Reports

IOM carried out a socio-economic survey in 15 districts of Zimbabwe to assess the impact of COVID 19 on returnees from June to August 2020 (Round 1, with 938 respondents) and from 17 November to 20 December 2020 (Round 2, with 1,014 respondents). Mixed methods were used to collect and analyze data from the Socio-economic Surveys. Most of the respondents (80%) returned from South Africa followed by Botswana with 12% of the returnees. Mozambique, USA and Zambia had 1% each and 55 of the returnees were coming from other countries This dashboard presents the findings of the Round 2.

DTM teams activated Emergency Event Tracking (EET) to monitor the displacement of individuals affected by inter-communal conflict between Masalit and Arab tribes. Clashes erupted on 16 January 2021 in the Krinding area of Ag Geneina town, West Darfur. The eleventh update estimates a total number of 109,264 individuals (22,388 households) seeking shelter in Ag Geneina and its surrounding villages, having been displaced from Krinding 1 and 2 IDP camps (51%), Sultan House area (15%), Hai Eljabal area (4%) and other sites nearby (30%). All displaced individuals are Sudanese nationals. Since the tenth update, there has been a one per cent increase in the captured number of individuals displaced, including an increase of 960 individuals (192 households) in the newly identified site of Alfari, Ag Geneina town, having arrived from 35 villages across Eish Barra admin unit, Ag Geneina locality. On the other hand, there has been a decrease of 250 individuals (54 households) across seven identified sites in Ag Geneina town, due to overcrowding. It remains unknown where these 250 individuals are sheltering at present. DTM teams have visited Alfari site since the previous update, to verify the data and provide best estimates on the entire caseload across all displacement sites. Subsequently, at least 14,517 individuals are reported to have additional vulnerabilities in need of assistance and support. DTM teams identify 166 individuals have been killed and 427 sustained injuries, whilst at least 7,773 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have lost personal belongings and livestock. Based on a ranking scale, the three main priority needs for the displaced caseload in Ag Geneina town remain as WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), education, and health (medical needs). On the other hand, priority needs in the villages surrounding Ag Geneina town remain as food, non-food items and WASH.

  In the states Borno and Adamawa, a total of 2,403 movements were recorded, comprising 1,719 arrivals and 684 departures, between 15 and 21 March 2021. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Gwoza, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected state of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Demsa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.   Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno; Demsa, Fufore, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Numan and Yola North LGAs of Adamawa.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: voluntary relocation (1,036 individuals or 43.1%), poor living conditions (651 individuals or 27.1%), improved security (509 individuals or 21.2%), fear of attack (130 individuals or 5.4%), conflict/attack (77 individuals or 3.2%).  

La Matrice de suivi des déplacements (DTM) est mise en œuvre au Tchad pour recueillir des données sur les déplacements forcés et les flux migratoires, ainsi que sur les profils et besoins des populations mobiles. Dans ce cadre, la DTM développe des produits d'information compilant et analysant les données recueillies, afin d'orienter les opérations et stratégies des partenaires et de fournir un aperçu des dynamiques de mouvements de populations dans le pays. Afin d'améliorer les produits de la DTM Tchad et de répondre aux besoins des partenaires, une enquête sur l’utilisation des produits d’information a été menée du 16 février au 15 mars 2021. Ce tableau de bord présente les principaux résultats de cette enquête, qui a recueilli les réponses de 50 partenaires.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in collaboration with the Government of Mozambique’s National Disaster Management Agency (INGC) conducted an assessment in the resettlement sites from 23 to 27 February 2021, with the sole purpose to inform government and humanitarian partners on preparedness levels and precautionary measures currently available in resettlement sites hosting populations displaced by Cyclone Idai. The information gathered is intended to help partners plan interventions. This information will further allow partners to identify recommended health and site preparation measures to prevent and contain an outbreak in the resettlement sites in the central region. As in the previous assessments, none of the key informants reported the arrivals from neighbouring countries of Mozambican migrant workers, joining their families in the resettlement sites, in the past month.

Nigeria's North Central and North West Zones are afflicted with a multidimensional crisis that is rooted in long-standing tensions between ethnic and religious groups and involves attacks by criminal groups and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways). The crisis has accelerated during the past years because of the intensification of attacks and has resulted in widespread displacement across the region.   Between 13 and 21 March, the fear of attacks by bandits have led to a fresh wave of population displacement. Following these events, a rapid assessment was conducted by DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff with the purpose of informing the humanitarian community and government partners, and enable targeted response. Flash reports utilise direct observation and a broad network of key informants to gather representative data and collect information on the number, profile and immediate needs of affected populations.   The movement involved 1,010 Individuals in 202 households from Kwatan Jatau, kwatan Waziri, Guguwa and Angwan kano villages in Ragasa Ward of Igabi LGA to LEA Primary school also located in Rigasa Ward of Igabi LGA in Kaduna State.

From October to December 2020, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) conducted a total of 4,949 registrations in Sudan – 100 per cent of which were internally displaced persons (IDPs) with no new registrations of returnees since July. Ongoing conflict between rebel factions of the Sudan Liberation Army – Abdel Wahid (SLA-AW) led to the displacement of 3,148 IDPs, subsequently registered in Keila, Kidingeer and Mershing, South Darfur. Furthermore, secondary displacement of Sudanese returnees from South Sudan continued, with an additional 1,801 IDPs being registered in Kadugli, South Kordofan, since the previous report. Finally, DTM continued its registrations of incoming South Sudanese into Sudan (2,124 individuals being registered) in Diffra, Abyei PCA Area – DTM’s Flow Monitoring Point (FMP) between South Sudan and Sudan. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) monitors the movement to and from Nigeria's Adamawa and Borno States, located in the North East Zone. Assessments are conducted at Points of Entry located along the border with Cameroon.   During the period 13 - 19 March 2021, 388 movements were observed at three Points of Entry in Borno State. Of the total movements recorded, 227 were incoming from the Far North Region in Cameroon. Additionally, 161 outgoing movements were recorded from Borno State to the Far North Region in Cameroon.   A range of data is collected during the assessment to better inform on travellers’ nationalities, sex, reasons for moving, mode of transportation and timeline of movement as shown in figures 1 to 4 below.

From 11 to 22 January 2021, IOM surveyed 316 Myanmar migrants in the Mae Sot district of Tak province in order to better understand their situation and vulnerabilities following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Thailand. The survey focuses on six thematic areas: 1) Migrant profiles; 2) Drivers of migration; 3) Employment; 4) Impacts of COVID-19; 5) COVID-19 related vulnerabilities; and 6) Return intentions. Key findings include the following: Forty-two per cent of the respondents reported being unemployed at the time of interview. Among this sample, over a third cited COVID-19 as the reason for their unemployment. Among the sample of employed respondents, 41 per cent reported reduced working hours since the outbreak of COVID-19 and 39 per cent reported earning less than before COVID-19. Only 23 per cent of employed respondents reported earning equal to or above the provincial minimum wage in Tak at the time of interview. Fourteen per cent of the migrants surveyed reported having faced challenges at the workplace. The most frequently reported workplace challenges included psychological stress and being paid below minimum wage. Only 38 per cent of migrants reported being aware of available support mechanisms in case of problems at the workplace. However, over two-thirds of migrants who experienced workplace challenges sought support. Reasons for not seeking support included not being aware of support actors, being fearful of repercussions and being fearful of deportation. When asked about changes to their financial situation since the outbreak of COVID-19, 41 per cent of respondents stating having less income and facing financial challenges and 6 per cent of respondents stating having lost all sources of income. Eighty-two per cent of migrants reported that over the past month they had worried about not having enough food to eat due to the consequences of COVID-19 and over a quarter of the respondents have made significant reductions to their food consumption due to the economic consequences of COVID-19. The most commonly reported challenges since the outbreak of COVID-19 were not having enough income, psychological stress and debt. Over half of the sample surveyed reported being in debt at the time of interview. Thirty per cent of respondents reported receiving assistance related to COVID-19 challenges. Among migrants who received assistance, 77 per cent stated receiving assistance from NGOs, CBOs and the UN, 47 per cent reported receiving assistance from religious organizations, 15 per cent received assistance from the Thai government and 13 per cent reported receiving assistance from family and friends in Thailand. Among migrants who sent remittances home prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, 88 per cent reported that the amount of money they remit has now changed. Among this sample, 46 per cent of respondents reported remitting less than before and 54 per cent reported no longer sending any remittances at all.

Nigeria's North Central and North West Zones are afflicted with a multidimensional crisis that is rooted in long-standing tensions between ethnic and religious groups and involves attacks by criminal groups and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways). The crisis has accelerated during the past years because of the intensification of attacks and has resulted in widespread displacement across the region.   Between 15 and 21 March, armed clashes between herdsmen and farmers, bandits and local communities have led to a fresh wave of population displacement. Following these events, a rapid assessment was conducted by DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff with the purpose of informing the humanitarian community and government partners, and enable targeted response. Flash reports utilise direct observation and a broad network of key informants to gather representative data and collect information on the number, profile and immediate needs of affected populations.

Detention Centre Profiling is a component of IOM Libya’s Displacement Matrix programme. It is a data oriented tool that routinely provides specific sex and age demographic data and key sectorial information on individuals held in Libya’s detention Centres on the date of assessment.

DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects and reports on numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of numbers, geography, and needs.   From 01 January 2021 to 20 March 2021, IOM Yemen DTM estimates that 3,416 households (HH) (20,496 Individuals) have experienced displacement at least once.                                                                                                                                         Since the beginning of 2021, DTM also identified 69 previously displaced households who left the displaced location and moved to either their place of origin or some other displaced location.                                                                                                                                         Between 14 March 2021 and 20 March 2021, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 221 households (1,326 individuals) displaced at least once. The highest number of displacements were seen in:                                                                                                                                         Taizz (145 HH) – Al Ma'afer (56 HH), Jabal Habashy (36 HH), Sabir Al Mawadim (17 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. Al Hudaydah (28 HH) – Ad Durayhimi (28 HH) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal. Al Dhale'e (23 HH) – Ad Dhale'e (17 HH), Qa'atabah (6 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal.                                                                                                                                         Most displacements resulted from the increased conflict in the following governorates and districts. Taizz (127 HH) – Maqbanah (63 HH), Jabal Habashy (41 HH), Sabir Al Mawadim (11 HH) districts. Al Hudaydah (44 HH) – Al Hawak (18 HH), Ad Durayhimi (10 HH), Bayt Al Faqiah (5 HH) districts. Al Dhale'e (22 HH) – Qa'atabah (12 HH), Al Husha (10 HH) districts.