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This report presents the findings of Round 32 of the Mobility Tracking component of IOM Libya’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme, covering the reporting period from July to August 2020. Following the suspension of hostilities in South Tripoli, a slow return of some displaced households was observed in Western Libya, although the lack of basic services combined with the presence of explosive remnants of war (ERW) and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in previously contested areas has so far hindered most displaced families from returning to their areas of origin. The number of returnees identified during this round of data collection increased from 456,728 to 493,716 returnees compared to the last round, with returns being observed primarily in Abusliem, Swani bin Adam, Al Azizya, Espeaa and parts of Ain Zara.
This report presents the Key findings of Round 32 of the mobility tracking component of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in Libya.
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 498 individuals, including 15 injuries and 2 fatalities, in Chikun, Igabi LGAs of Kaduna State and Faskari, Jibia, Safana LGAs of Katsina State between the 14 - 20 September, 2020. The attacks caused people to flee to neighboring localities. Also, 286 individuals were displaced due to flooding in Zamfara State from heavy rainfalls that occurred during the reporting period. 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 12 - 18 September 2020, 199 movements were observed at Fifteen Points of Entries in Adamawa and Borno states. Of the total movements recorded, 34 were incoming from Extreme Nord and 3 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 of July 2020, DTM in the region tracked 6.3M Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and 2.9M Returnees, as reported during the latest round of DTM assessments for each country, or through secondary data sources. The figures of IDPs and returnees for Ethiopia are as of Round 21 (Feb 2020), and the figures for South Sudan are as of Round 8 (Mar 2020). The IDP figure for Burundi is as of Round 53 (June 2020). Displacement figures for Kenya and Uganda were reported as of December 2019. While DTM coverage is being expanded in Somalia, the IDP figure indicated on this map is the most up-to-date data available shared by the Information Management Working Group - Technical Working Group (IMWG-TWG) and endorsed by the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI) in Somalia, as of February 2018. There was a 26% decrease in overall movements in July as compared to June; the overall movements, however, represented a decrease of 71% as compared to July of 2019. The movements continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Arrivals to Yemen also decreased by 43%, as compared to June, and 94% as compared to July 2019. A significant proportion of movements tracked in July consisted of stranded migrants, or movements within the country (9%). A total of 504 migration movements were tracked along entry locations into Djibouti, which is much higher than the 15 tracked in June as borders opened in the latter half of the month. An additional 4,846 movements, all Ethiopians, were tracked at FMPs along the border into Somalia, travelling eastward. 579 migrant arrivals from Djibouti (257) and Somalia (322) were tracked in Yemen during this month; this represents a 43% decrease from June 2020.
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.
On 4th August 2020, a large explosion occurred at the port of Beirut, Lebanon that left more than 6,500 individuals injured and caused at least 180 deaths. To assess the impact of the explosion on the migrant worker community, a follow-up survey was enacted to the Lebanon — Foreign Nationals Multi Sector Needs Assessment Analysis (May-July 2020). The prior report explores the impact the COVID-19 on the needs and conditions of migrant workers in Beirut, while the current report explores how the explosion has exacerbated their situations. The previous analysis was conducted and limited to 297 migrant workers who were reportedly residing in Beirut — this formed the initial baseline for needs and vulnerabilites. IOM rapidly followed up with the same 297 migrant workers, interviewed in the baseline assessment, through telephone interviews. This follow up assessment utilised the Global DTM Network. Due to the different languages spoken by the migrant workers, the Global DTM enumerator network was mobilised with telephone interviews being conducted by DTM enumerators in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Lebanon The follow up assessment attempted to contact all 297 migrant workers, successfully interviewing 99 who are still residing in Beirut as of September 2020.
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- 19 Sep 2020, IOM Yemen DTM estimates that 23,519 Households or 141,114 Individuals have experienced displacement, at least once. Between the 13th Sep 2020 and 19th of Sep 2020, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 595 Households or 3,570 individuals displaced at least once, the highest number of displacements were seen in: Marib (353 HH) – Marib City (126 HH), Al Jubah (91 HH), Marib (59 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal. Taizz (90 HH) – Dhubab (21 HH), Jabal Habashy (16 HH), Al Ma'afer (15 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were originated from Taiz and Al Hudaydah. Al Hudaydah (83 HH) – Ad Durayhimi (58 HH), Al Khawkhah (18 HH) districts. All displacements in the governorate were internal. Most displacement resulted from increased conflict in the following Governorates and districts. Marib (352 HH) – Rahabah (102 HH), Jabal Murad (90 HH),Al Jubah (84 HH),Medghal (67 HH) districts. Al Hudaydah (118 HH) – Ad Durayhimi (70 HH), Al Hawak (15 HH) districts. Taizz (33 HH) – Jabal Habashy (7 HH), Salh (7 HH), Maqbanah (6 HH) districts.
A total of 1,470 movements were recorded, comprising 1,185 arrivals and 285 departures, between 7 and 13 September 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, DIkwa, Jere, Mobbar and Monguno Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most-affected Nigerian State of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Demsa, Fufore, Ganye, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Jada, Lamurde, Michika, Mubi North, Numan, Shelleng, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of the state of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Bama, Gwoza, Hawul, Kala/Balge and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council LGAs of Borno; Demsa, Fufore, Ganye, Girei, Gombi, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North and Numan LGAs of Adamawa. ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: voluntary relocation (35.2%), conflict/atack (33.3%), poor living conditions (25.9%), improved security (3.3%), fear of attack (1.8%) and military operations (0.5%).
The DTM Emergency Event Tracking (EET) is deployed to track sudden displacement and population movements, and provide more frequent updates on the scale of displacement and quantify the affected population when needed. As a subcomponent of the new Mobility Tracking methodology in Sudan (Round One), and activated on a needs basis, EET utilises a broad network of key informants to capture best estimates of the affected population presence per location - a useful tool for humanitarian response planning and design.
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 400 individuals, including 8 injuries and 1 fatality, in Charanchi, Sabuwa LGAs of Katsina State and Zagon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State between 07 - 13 September 2020. The attacks caused people to flee to neighboring localities. Also, 1,710 Individuals were displaced due to flooding in Zamfara State from heavy rainfalls that occured during the reporting period. 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 5 - 11 September 2020, 120 movements were observed at Twenty Two Points of Entries in Adamawa and Borno states. Of the total movements recorded, 14 from Extreme Nord, 8 from Nord and 1 from Center 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.
