Reports

As a response to the humanitarian crisis that is currently affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo, the International Organization for Migration launched DTM exercises (Displacement Tracking Matrix) in seven provinces of the country in order to collect up-to-date information on forcibly displaced persons and returnees. These results will provide a better understanding of the displacement dynamics in DRC and support the humanitarian response. This report provides the main findings of the DTM assessments that were conducted in the Kasai Oriental province from the 22nd of February to the 16th of March 2018 within 299 health areas (aires de santé). For these assessments, a total of 1,678 villages have been evaluated through 4,714 key informants’ interviews, identifying 79,232 IDPs and 176,842 Returnees.

As a response to the humanitarian crisis that is currently affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo, the International Organization for Migration launched DTM exercises (Displacement Tracking Matrix) in seven (7) provinces of the country in order to collect up-to-date information on forcibly displaced persons and returnees. These results will provide a better understanding of the displacement dynamics in DRC and support the humanitarian response. This report provides the main findings of the DTM assessments that were conducted in the Kasai Central province from the 5th of March to the 25th of March 2018 within 330 health areas (aires de santé). For these assessments, a total of 2,858 villages have been evaluated through 4,825 key informants’ interviews, identifying 584,432 IDPs and 1,081,268 Returnees. 

En réponse à la crise humanitaire qui affecte actuellement la République du Congo, l‘OIM a lancé des exercices DTM - matrice de suivi des déplacements (Displacement Tracking Matrix en anglais) dans sept provinces du pays. L‘objectif de ce projet est de fournir des informations de base concernant les personnes déplacées et retournées dans le pays. Ces résultats permettront de mieux comprendre les dynamiques du déplacement forcé en RDC et d’adapter la réponse humanitaire aux réalités observées. Ce rapport présente les principaux résultats des évaluations DTM qui ont été conduites dans la province du Kasai Central du 5 au 25 mars 2018 dans 330 aires de santé. Ces évaluations ont collecté des données au travers d’entretiens avec 4 825 informateurs clés dans 2 858 villages, identifiant 584 432 PDI et 1 081 268 Retournés.

During the forth week of March, a total of 81 entries and 3 exits were recorded at Kabasa and Qansaxley camps in Dolow. The number of entries during this week were twice as high compared to the previous week were 42 entries were observed. The majority of the new arrivals this week cited lack of food as their reason for displacement (72%). Others cited rejoining family (10%) and insecurity (10%) as their reasons for displacement. Similarly to last week, most of the new arrivals came from Ethiopia (80%) and the rest were from the nearby districts of Diinsoor (15%) and Luuq (5%).

This dashboard contains the main findings obtained through the first round of DTM assessments that were conducted in the villages of the Tanganyika province, in Manono and Kalemie territories. Data was collected from the 22nd of February till the 16th of March 2018 within 116 health areas (aires de santé) in these two territories. A total of 1,065 villages have been evaluated through 2,941 key informants’ interviews, identifying 301,758 IDPs and 255,605 Returnees.

Ce Dashboard présente les principaux résultats des évaluations de suivi de mobilité des populations réalisées dans les villages de la province du Tanganyika en territoire de Manono et de Kalemie. Ces évaluations ont été réalisées à travers un exercice de collecte de données conduit du 22 février au 16 mars 2018 dans 116 aires de santé dans les territoires couverts. Au total, ce sont 1 065 villages qui ont été évalués et 2 941 informateurs clés qui ont été interrogés, identifiant 301 758 PDI et 255 605 Retournés.

Over the reporting period, 360 entries and 32 exits were recorded at the MTT checkpoints in Kismayo. This was the highest number of exits recorded in the past six weeks. Nearly half of the new arrivals said that their reason for displacement was due to lack of food (46%). In addition, 31 per cent cited insecurity, 13 per cent cited health and 8 per cent cited education as their reason for displacement. This week most of the new arrivals came from Kismayo (38%) and Badhaadhe (19%) districts, with the remaining arriving from Buale (9%), Jamame (9%), Afmadow (8%), Jilib (6%) and a few other locations. For the first time in two months, the majority of the new arrivals were heading into the Central Section (41%) of IDP sites. The remainder were split evenly between the other three sections, with 22 per cent going to Dalxiska Section, 19 per cent to Galbet Section and 19 per cent to Fanole Section.  

832,652 displaced individuals comprising 127,920 households in 338 displacement sites were identified in Somali region. These figures represent an increase of 25,739 in the total individuals (+3.19%), an increase of 9,201 households (+7.75%) and of 7 sites (+2.11%) since round 8 (November/December 2017). 68% sites opened in 2017 and 0.59% opened in 2018. Conflict was the primary cause of displacement for an estimated 59% of the displaced population.

12,100 displaced individuals comprising 2,412 households in 23 displacement sites were identified in Amhara region. These figures represent an increase of 531 in the total individuals (+4.59%) an increase of 29 households (+1.22%) and 1 site (+4.55%) since round 8 (November/December 2017). 26.09% sites opened in 2017, no sites have opened in 2018. Conflict was the primary cause of displacement for an estimated 74% of the displaced population.

This week there were only 330 new arrivals through the Baidoa checkpoints, the fewest number recorded by MTT since Mid-January. After six weeks in a row with no exit, 13 individuals were recorded exiting the town to cultivate their farms, since the Gu seasonal rains had begun in their villages of origin. The key drivers for displacements into Baidoa were prolonged drought and insecurity at the villages of origin. As for why IDPs were entering Baidoa this week, all the new entries cited either water (62%), insecurity (22%), lack of food (8%) or access to health (8%) as the key driving factor for displacement into the IDP sites in Baidoa. As reported this week, 44% of those entering came from the district of Baardhere, 26% from Baidoa district, 15% from Wajid district and 15% from Hudur district. They were heading to the IDP sites of Eesaw (44%), Sarmandhere (31%), Gumurow (16%) and Manay (9%).

The DTM Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is deployed to track and provide up-to-date information on sudden displacement and other population movements.   Within the period of 20 to 26 March 2018, a total of 5,434 arrivals and 974departures were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Demsa, Dikwa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Gubio, Guzamala, Gwoza, Hawul,vHong, Jere, Konduga, Kukawa, Madagali, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiha, Michika, Mobbar, Monguno, Mubi North, Mubi South, Ngala, Nganzai, Numan, Yola North and Yola South LGAs in Borno and Adamawa States. The main triggers of movements were poor living conditions (47%), improved security (17%), voluntary relocation (16%), fear of attack (11%), ongoing conflict (8%) and military operations (1%).

Dans le cadre de son programme de matrice de suivi des déplacements en RDC, l'Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) a produitdes profils des sites de déplacement et centres collectifs situés dans et autour de la ville de Kalemie en province de Tanganyika. Il s’agit au total de 8 sites de déplacement (Katanika, Cinquantenaire, Kalunga,  Mukuku, Kalenge, Kalonda, Kaseke, Mwaka) et 5 centres collectifs (Ecole privée (EP) Hodari, EP Moni, Kakomba Office, Kakomba TESEF et Lubuye).