Reports

This infographic presents the key findings of Round 34 of the mobility tracking component of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in Libya.

  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 sixth update estimates a total number of 169,473 individuals (34,684 households) seeking shelter in Ag Geneina and its surrounding villages, having been displaced from Krinding 1 and 2 camps (44%), Sultan House (12%) and nearby villages (44%). Since the fifth EET, there has been a 14 per cent increase in the captured number of individuals displaced, including an additional caseload of 20,936 in Ag Geneina town. On the other hand, 600 individuals have since departed Muli village to return to their place of origin due to security improvements.   All individuals are Sudanese nationals. At least 12,725 individuals are reported to have additional vulnerabilities in need of assistance and support (42% increase since the previous figure captured in update four). DTM teams identify 155 individuals have been killed and 474 sustained injuries, whilst at least 8,883 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have lost personal belongings and livestock (287 pertaining to the new caseload). Based on a ranking scale, the three main priority needs for the displaced caseload in Ag Geneina town are identified as food, non-food items and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene). 

In the states Borno and Adamawa, a total of 2,164 movements were recorded, comprising 1,511 arrivals and 653 departures, between 8 and 14 February 2021. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Dikwa, Gwoza, Kala/Balge, Konduga, Mobbar and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected state of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Demsa, 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, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola North LGAs of Adamawa.   ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: voluntary relocation (1,006 individuals or 46%), conflict/attack (480 individuals or 22%), improved security (386 individuals or 18%), poor living conditions (275 individuals or 13%) and fear of attack (17 individuals or 1%).

  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. Based on information needs identified by the Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG), data consolidated under DTM’s fifth EET update has been further disaggregated to produce the following three site profiles for subsequent humanitarian response planning and design: 1. Al Gadima High School2. Ag Geneina Locality Office3. Al Farouq High School

Buzi - Displacement  Movement and Settlement Map.

  IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) monitors the spontaneous and voluntary arrival of individuals previously displaced in Sudan. Headcount findings from Rubkona Bus Stop confirm that families travel from Pantou border point and transit through Panakuach (Pariang County). Between February and July 2020 , monitoring teams at Rubkona Bus Station have reported the arrival of 2,092 individuals (551 households). Cumulative reports between April 2019 and July 2020 indicate that as many as 34,730 individuals have arrived from Khartoum.  The headcount overview is supplemented by flow monitoring data to give a broader picture of Sudan to South Sudan (SDN-SSD) migration. Flow monitoring data suggests that whilst many have returned from displacement on buses from Khartoum reaching Bentiu and Rubkona, not all are returning to their habitual residences with many heading to Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site.

The crisis in Nigeria’s North Central and North West Zones, which involves long-standing tensions between ethnic and religious groups; attacks by criminal groups; and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways) led to a fresh wave of population displacement.   Following these events, a rapid assessment was conducted by DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff between 08 and 14 February 2021, 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.   Latest attacks affected 2,004 individuals, including 22 injuries and 65 fatalities, in Birnin Gwari, Chikun and Igabi LGAs of Kaduna State, Guma LGA of Benue State, Isa LGA of Sokoto State, Bassa LGA of Plateau State and Maru LGA of Zamfara State. The attacks caused people to flee to neighbouring localities.

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 13 February 2021, IOM Yemen DTM estimates that 1,386 households (HH) (8,316 Individuals) have experienced displacement at least once.                                                                                                                      Since the beginning of 2021, DTM also identified other 17 previously displaced households who left the displaced location and moved to either their place of origin or some other displaced location.                                                                                                                      Between 07 February 2021 and 13 February 2021, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 655 households (3,930 individuals) displaced at least once. The highest number of displacements were seen in:                                                                                                                      Marib (512 HH) – Sirwah (220 HH), Marib (118 HH), Marib City (109 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. Al Dhale'e (51 HH) – Ad Dhale'e (31 HH), Qa'atabah (19 HH), Al Hussein (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Dhale'e and Ibb. Taizz (38 HH) – Jabal Habashy (14 HH), Sabir Al Mawadim (7 HH), Salh (5 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Taizz and Marib.                                                                                                                      Most displacement resulted from increased conflict in the following governorates and districts. Marib (461 HH) – Sirwah (434 HH), Medghal (9 HH), Mahliyah (8 HH) districts. Sana'a (62 HH) – Bani Dhabyan (60 HH), Sanhan (2 HH) districts. Al Dhale'e (38 HH) – Qa'atabah (25 HH), Al Husha (11 HH), Ad Dhale'e (1 HH) districts.

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 State, located in the North East Zone. Assessment are conducted at Points of Entry located along the border with Cameroon.   During the period 06 - 12 February 2021, 162 movements were observed at three Points of Entry in Borno state. Of the total movements recorded, 49 were incoming from the Far North Region in Cameroon. Additionally, 113 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.

The International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (IOM DTM), Protection and Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support teams joined efforts with Humanity & Inclusion (HI) to undertake an assessment of the level of access to services and the barriers faced by persons with disabilities within Malakal Protection of Civilian site (PoC site). The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) contributed to the qualitative component of the study as Protection and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) actors operating within the PoC site. The study, based on data collected between March 2020 and June 2020, aims to improve the knowledge base available to the humanitarian community about access to services by persons with disabilities living in the site. It provides a quantitative estimate of the prevalence of disabilities among the IDP population and an assessment of the barriers faced by persons with disability in accessing humanitarian services across sectors. It also seeks to empower persons with disabilities living within the PoC site, giving them the opportunity to express their concerns and preferences with regards to possible solutions and targeted interventions. It is hoped that the resulting data will help camp management and other service providers operating within Malakal PoC site, including IOM, UNHCR and DRC, to better account for the concerns and needs of persons with disability in humanitarian programming and service delivery. This study builds onto and expands previous studies in Naivasha IDP Camp (formerly Wau PoC AA Site) and Bentiu PoC Site. Key findings 19.1 per cent of survey respondents are persons with disabilities as identified by the Washington Group Short Set of Questions, while an estimated 18.3 per cent of households include at least one member with a disability. Among individuals with disabilities, 44.5 per cent report at least one mental health concern. Giving more support to family members and care givers (70.6%) and making access to basic services easier (45.9%) were the most suggested actions for more satisfactory and happier lives. The main barriers hampering access to services by persons with disabilities were lack of economic resources (39.3%), distance to service points (38.4%) and lack of physical access (34.0%). 10.4 per cent of respondents’ fear forms of verbal violence when accessing services, while 7.4 per cent feared forms of physical violence. Clarifying where to report protection incidents was most popular among potential solutions to improve safety (30.0%). Access to safe clean water, assisted referral, livelihood opportunities and general health services, among other basic services, present particular challenges for persons with disabilities. The majority of persons with disabilities living in Malakal PoC site does not live in shelters that are suitable for their needs (52.0%).

https://migration.iom.int/reports/yemen-—-flow-monitoring-points-non-yemeni-migrant-arrivals-and-yemeni-returnees-january-2021  HIGHLIGHTS (From 27 Jan  to 9 Feb 2021) • 12 new cases – 0 new deaths | source: : WHO • Updates on numbers of new cases in areas controlled by Sana’a DFA are not available. • 1,237 Non-Yemeni migrants arrived at southern governorates (Shabwah, Lahj, Abyan and Hadramaut). in addition, one Yemeni returned from Somalia see Flow Monitoring Dashboard.https://migration.iom.int/reports/yemen-—-flow-monitoring-points-non-yemeni-migrant-arrivals-and-yemeni-returnees-january-2021. • No IDP Households reported COVID-19 as the reason of displacement. So far, the total number of IDPs who have cited COVID-19 as the primary reason for displacement is 1,550 households (see RDT Dashboard for more information). ​

The Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site was established in December 2013. As of December 2020, 131,071 individuals (30,943 households) are biometrically registered as active beneficiaries in the site representing a decrease by 5,379 individuals since beginning of January 2020 due to either beneficiaries relocating out of the PoC or deactivation of households that did not show up for general food distribution 3 consecutive times.  Recognizing that there have been significant population changes since the last overall biometric registration / verification, IOM DTM conducts regular population counts to monitor population dynamics and displacement trends showing that the actual number of persons currently living at Bentiu PoC site remains lower than the registered total. As per December 2020 population count findings, Bentiu PoC site's population stands at 95,980 individuals (14,934 households) in 11,881 inhabited shelters (on average 8 individuals per shelter).