Reports

The Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site was established in December 2013. As of October 2020, 131,268 individuals (30,968) are biometrically registered as active beneficiaries in the site representing a decrease by 33,947 individuals since January 2020 due to deactivation of registrations following three consecutive no-shows at food distributions. As per October 2020 population count findings, Bentiu PoC site's population stands at 97,321 individuals (15,080 households) in 11,529 inhabited shelters (on average 9 individuals per shelter). While COVID-19 developments in Greater Unity are expected to impact communities within the state, the current absence of an area lockdown/complete movement restrictions for Bentiu PoC site residents results in regular inflow and outflow mobility between the site and surrounding locations within national curfew hours (daily median 11,940 individuals entering and 12,638 individuals existing throughout the month of October 2020).  

The Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site was established in December 2013. As of October 2020, 131,268 individuals (30,968) are biometrically registered as active beneficiaries in the site representing a decrease by 33,947 individuals since January 2020 due to deactivation of registrations following three consecutive no-shows at food distributions. As per October 2020 population count findings, Bentiu PoC site's population stands at 97,321 individuals (15,080 households) in 11,529 inhabited shelters (on average 9 individuals per shelter). While COVID-19 developments in Greater Unity are expected to impact communities within the state, the current absence of an area lockdown/complete movement restrictions for Bentiu PoC site residents results in regular inflow and outflow mobility between the site and surrounding locations within national curfew hours (daily median 11,940 individuals entering and 12,638 individuals existing throughout the month of October 2020).  

In August 2020, the monthly population count was conducted at Masna collective centre where 4,925 individuals/806 households were identified and Wau PoC AA with 9,295 individuals/2,688 households. The population of Wau PoC AA marginally decreased from 9,393 individuals in July 2020 (decreased by 98 individuals). Wau Masna saw a decrease in its population by 571 individuals since July 2020. For more information on these trends, including where new arrivals at Masna collective centre were displaced from and on destination of those leaving Wau PoC AA, please consult the DSFM report. 

In September 2020, the monthly population count was conducted at Masna collective centre where 5,11 individuals/825 households were identified and Naivasha IDP Camp (former Wau PoC AA) with 9,573 individuals/2,964 households. The population of Naivasha IDP Camp increased from 9,295 individuals in August 2020 (increased by 278 individuals). Wau Masna saw an increase in its population by 186 individuals since August 2020. For more information on these trends, including where new arrivals at Masna collective centre were displaced from and on destinations of those leaving Naivasha IDP Camp, please consult the DSFM report.

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 5,097 individuals, including 73 injuries and 29 fatalities, in Igabi, Chikun, Sabon Gari LGAs of Kaduna State, Kankara LGA of Katsina State, Gudu LGA of Sokoto State and Maradun LGA of Zamfara State between the 23 - 29 November, 2020. 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 21 - 27 November 2020, 140 movements were observed at Five Points of Entries in Adamawa and Borno states. Of the total movements recorded, 90 were incoming from Extreme Nord and 1 from Nord in Cameroon.   A range of data was collected during the assessment to better inform on migrants’ nationalities, gender, reasons for moving, mode of transportation and timeline of movement as shown in Figures 1 to 4 below.

As a result of frequent attacks in the North West/ North Central zones, many residents have departed their homes for safety in nearby camps and host communities where there is provision for security.   Between the 26th and 27th of November, 2020 in Kankara LGA of Katsina State, there was a massive displacement of people in Gatakawa, Zurunkutu and Dan Nakwaguzo Villages. An estimate of 3,472 individuals were reported to have arrived Kankara town with many more still fleeing for fear of attack.   A rapid assessment was conducted by field staff to assess the impact on the people and immediate needs.

In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2. The Site Assessment tracks the number and multisectoral needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs), while the Village Assessment Survey tracks the number of IDPs who are returning to their communities and their multisectoral needs. VAS is also used to evaluate the absorption capacity of villages receiving returns with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and reintegration. Notably, the impact of COVID-19 on IDPs and villages hosting returning IDPs was also evaluated this round.  Through the Site Assessment which was conducted from 15 August to 20 September 2020, DTM captured 1,846,551 IDPs (344,782 households) in 1,346 sites across the 11 regions of Ethiopia. The biggest causes of displacement were conflict which displaced 1,118,782 IDPs (61%), followed by drought which displaced 309,419 IDPs (17%), flash floods which displaced 206,893 IDPs (11%) and seasonal floods which displaced 117,194 IDPs (6%). VAS was carried out during the same period and covered 1,294 villages across 8 regions. A total of 1,210,053 returning IDPs, 35,409 IDPs, 9,940 returned migrants and 1,326,717 host community members were tracked through VAS.  

With the onset of the rainy season in the central region of Mozambique, varying degrees of damage is expected to infrastructures in resettlement sites. From 27 to 28 November 2020, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with focal points from the National Institute of Disaster Management (INGC) at the district level, with acknowledgment from INGC at the provincial level, conducted rapid assessments in six resettlement sites across Buzi and Chibavava districts of Sofala province after the heavy rainfall and strong wind from 25 to 28 November 2020. In total, 2 upgraded shelters, 102 emergency shelters, and 45 tents were completely destroyed due to the heavy rain and strong wind. IOM DTM with INGC identified an additional 147 shelters (upgraded, emergency shelters and tents) with major structural damages to walls and roofing, 275 shelters with minor damages, and 6 damaged latrine units. One clinic was damaged in Chicuaxa resettlement site in Chibavava district and one school damaged in Machonjova resettlement site in Buzi district. As the rainy season progresses, the frequency of heavy rain and the probability of cyclones will increase. It remains important that the capacity of relevant actors to prepare and respond to these events in resettlement sites and elsewhere is continuously strengthened. Prevention and preparedness measures need to be put in place to mitigate the immediate effect of the rain.  

This Middle East and North Africa (MENA) report summarizes mobility restrictions at airports, land, and blue border crossing points resulting from the mitigation measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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. In the first eights months of 2020, conflict and natural disasters have resulted in new patterns of displacement, particularly in Marib, Al Hudaydah, Al Dhale'e, Taizz, and Al Jawf governorates.   From 01 January 2020 to 28 November 2020, IOM Yemen DTM estimates that 27,716 Households (166,296 Individuals) have experienced displacement at least once.                                                                                                           Since the beginning of 2020, DTM also identified other 1,319 previously displaced households who left the displaced location and moved to either their place of origin or some other displaced location.                                                                                                           Between 22 November 2020 and 28 November 2020, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 319 Households (1,914 individuals) displaced at least once. The highest number of displacements were seen in:                                                                                                           Al Hudaydah (145 HH) – Al Khawkhah (145 HH) district. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. Marib (74 HH) – Marib City (36 HH), Marib (26 HH), Sirwah (10 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Marib and Raymah. Taizz(39 HH) – Al Misrakh (6 HH), Jabal Habashy (6 HH), Salh (5 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Taizz and Al Hudaydah.   Most displacement resulted from increased conflict in the following governorates and districts. Al Hudaydah (148 HH) – Al Hawak (82 HH), Hays (26 HH), Ad Durayhimi (22 HH) districts. Marib (55 HH) – Raghwan (45 HH), Medghal (10 HH) districts. Taizz (29 HH) – Maqbanah (8 HH), At Ta'iziyah (4 HH), Al Ma'afer (4 HH) districts.                                                                                                           Most displacement resulted from floods and heavy rains in the following Governorate and district: Socotra (23 HH) - Hidaybu (23 HH) district.

La crise sécuritaire que le Mali a connu en 2012 a provoqué d’importants déplacements de populations tant à l’intérieur du territoire que vers les pays limitrophes. Afin d’orienter la réponse humanitaire et de faciliter le retour et la réintégration des personnes déplacées internes (PDIs) et des réfugiés, la Direction Nationale du Développement Social (DNDS), fournit depuis décembre 2014 des informations à l’ensemble de la communauté humanitaire et aux pouvoirs publics afin de répondre aux besoins des populations déplacées, retournées et rapatriées au Mali. Les opérations de collecte et de mise à jour des données menées dans le cadre du programme DTM montrent une augmentation du nombre de personnes déplacées au Mali entre juillet et octobre  2020. La population déplacée dans la région a augmenté de 8,2% par rapport à juillet (rapport DTM de juillet 2020). Le nombre de PDIs est en effet passé de 287 496 personnes (rapport DTM juillet 2020) à 311 193 en octobre 2020 soit une augmentation de 23 697 individus. Cette augmentation s’explique par l’aggravation des conditions sécuritaires dans les Régions de Ségou, Mopti, Tombouctou, Gao et Ménaka au cours des derniers mois, engendrant de plus en plus de déplacements.