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In response to the need for accurate and up-to-date information on displacement and human mobility in North-eastern Nigeria, IOM activated its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to support humanitarian communities with multi-layered data on the status, locations, vulnerabilities and needs of the affected populations. This information management product determines the status, locations, and needs of people affected by the ongoing conflict in North East Nigeria.   As of 10 October 2020, the DTM has identified 2,144,135 IDPs (441,361 households) across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States. This represents an increase of one per cent (25,585 persons) compared to DTM Round 33, while the number of returnees increased by 1 per cent (or 22,167 individuals) since Round 33 to reach a total number of 1,714,682 returnees in 280,980 households.

Nigeria — Site Assessment Dashboard 34

IDP Population Variation Dashboard 34

This report, which presents results from Round 34 of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments carried out 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 Nigeria’ North East Geopolitical Zone. The report covers the period from 21 September to 10 October 2020 and reflects trends from the six most affected north-eastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.   In Round 34, 2,144,135 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) or 441,361 households were recorded as displaced, an increase of 25,585 individuals (1%) against the last assessment (Round 33) published in September 2020 when 2,118,550 IDPs were recorded as displaced. The Round 33 numbers were also 2 per cent higher than IDPs identified in Round 32 which was conducted in June 2020. The number is also marginally higher than the figure reported in Round 31 which was conducted in February 2020 when 2,046,604 IDPs were identified, confirming a plateauing in displacement trends. Prior to Round 31, the December 2019 assessment had recorded 2,039,092 IDPs.   The number of displaced persons in the region is now well above the number recorded in Round 25 (2,026,602), which was conducted before escalating violence was observed in October 2018 even though accessibility remains lower than it had been for Rounds 25 and prior. During Round 25, a higher number of Local Government Areas (LGAs or districts) and wards (807) were accessible. Given that the numbers of IDPs is increasing slowly although accessibility remains low, it can be inferred that the actual displacement figures could be much higher.   To gain insights into the profiles of IDPs, interviews were conducted with 4 per cent of the identified IDP population — 116,018 displaced persons — during this round of assessments. The information collated and analysed in this report includes the reasons for displacement, places of origin and shelter types, mobility patterns, and unfulfilled needs of the displaced populations. Additionally, site assessments were conducted in 2,391 locations which included sites where IDPs were residing in camps and camp-like settings as well as sites where displaced persons were living with host communities (up from 2,388 in the last Round 33 of assessment that was conducted in August 2020). The purpose was to better understand the gaps in services provided and the needs of the affected population. These locations included 306 (up from 300 in Round 33) camps and camp-like settings hosting IDPs and 2,085 sites where the displaced persons were residing with host communities (slight decrement since last round of assessment when 2,088 such host community sites were assessed). Site assessments included an analysis of sectorwide needs, including shelter and non- food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition, health, education, livelihood, security, communication and protection.   Also, a total of 1,736,849 returnees were recorded in the DTM Round 34 assessment, an increment of 22,167 (1%) as against the 1,714,682 returnees that were recorded in the last assessment (Round 33) conducted in August 2020. The number confirms an increasing trend in numbers of returnees that has continued throughout 2020. This report includes analyses of the increasing number of returnees, profiles, time and reasons of their initial displacement, shelter conditions, health, education, livelihood, market, assistance and WASH facilities available to the returnees. Notably, as the north-eastern State of Borno is the most affected by conflict-related displacements, this report specifically emphasizes the related analysis and data.

En date du 04 Décembre 2020 des déplacements de populations en provenance des villages de CIKENJE, MAHALI, KARHALE, KASHESHA, CIGIRHI, BUTWASHENGE, KABONA et IHEMBE, situés dans la chefferie de NINDJA, groupement de IHEMBE, dans le territoire de KABARE, Province du Sud Kivu ont été observés Ces populations auraient fui les affrontements entre les forces armées de la République Démocratique du Congo ( et la milice RAIYA MUTOMBOKI, ainsi que des confits liés à l’acquisition du pouvoir coutumier dans la chefferie de Nidja La majorité de ces déplacés s’est installée dans les villages de MULE/KALAMBO, FENDULA, CIFUNZI/MUSHADU, KAKUNDA/KARHULILIZA et KACHUBA en territoire de KALEHE.

The landfall of Tropical Cyclone Eloise in the night of 23 January 2021 and Tropical Storm Chalane on 30 December 2020 has affected Sofala, Manica, the southern part of Zambezia, Inhambane, and Gaza provinces. Sofala was the most affected province, with Buzi, Dondo Nhamatanda, and Chibabava districts reporting significant damages to shelters, while Caia, also in Sofala province reported some damages in four of the resettlement sites assessed in the district. The Province of Manica, more specifically Sussundenga district, also reported some damages after the tropical cyclone, the southern part of Zambezia also reported damages to shelters in resettlement sites. Following these events, a rapid assessment was conducted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD), between the 24 to 26 January 2021. The assessment focuses on understanding the extent of damages to shelters and facilities across all 70 existing resettlement sites in Sofala, Manica, and Zambezia Provinces, which were established in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Idai in 2019. These resettlement sites are particularly exposed and vulnerable to damages as a result of environmental factors, since durable solutions and build back better initiatives are not yet comprehensively supported and implemented at this point in time. Therefore, damages were reported in resettlement sites where people displaced by Cyclone Idai live, with thousands of tents and temporary shelters destroyed, as well as permanent structures such as schools and hospitals. As a result of the impact of Tropical Cyclone Eloise, 8,755 families had their tents and shelters destroyed/partially destroyed. Of these, 6,790 are located in Sofala, 1,695 in Manica, and 270 in Zambezia provinces. The affected districts are Buzi (4,619 households), Dondo (1,230 households), Chibabava (773 households), Caia (66 households), and Nhamatanda (102) all in Sofala province;  Sussundenga (1,695 households)in Manica province; and Maganja da Costa (143 households), Namacurra (62 households), and Nicoadala (65 households) all in Zambezia province. In total, five resettlement sites out of the 70 resettlement sites assessed are still inaccessible by road due to flooding as of 26 January 2021, these are: Inhajou 2019 (446 households), and Nhamacunta (430 households) in Buzi district, and Savane (283 households), all in Sofala province; Tossene Choma (339 households) and Ngurue (138 households) in Sussundenga of Manica (households figures for the inaccessible sites were extracted from the Multi-sectoral Location Assessment [MSLA] Round 18, conducted immediately after Tropical Storm Chalane).        

DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) surveys people on the move at key transit points within South Sudan (SSD) and at its borders. It provides an insight into mobility trends, migration drivers and traveller profiles to inform programming by humanitarian and development partners and by the government, complementing DTM’s monitoring of COVID-19 mobility restrictions. In total, 32 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) were active in September 2020, surveying internal flows and cross-border travel with Uganda (UGA), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan (SDN), Ethiopia (ETH) and the Central African Republic (CAR). Two FMPs were temporarily inactive in September due to seasonal factors (Malakal Bus Station) and access impediments (Kaya in Morobo County), while a new FMP was activated in the last week of September at Juba Customs Bus Station. Figures are only indicative of existing trends among respondents at the active FMPs since DTM does not have full coverage of cross-border or internal flows. Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous.   Please click here to access the dataset. 

DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) surveys people on the move at key transit points within South Sudan (SSD) and at its borders. It provides an insight into mobility trends, migration drivers and traveller profiles to inform programming by humanitarian and development partners and by the government, complementing DTM’s monitoring of COVID-19 mobility restrictions. In total, 33 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) were active in October 2020, surveying internal flows and cross-border travel with Uganda (UGA), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan (SDN), Ethiopia (ETH) and the Central African Republic (CAR). On 1 October Elegu FMP was relocated to the South Sudanese side of the border in Nimule (Magwi County), while Kaya FMP (Morobo County) remained temporarily inactive for the majority of the month as a result of access issues. Malakal Bus Station FMP also remained inactive due to the rainy season. Figures are only indicative of existing trends among respondents at the active FMPs since DTM does not have full coverage of cross-border or internal flows. Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. Please click here to access the dataset.

DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) surveys people on the move at key transit points within South Sudan (SSD) and at its borders. It provides an insight into mobility trends, migration drivers and traveller profiles to inform programming by humanitarian and development partners and by the government, complementing DTM’s monitoring of COVID-19 mobility restrictions. In total, 34 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) were active in November 2020, surveying internal flows and cross-border travel with Uganda (UGA), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan (SDN), Ethiopia (ETH) and the Central African Republic (CAR). Malakal Bus Station and Kaya FMPs resumed operations on 3 and 12 November, while Renk North Checkpoint FMP suspended operations since 20 November as a result of security issues. Figures are only indicative of existing trends among respondents at the active FMPs since DTM does not have full coverage of cross-border or internal flows. Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. Please click here to access the dataset. 

DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) surveys people on the move at key transit points within South Sudan (SSD) and at its borders. It provides an insight into mobility trends, migration drivers and traveller profiles to inform programming by humanitarian and development partners and by the government, complementing DTM’s monitoring of COVID-19 mobility restrictions. In total, 33 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) were active in December 2020, surveying internal flows and cross-border travel with Uganda (UGA), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan (SDN), Ethiopia (ETH) and the Central African Republic (CAR). Activities at Renk North Checkpoint remained suspended in December due to ongoing insecurity. Figures are only indicative of existing trends among respondents at the active FMPs since DTM does not have full coverage of cross-border or internal flows. Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. Please click here to access the dataset.

The crisis currently affecting the Lake Chad Basin states results from a complex combination of factors, including conflict with Non-State Armed Groups, extreme poverty, underdevelopment and a changing climate, which together have triggered significant displacement of populations. As of 27 January 2021, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria were hosting an estimated 5,115,071 affected individuals made up of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Refugees (both in- and out-of-camp), Returnees (Former IDPs and Returnees from abroad) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs). 76 per cent of the affected population (representing 3,880,984 individuals) were located in Nigeria, while 11 per cent resided in Cameroon (560,884 individuals), 8 per cent in Chad (409,610 individuals) and 5 per cent in Niger (263,593 individuals).

The Central Sahel area, and in particular the Liptako Gourma region, which borders Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, is affected by a complex crisis involving growing competition over dwindling resources; climatic variability; demographic pressure; high levels of poverty; disaffection and a lack of livelihood opportunities; communal tensions; the absence of state institutions and basic services; and violence related to organized crime and Non-State Armed Groups. The crisis has led to the death of an estimated 5,000 people in 2020 (as of 31 August) and triggered significant displacement of populations in the four affected countries. As of 27 January 2021, 1,681,985 individuals have been displaced, including 1,508,237 Internally Displaced Persons (90% of the displaced population) and 173,748 Refugees (10% of the displaced population). Sixty-five per cent of the displaced population (1,094,809 individuals) were located in Burkina Faso, while 19 per cent resided in Mali (324,843 individuals), 12 per cent in Niger (198,473 individuals) and 4 per cent in Mauritania (63,860 individuals).