Mobility Tracking

IOM Yemen DTM's Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of origin or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of estimated numbers, geography, and needs. It also tracks returnees who returned to their location of origin.

From 1 January to 12 October 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 2,856 households (HH) (17,136 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 6 and 12 October 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 22 households (132 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma'rib (20 HHs) – Ma'rib City (15 HHs), Ma'rib (3 HHs), Harib (2 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah and Al Bayda.
• Al Hodeidah (2 HHs) – Hays (2 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

The majority of people moved from the following governorates and districts:

• Al Hodeidah (8 HHs) – Alluhayah (2 HHs), Al Qanawis (2 HHs), Hays (2 HHs) districts.
• Al Bayda (3 HHs) – Al Quraishyah (2 HHs), Rada (1 HHs) districts.
• Taiz (2 HHs) – Jabal Habashi (1 HHs), Al Misrakh (1 HHs) districts.

IOM identified 15 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 29 September - 05 October 2024, in the governorates of Al Hodeidah (9 HHs), and Marib (6 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

This information was gathered following armed attacks that occurred on 10th October in the municipality of Arcahaie, in the 1st communal section of Boucassin. A total of 4,674 individuals (1,067 households) were displaced as a result of these attacks. All these individuals sought refuge in the same municipality of Arcahaie, with 57% of them staying with relatives as host families, while 43% in 3 sites. Updates will be disseminated by DTM based on observations of new movements related to these attacks.

On 30 September 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Janbako in Janbako ward of Maradun LGA in Zamfara State. The attack affected 206 individuals in 42 households, including 115 children, 50 women and 41 men. Additionally, 32 individuals were displaced to the community of Maradun South in Maradun LGA.
On 02 and 03 October 2024, farmer/herder clashes occurred in the communities of Eguma in Ogwule Ogbaulu ward of Agatu local government area (LGA), Adam HC in Mbaikyor ward of Kwande LGA and Tse Anyom in Mbatian ward of Ukum LGA, all in Benue State. There were reports of two injuries and 10 fatalities. The clashes affected 1,280 individuals in 271 households, including 683 children, 300 women and 297 men. The clashes displaced 11 individuals from Eguma community to Usha community in Ogwule ward and four individuals from Adam HC community to Nyihemba HC in Mbaikyor ward.

MTM implements the Return Migrants Survey in Kyrgyzstan with international return migrants in various locations including seven regions and two cities. The selection of survey locations was informed by the findings of MTM’s Baseline Mobility Assessment (BMA) on return migrants. The survey questionnaire drew upon IOM's previous studies in Central Asia and consultations with both internal and external experts. It covered a range of topics including socio-economic profiles, migration experiences, employment status, remittances, as well as identifying needs and vulnerabilities.

In the third round of the survey (conducted from May to July 2024), 1,734 return migrants were interviewed. The key findings reveal significant insights into their circumstances. The majority of return migrants, 79 per cent, came from the Russian Federation. Moreover, 41 per cent of the respondents reported having attained an upper secondary education level, while 37 per cent of the respondents identified themselves as the primary breadwinners for their families. Moreover, a notable portion, 90 per cent, stated they either live in their own or their parents' houses. The majority, 23 per cent of the return migrants, were previously engaged in the construction sector. In addition, 30 per cent of the return migrants indicated that they wanted to permanently stay in Kyrgyzstan without any intended plans for re-migration.

This information was gathered following attacks that occurred on 4th October in the municipality of Saint Marc, in the 5th communal section of Bocozelle, precisely in the locality of Pont-Sondé. This report is an update of the one that was published on 4th October (ETT 49). A total of 6,742 individuals (1,414 households) were displaced as a result of these attacks. These individuals sought refuge in the municipalities of Saint Marc, Montrouis, Verretes, La Chapelle and Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite, with 78% of them staying with relatives as host families, while 22% in 6 separate sites including 3 sites that was opened at the beginning of displacement and 3 created after the publication of the first report on this situation.

As of September 2024, 3,187,793 individuals have been displaced, including 2,616,570 internally displaced persons (82% of the displaced population) and 571,223 refugees (18% of the displaced population). Sixty-six per cent of the displaced populations (2,101,962 individuals) were located in Burkina Faso, while 14 per cent resided in Mali (451,844 individuals), 11 per cent in Niger (352,718 individuals) and 4 per cent in Mauritania (136,954 individuals). The crisis’ recent spill over to coastal countries, namely Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Benin, shows growing number of refugees coming from the Central Sahel and populations internally displaced. As of September, 144,315 individuals were affected by displacement within the four countries (25,929 in Benin, 59,937 in Côte d’Ivoire, 7,242 in Ghana and 51,207 in Togo) of which 34,088 were internally displaced.

As of September 2024, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria were hosting an estimated 6,069,325 affected individuals made up of internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees (former IDPs and returnees from abroad) and refugees (both in- and out-of-camp). Thirteen per cent of the affected population (778,301  individuals) were located in Cameroon, while 5 per cent resided in Chad (294,715 individuals), 9 per cent in Niger (558,872 individuals) and finally, 73 per cent in Nigeria (4,437,437 individuals). Overall, the numbers show a sharp increase in returnees from abroad (+45%) and slight decreases in IDPs (-1%), returnees former IDPs (-5%) and refugees (-1%) since December 2023.

As of September 2024, 3,991,898 individuals were affected, including 455,533 internally displaced persons (12% of the displaced population), 2,256,970 returnees former IDPs (56%), 531,919 returnees from abroad (13%) and 747,476 refugees (19%). In the CAR, the largest displaced population consists of former IDP returnees. Refugees from the CAR are primarily hosted by Cameroon (308,891 individuals, or 44% of the refugees), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (208,484 individuals, or 30% of the refugees) and Chad (138,542 individuals, or 20% of the refugees). Nonetheless, 11,008 refugees from the Central African Republic are still living in Sudan (2% of the refugees). The country is also home for refugees from neighbouring countries, hosting a total of 43,393 refugees coming from Sudan (29,070 individuals), the DRC (6,505 individuals), Chad (4,951 individuals) and South Soudan (2,867 individuals).

Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country. Since October 10, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been conducting the daily monitoring of population movements. The objective of the exercise is to inform preparedness and response planning.

The Round 14 MSLA assessed 103 sites across Northern Mozambique, identifying a total of 214,576 internally displaced persons (IDPs). This represents a nine per cent increase from the previous round, with displacement driven primarily by ongoing insecurity in Cabo Delgado. While these figures focus on those residing in designated sites, it is important to note that many displaced individuals are also living within host communities, as reported in the DTM Round 21 Mobility Tracking Report. The assessment covered a range of site types, including relocation sites, resettlement sites, temporary sites or transit centers, and host community extensions. The findings provide a comprehensive overview of the demographic breakdown of IDPs, their vulnerabilities, and the specific sectoral needs across shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security, health, education, protection, and community engagement.

Key findings reveal that 55 per cent of the IDP population are children (under 18), with significant challenges in shelter, food security, and access to essential services. The data underscores the importance of targeted humanitarian interventions to address the ongoing and dynamic displacement situation in Northern Mozambique.