Mobility Tracking

Monthly overview of:

• Arrivals in the Western Balkans
• Top three nationalities at arrivals in the reporting month
• Migrants presence in reception facilities
• Assisted Voluntary Returns and reintegration

Monthly overview of:

• Arrivals in the Western Balkans
• Top three nationalities at arrivals in the reporting month
• Migrants presence in reception facilities
• Assisted Voluntary Returns and reintegration

Monthly overview of:

• Arrivals in the Western Balkans
• Top three nationalities at arrivals in the reporting month
• Migrants presence in reception facilities
• Assisted Voluntary Returns and reintegration

Since 01 April 2024, DTM monitored numerous clashes across Al Fasher and other localities in North Darfur state that triggered widespread displacement.

Reported clashes displaced an estimated 410,376 individuals (82,272 households) between 01 April 2024 and 09 October 2024. 

The Focused Flash Alert provides a numeric breakdown of displacement due the recent escalations in Al Fasher locality from 01 April to 9 October 2024. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates, pending further verification. For more information, see Focused Flash Alert North Darfur (Update 003), (Update 002), and (Update 001). 

DTM Sudan releases Early Warning Flash Alerts to provide immediate updates on specific incidents or armed clashes that spurred displacement.  Early Warning Flash Alerts are distributed via the DTM Sudan mailing list. For more granular information on displacement and mobility, see Sudan Mobility Update (09).

Monthly overview of:

• Arrivals in the Western Balkans
• Top three nationalities at arrivals in the reporting month
• Migrants presence in reception facilities
• Assisted Voluntary Returns and reintegration

La province du Nord-Kivu, est confrontée à un conflit persistant caractérisé par la présence de divers acteurs armés tels que le groupe Mouvement du 23 mars (M23/AFC) les Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) et leurs allies. La persistance de ce conflit, l'expansion de la zone d'influence du groupe M23 et l'activité d'autres groupes armés dans et autour de la ville de Goma (capitale de la province du Nord-Kivu) ont accru les défis sécuritaires et humanitaires.

Les efforts conjoints des acteurs régionaux et internationaux pour trouver une solution pacifique au conflit et faciliter le dialogue entre la RDC et le Rwanda ont abouti à la signature d'un accord de cessez-le-feu le 30 juillet 2024. Malgré ces efforts et le cessez-le-feu qui en a résulté, la période du 15 août au 30 septembre 2024 a été marquée par des affrontements impliquant le groupe M23, les forces liées au gouvernement congolais et d'autres groupes armés dans l'ensemble des territoires de Masisi, Rutshuru et Nyiragongo.

Les deux parties se sont fréquemment accusées mutuellement de violations du cessez-le-feu, ce qui a provoqué de nouveaux déplacements, des déplacements secondaires et de nouveaux déplacements de populations déjà rentrées chez elles. La situation est aggravée par les oppositions entre les différents groupes armés qui luttent pour le contrôle des localités face à l'expansion du M23.

Les déplacements prolongés et l'accès limité à l’assistance humanitaire continuent d'exacerber la complexité de la crise et la situation des populations déplacées et retournées. Goma et les zones adjacentes du Nord et du Sud-Kivu accueillent un grand nombre de personnes déplacées et manquent de ressources pour leur apporter un soutien suffisant.

Depuis le début de la crise, l'OIM, par le biais de la Matrice de Suivi des Déplacements (DTM), a continué à mener des évaluations rapides dans les territoires touchés, y compris le suivi des situations d'urgence (EET/ERM) et des analyses de crise, et enregistrer les nouveaux arrivants, dans le but de répondre aux besoins d'information immédiats concernant la dynamique des déplacements et les besoins humanitaires afférents.

Ce rapport présente les résultats des évaluations menées dans les zones de déplacement et de retour, entre le 30 juillet et le 9 octobre 2024, liées à la crise M23.

The province of North Kivu faces ongoing conflict characterised by the presence of various armed actors, notably the Mouvement du 23 mars (M23), the Congo River Alliance (AFC), the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the regional forces of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The persistence of this conflict, the expansion of the M23’s area of influence, and the activity of other armed groups in and around the city of Goma (the capital of North Kivu province), have increased security and humanitarian challenges.

Joint efforts by regional and international players to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and facilitate a dialogue between the DRC and Rwanda led to the signing of a ceasefire agreement on 30 July 2024. In spite of these efforts, and resulting ceasefire, the period from 15 August to 30 September 2024 was marked by attacks and clashes involving M23, government forces, and other armed groups throughout Masisi, Rutshuru and Nyiragongo territories. There have been frequent accusations by both sides accusing the other of ceasefire violations, which have provoked new displacement, secondary displacement, and the displacement of previously returned populations. The situation is aggravated by rivalries between the various armed groups fighting for control of localities against M23 expansion.

Prolonged displacement and limited access to humanitarian aid continue to exacerbate the complexity of the crisis and the situations of both displaced and returnee populations. Goma and the adjacent cities to both North and South Kivu are hosting large numbers of displaced people and lack the resources to provide them with sufficient support.

Since the beginning of the crisis, IOM, via the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), has continued to conduct rapid assessments in affected territories, including emergency monitoring (EET/ERM), crisis analysis, and registration, with the purpose of addressing immediate information needs surrounding displacement dynamics and humanitarian aid.

This report presents the results of the assessments carried out in the areas of displacement and return, between 30 July and 9 October 2024, linked to the ongoing M23 crisis.

This latest round of Emergency Trends Tracking was initiated in April 2024 to monitor displacements movements during the Gu rainy season. From April to September 2024, DTM teams collected data in up to 22 districts: Afgooye, Afmadow, Baardheere, Baidoa, Balcad, Belet Weyne, Belet Xaawo, Cabudwaaq, Dayniile, Dhuusamarreeb, Doolow, Gaalkacyo, Garoowe, Hodan, Jamaame, Jowhar, Kahda, Kismaayo, Luuq, Waajid, Xudur and Hobyo. During week 28, data collection occurred in only 4 districts: Huddur, Wajid, Galckayo and Hobyo districts.

The objective of ETT is to help prioritize humanitarian response and to enable partners to deliver rapid assistance. Based on previous shock induced displacement patterns, the humanitarian community expects that people will continue to move toward urban areas in search of humanitarian services. Consequently, the ETT coverage focuses on the main urban centers and surrounding villages for each assessed district. The data is collected through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) at the location level, from Sunday to Wednesday every week. It includes information on new arrivals, numbers and demographic of IDPs, reasons for displacement, intentions, humanitarian assistance and priority needs among others.

To facilitate the joint analysis of the CCCM (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) Cluster’s New Arrivals Tracker (NAT) and ETT data, the assistance and needs indicators are identical in both tools.