Reports

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).

La DTM a identifié 115 221 personnes déplacées internes (PDI) réparties dans 25 880 ménages déplacés, 81 per cent des déplacements étaient dus à des catastrophes naturelles et 19 per cent à d'autres raisons.

The DTM has identified 115,221 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 25,880 households in the month of December 2020. 

The crisis in Nigeria’s North Central and North West zones, which involves long-standing tensions between ethnic and linguistic groups; attacks by criminal groups; and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways) led to fresh wave of population displacement.   Latest attacks affected 807 individuals, including 31 injuries and 24 fatalities, in Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi LGAs of Kaduna State, Wurno LGA of Sokoto State and Maru LGA of Zamfara State between the 18 - 24 January, 2021. Also, 29 Individuals from Mikang LGA in Plateau State were affected by a fire outbreak. The attacks caused people to flee to neighboring localities.   A rapid assessment was conducted by field staff to assess the impact on people and immediate needs.

IOM DTM in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the state Ministry of Health have been conducting monitoring of individuals moving into Nigeria's conflict-affected northeastern states of Adamawa and Borno under pillar four (Points of Entry) of COVID 19 preparedness and response planning guidelines.   During the period 16 - 22 January 2021, 302 movements were observed at four Points of Entry in Borno state. Of the total movements recorded, 142 were incoming from Extreme Nord in Cameroon.   A range of data was collected during the assessment to better inform on migrants’ nationalities, sex, reasons for moving, mode of transportation and timeline of movement as shown in figures 1 to 4 below.

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 third update estimates a total number of 97,825 individuals (19,554 households) displaced across Ag Geneina town and its surrounding villages. Since the second EET, there has been a 14 per cent increase in the number of individuals (and households) displaced, with additional caseloads arriving in Ag Geneina town as well as the villages of Misterei, Muli and Sisi camp nearby. All individuals are Sudanese nationals. Based on a ranking scale, the three main priority needs for the total caseload are identified as food, non-food items and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene).

The landfall of Tropical Cyclone Eloise on the night of 23 January 2021 and Tropical Storm Chalane on 30 December 2020) has affected Sofala, Manica, southern part of Zambezia, and Inhambane provinces.   Preliminary information from the National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD) shows that an estimate of 176,475 individuals (35,684 households) had been affected. So far, 32 accommodation centres have been activated in Sofala province: Beira (14 centres, 9,437 individuals), Nhamatanda (5 centres, 1,885 individuals), Buzi (10 centres, 3,344 individuals), and Machanga (3 centres, 854 individuals). Nine Accommodation centres activated in Dondo and Muasa districts have been deactivated by INGD.   The top humanitarian needs identified include: food, tents, potable water, hygiene kits, COVID-19 prevention materials, mosquito nets, blankets, flash-lights, tarps, health kits, and soap. According to key informants, the individuals received assistance (food and water) from provincial authorities and the INGD.  

DTM teams activated Emergency Event Tracking (EET) to monitor the displacement of individuals affected by inter-communal conflict between Falata and Arab tribes in Gereida locality, South Darfur. Tensions erupted in and around Tuel village on 18 January 2021, following a violent assault that occurred the day prior. The first EET update monitors 19,312 individuals (3,305 households) out of a total estimated caseload of approximately 6,000 households (according to the Humanitarian Aid Commission) having been displaced from Tuel and Abu Lala villages in Gereida locality. Field teams report Abu Lala to be completely deserted. Displaced households are currently dispersed across Tuel, Dereige, Sirgaila and Tulus villages, and are seeking shelter in schools, with host communities as well as gathering in open areas. At least 255 individuals report additional vulnerabilities in need of assistance and support. Reports further indicate that 61 individuals have died and 56 sustained injuries, whilst at least 5,040 individuals have lost personal belongings and livestock. Based on a ranking scale, the three main priority needs identified are non-food items, food and emergency shelter.

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 23 January 2021 , IOM Yemen DTM estimates that 320 households (HH) (1,920 Individuals) have experienced displacement at least once.                                                                                                              Since the beginning of 2021, DTM also identified other 2 previously displaced households who left the displaced location and moved to either their place of origin or some other displaced location.                                                                                                              Between 17 January 2021 and 23 January 2021, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 116 households (696 individuals) displaced at least once. The highest number of displacements were seen in:                                                                                                              Taizz (47 HH) – Al Mudhaffar (16 HH), Al Qahirah (8 HH), Jabal Habashy (7 HH) districts.    Most displacements in the governorate originated from Taizz and Ibb. Al Dhale'e (44 HH) – Ad Dhale'e (22 HH), Qa'atabah (20 HH), Al Hussein (2 HH) districts.  Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Dhale'e and Al Hudaydah. Marib (20 HH) – Marib City (9 HH), Al Jubah (6 HH), Harib (4 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Marib and Dhamar.                                                                                                              Most displacement resulted from increased conflict in the following governorates and districts. Al Dhale'e (32 HH) – Qa'atabah (18 HH), Al Husha (13 HH), Damt (1 HH) districts. Taizz (30 HH) – Jabal Habashy (9 HH), Maqbanah (8 HH), At Ta'iziyah (5 HH) districts. Al Hudaydah (16 HH) – Hays (3 HH), Ad Durayhimi (3 HH), Al Garrahi (3 HH) districts.