of food as their reasons for leaving.

Over the reporting period, a slightly higher number of total of 317 entries were recorded compared to last week, but fitting within the general range seen over the past 10 weeks. No IDPs were recorded exiting any of the camps this past week. This is the first time in five weeks that zero exits have been recorded. Approximately half of the new arrivals said that their reason for displacement into the IDP sites was due to lack of food (46%). In addition, 23% cited insecurity, 19% cited health, and 5% cited education as their reason for displacement.

Over the reporting period, a slightly lower number of 218 entries were recorded compared to last week, and 44 exits were recorded – the highest number of exits since MTT started recording data 11 weeks ago. Like in other areas of Somalia at this time of year, higher-than-usual numbers of exits can be attributed to the rainy season, which is prompting families to return home to cultivate. Approximately half of the new arrivals said that their reason for displacement into the IDP sites was due to lack of food (34%). In addition, 26% cited insecurity, 20% cited health, and 14% cited education as their reason for displacement.

Within the period of 17 to 23 April 2018, a total of 5,410 movements were recorded, including 4,929 arrivals and 481 departures at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Demsa, Dikwa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Guzamala, Gwoza, Hawul, Hong, Jere, Kaga, Kala/Balge, Konduga, Kukawa, Madagali, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiha, Michika, Mobbar, Monguno, Mubi-North, Mubi-South, Ngala, Numan, Yola-North and Yola-South LGAs of Borno and Adamawa States.  The main triggers of movements were voluntary relocation (40%), poor living conditions (31%), improved security (12%), ongoing conflict (9%), military operations (5%), fear of attacks (1%), involuntary relocation (1%) and beginning of farming activities (1%).

IOM Bangladesh Needs and Population Monitoring (NPM) is part of the IOM’s global Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programming. DTM is IOM’s information management system to track and monitor population displacement during crises. Composed of several tools and processes, DTM regularly captures and analyzes multilayered data and disseminates information products that us help better understand the evolving needs of the displaced population, whether on site or en route. As of January 2018, NPM Bangladesh has two ongoing regular data collection and information management components, the NPM Site Assessment (SA) and the NPM Flow Monitoring (FM). These are designed to complement each other to provide a complete coverage of popuation movements over time.