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About Cameroon

Since 2014, Cameroon has been affected by the effects of the insurgency movement of the Islamic State in West Africa (EAIO, ex Boko Haram). Increased attacks and incursions into Nigeria, Cameroon and neighboring countries have resulted in displacement from areas of conflict and violence.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched its first issue of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in November 2015 with the aim of providing regular, accurate and up-to-date information on displaced populations in the region. Far North of Cameroon to inform the response of the Government of Cameroon and the humanitarian community. The DTM Cameroon can be compared with the DTM Nigeria for an overview of the movements in the region.

Data collected includes the number of displaced persons, periods of displacement, reasons for displacement, types of housing and population data on displaced populations.

Contact

DTM Cameroon
DTMCameroon@iom.int

Current Donors
  • Germany
  • ECHO
  • CERF
Mobility Impact due to COVID-19 in Cameroon

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Cameroun — Enquête sur les Intentions de Retour Ronde 10 (Août 2017)

Dans le cadre de sa dixième phase de la Matrice de Suivi des Deplacements (DTM), l’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) a mené une Enquête sur les Intentions de Retour ciblant les Personnes Deplacées Internes (PDIs) dans la région de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun.

Cameroon — Return Intention Survey Round 10 (August 2017)

As part of its tenth round of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted a Return Intention Survey targeting IDPs in the Far North Region of Cameroon.

Cameroun — Rapport de Déplacement 10 (Octobre 2017)

Depuis 2014, la République du Cameroun est affecté par l’insurrection de Boko Haram en Afrique de l’Ouest, dont les attaques et menaces récurrentes ont conduit à des déplacements importants de population. Les donnée recueillies entre le 7 et le 18 aoû

Cameroon — Displacement Dashboard 10 (7—18 August 2017)

DTM identified 237,967 internally displaced persons, 29,728 unregistered refugees and 61,090 returnees. 7% of the displaced population was displaced by flooding and other natural disasters while the vast majority (93%) was displaced by conflict.

Cameroon — Displacement Report 10 (August 2017)

The displaced population is estimated at 328,785 individuals (237,967 IDPs, 29,728 unregistered refugees and 61,090 returnees). 726 villages were evaluated including 3 new villages. 56 uninhabited villages were identified.

Cameroon — Displacement Report 9 (July 2017)

The displaced population is estimated at 325,589 individuals (235,913 IDPs, 30,278 unregistered refugees and 59,398 returnees). 678 villages were evaluated including 14 new villages. Additionally, 48 uninhabited villages were identified.

Cameroun — Rapport de Déplacement 9 (Août 2017)

Depuis 2014, la République du Cameroun est affecté par l’insurrection de Boko Haram en Afrique de l’Ouest, dont les attaques et menaces récurrentes ont conduit à des déplacements importants de population. Les donnée recueillies entre le 23 juin et le 7 juillet 2017 c

Cameroon — Displacement Dashboard 9 (26 June – 7 July 2017)

DTM recorded the presence of 325,589 displaced individuals (54,418 households) and more than 14 host localities. Seventy-two per cent of the displaced individuals are IDPs while 18 per cent are returnees and 9 per cent non-registered refugees. 

Cameroun — Rapport de Déplacement 8 (Mai 2017)

Depuis 2014, la République du Cameroun est affecté par l’insurrection de Boko Haram en Afrique de l’Ouest, dont les attqaues et menaces récurrentes ont conduit à des déplacements importants de population.

Cameroon — Displacement Report 8 (May 2017)

DTM identified an estimated 318,929 individuals comprising 228,443 IDPs, 32,459 unregistered refugees and 58,027 returnees. 674 villages were surveyed including 56 new villages. 96% of the assessed population were displaced due to armed conflict in the region.

Cameroon — Displacement Dashboard 8 (May 2017)

DTM identified 228,443 internally displaced persons, 32,459 unregistered refugees and 58,027 returnees. 8% of the displaced population was displaced by flooding and other natural disasters while the vast majority (91%) was displaced by conflict.

Cameroun — Rapport de Déplacement 7 (Mars 2017)

Depuis 2014, la République du Cameroun a pu ressentir les effets de l’insurrection de l’Etat Islamique en Afrique de l’Ouest (ISWA, anciennement Boko Haram).

Cameroon — Displacement Report 7 (March 2017)

Population identifiée par la DTM en Mars 2017 dans l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun : 223 642 personnes déplacées internes (39 002 ménages), 30 593 réfugiés non enregistrés (4 987 ménages) et 43 435 retournés (7 347 ménages).

Cameroun — Enquête sur les Intentions de Retour Ronde 6 (Janvier 2017)

Dans le cadre de sa sixième phase de la Matrice de Suivi des Déplacements (DTM), l’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) a mené une Enquête sur les Intentions de Retour ciblant les Personnes Déplacées Internes (PDIs) dans la région de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun.

Cameroon — Displacement Dashboard 7 (March 2017)

En mars, DTM a enregistré 297,670 individus (51,336 ménages) déplacés dont 223,642 IDPs et 30,593 réfugiées non-enregistrés. 

Cameroun — Rapport de Déplacement 6 (Janvier 2017)

Depuis 2014, la République du Cameroun a pu ressentir les effets de l’insurrection de l’Etat Islamique en Afrique de l’Ouest (ISWA, anciennement Boko Haram).

Cameroon — Return Intention Survey Round 6 (January 2017)

As part of its sixth round of the Displacement Tracking matrix (DTM), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted a Return Intention Survey targeting IDPs in the Far North Region of Cameroon.

Cameroun — Rapport de Déplacement 5 (Octobre 2016)

Depuis 2014, la République du Cameroun a pu ressentir les effets de l’insurrection de l’Etat Islamique en Afrique de l’Ouest (ISWA, anciennement Boko Haram).

Cameroun — Enquête sur les Intentions de Retour Ronde 5 (Octobre 2016)

Dans le cadre de sa cinquième phase de la Matrice de Suivi des De placements (DTM), l’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) a mene une Enquête sur les Intentions de Retour ciblant les Personnes Déplacées Internes (PDIs) dans la région de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun.

Cameroon — Return Intention Survey Round 5 (October 2016)

As part of its fifth round of the Displacement Tracking matrix (DTM), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted a Return Intention Survey targeting IDPs in the Far North Region of Cameroon.

Cameroon — Displacement Report 6 (January 2017)

DTM identified 191,908 internally displaced persons (33,469 households), 23,430 unregistered refugees (4,066 households) and 35,665 returnees (6,366 households). 92% of the displaced population was displaced by the insurgency and 8% by flooding and other natural disasters.

Cameroon — Displacement Dashboard 6 (January 2017)

DTM identified 191,908 internally displaced persons (33,469 households), 23,430 unregistered refugees (4,066 households) and 35,665 returnees (6,366 households). 92% of the displaced population was displaced by the insurgency and 8% by flooding and other natural disasters. 

Cameroon — Displacement Dashboard 5 (October 2016)

DTM identified 198,889 internally displaced persons (76%), 26,743 unregistered refugees (10%) and 36,068 returnees (14%). 8% of the displaced population was displaced by flooding and other natural disasters while the vast majority (91%) was displaced by conflict.

Cameroon — Displacement Report 5 (October 2016)

DTM identified 198,889 internally displaced persons (35,630 households) and 36,068 returnees (6,946 households). 92% of the displaced population was displaced by the insurgency and 8% by flooding and other natural disasters.


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