Reports

On 7 November 2017, 400 families returned to Sabratha. On the same day, clasehes started in Al Maya, Muhallah Maamoura and are ongoing. On 2 November 2017, 500 families were disaplced from AlAzizyah to different muhallas within the same baladiya. 

166,545 individus déplacés (39,166 ménages) ont été identifiés pendant la prémiere Ronde de la Matrice de Suivi des Déplacement (DTM) au Tchad. Entre eux, 97% des ménages ont des enfants. De plus, le dashboard montre que la majorité de personnes déplacées internes ont été déplacées pendant 2015.  

Les informations présentées dans ce rapport ont été collectées auprès d’informateurs clés dans les lieux de déplacement, en proche collaboration avec les autorités locales et nationales, du 20 août au 15 septembre 2017. La population déplacée est estimée à un total de 166 564 individus : 147 032 Personnes Déplacées Internes (PDI), 18 453 retournés et 1 079 ressortissants de pays tiers. 66% de la population est composée de mineurs ayant entre 0 et 18 ans.

During Round 8, DTM Libya identified 294,436 IDPs across 661 muhallas and 100 baladiyas. The main driver of displacement was the threat of general conflict and armed group presence (91%). The DTM exercise also identified 196,852 returnees, of which most (92%) returned to their previous home.

In the first round of this DTM exercise, 166,564 displaced individuals (39,166 Households) are identified in 147 locations (114 sites and 33 host communities). Of these households, a vast majority (97%) have children. Most (91%) of identified displaced individuals live in a shelter made of straw or metal sheet.

As of 21 November, an estimated 622,000 Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar to Bangladesh. The influx began on 25 August, after the Myanmar Army launched security operations in northern Rakhine state. In September, an average of approximately 14,500 people arrived daily. This dropped to an approximate average of 3,100 arrivals per day in October. Current key challenges include the following: Congestion is a threat to health and is complicating response. A highpopulation density in the settlements means limited land is available to buildfacilities for the refugee population. Existing facilities are overwhelmed. WASH remains of high concern, as faecal contamination of drinking water ishigh. Disease outbreak, including acute watery diarrhoea, remains likely – adangerous combination with very high malnutrition rates. The ongoing measles outbreak is of concern, again particularly incombination with very high malnutrition rates. The latest SMART survey inKutupalong refugee camp shows global acute malnutrition rates of 24%. The humanitarian community has limited time to scale up response prior tothe cyclone season (April–June). This will significantly compound reliefefforts, and increase the risk of disease outbreak. Existing shelters are unableto withstand cyclones. Measures to prevent long-term full aid dependency are needed. This isparticularly challenging as Rohingya are limited in their freedom ofmovement and livelihood opportunities. Psychosocial support as many refugees have experienced trauma includingtorture and rape. Living in crowded and unsanitary conditions are additionalstressors. Access to fuel is a key concern. Rohingya have reported selling of foodrations to obtain firewood. When collecting firewood in the forests, they areexposed to a wide range of protection concerns. Cooking with firewoodinside shelters is a significant fire hazard. Women and girls have additional needs due to societal norms and culturalpractice.

IOM conducted flow monitoring at various cross border points, transit areas, PoCs, and IDP Collective sites across South Sudan. Flow monitoring captures the movement dynamics of the displaced population in the country. 1,206 individuals were recorded transiting through the Flow Monitoring point in Juba Gumbo Park, while 752 individuals were recorded transiting through the Flow Monitoring point in Juba Customs and 1,814 were recorded transiting in and out of the PoC in Bentiu.

The DTM has been monitoring displacement movements from West Anbar areas, particularly the districts of Ana, Al-Ka’im and Ru’ua, since January 2017. Displacement has been taking place since then as a consequence of hostilities in the area, and mainly in anticipation of the larger military operations announced to be launched several times throughout 2017. The DTM has consequently set up an integrated system composed of a flow monitoring system at Kilo 18 screening site and the regular DTM Emergency Tracking, which tracks IDPs at their location of displacement. 62,820 IDPs transited through Kilo 18 screening site since January 2017; 68,058 IDPs displaced from West Anbar since January 2017 and identified at their location of displacement, of these: 45,330 IDPs currently registered in camps; 22,086 IDPs identified in out-of-camp locations, including: 21,366 IDPs in private settings and 720 IDPs in critical shelter.

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix has been monitoring displacement movements related to this crisis since October 15, when Iraqi Security Forces began moving into disputed areas previously held by Kurdish forces. As of 20 November 2017, a total of 178,950 individuals are currently displaced from the disputed areas. To date, there are 173,394 returnees from this crisis, 86% of whom returned to Kirkuk district.

The declaration of Marawi’s liberation from armed groups that took control of the city, has opened it back to residents. Beginning last 29 October 2017, residents from periphery barangays have begun to return, starting with nine barangays cleared by the military for unexploded ordnance. With the ongoing return program of the Philippine government, many residents have expressed their desire to go back home, as they await their turn for their respective barangays to be cleared. From the 45 evacuation centers covered by IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), 387 families have already returned to their barangays. With a surge of IDPs wanting to return, issues on their return have cropped up. Many of the concerns have to do with the packages IDPs are supposed to receive upon their return to assist them in the process of rebuilding. Issues were reported by camp managers who were monitoring the return of IDPs from their respective sites. Some IDPs have not received food packs which are supposed to provide sustenance for returnees who have yet to have food security. Cash assistance is also needed by many IDPs who have returned but do not have work or any form of livelihood. This is especially important for those who have to start from scratch and returning to homes that are empty.

In September and October 2017 DTM Libya interviewed 1,353 key informants across 100 Baladiyas and 657 Muhallas. A total of 199,091 IDPs were identified. The threat of violence from conflict and the presence of armed groups was the main driver of displacement for 93% of the displaced population. 89% of IDPs live in self-paid rental homes. In addition, a total of 304,305 returnees were identified. The main shelter for 92% of returnees was their previous home.

In September and October 2017 DTM Libya interviewed 1,353 key informants across 100 Baladiyas and 657 Muhallas. A total of 199,091 IDPs were identified. The threat of violence from conflict and the presence of armed groups was the main driver of displacement for 93% of the displaced population. 89% of IDPs live in self-paid rental homes. In addition, a total of 304,305 returnees were identified. The main shelter for 92% of returnees was their previous home.