Internal displacement

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.

On 26th October 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted a rapid intention survey through its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in collaboration with ACTED, the camp management organization. This survey was conducted in Renk TC and its surrounding areas. The primary objective was to monitor population dynamics and displacement patterns within the center. The insights gained from this survey are intended to enhance humanitarian responses and optimize Onward Transportation Assistance (OTA) operations. According to the headcount conducted by ACTED on October 24, 2024, the TC hosts 13,227 individuals (11,743 South Sudanese returnees and 1,484 individuals of other nationalities).

สรุปข้อมูลสำคัญนี้มีจุดมุ่งหมายเพื่อนำเสนอภาพรวมของสภาวการณ์ ความต้องการ และความท้าทายตามประเด็นหัวข้อต่าง ๆ ในหมู่ผู้ย้ายถิ่นชาวเมียนมาในจังหวัดกาญจนบุรีที่ไอโอเอ็ม ประเทศไทยได้ดำเนินการประเมินความต้องการหลายภาคส่วนระหว่างเดือนธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2566 ถึงเดือนมีนาคม พ.ศ. 2567 เพื่อให้ข้อมูลเชิงลึกเกี่ยวกับระดับความรุนแรงของความต้องการของประชากรผู้ย้ายถิ่น ระบุกลุ่มประชากรที่เปราะบางและพื้นที่ทางภูมิศาสตร์ซึ่งมีความต้องการระดับสูงสุด รวมทั้งนำเสนอข้อมูลเพื่อการวางแผนให้ความช่วยเหลือและเป้าหมายย่อยของเป้าหมายการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน (SDGs) ที่เกี่ยวข้อง และเป็นเส้นฐานรายภาคส่วนและระหว่างภาคส่วนสำหรับการประเมินต่าง ๆ ในอนาคต 

An estimated 910,000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan, of which 222,743 are Chadian returnees as of end of September 2024. IOM expects this number to rise to 240,000 through to December 2024 due to ongoing conflict and food insecurity in Darfur. IOM and CNARR monitor daily arrivals of returnees from Sudan passing through the Adré border crossing to collect basic demographic data and provide an estimate of daily displacement flows. The data provides an overview of trends and the volume of flows of returnees but is for information only and has some limitations.

The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in collaboration with the Protection, and Shelter and Settlement units visited Raja Town in September 2024 to conduct registration of its returnee population in order to enable access to humanitarian assistance and respond to the immediate shelter needs of the returning local communities. In September 2024, IOM registered 2,742 individuals (1,401 households) from the returnee population. Almost half of the registered population was found to be individuals between 18 and 59 years of age (49%). Women aged 18 to 59 make up 32 per cent of the population, while women and girls together constitute 57 per cent of the overall registered population. The Shelter and Settlement unit provided multipurpose cash assistance to all the 1,401 targeted returnee households (2,742 individuals). The majority of households who returned to their area of origin after more than four years of displacement found their shelters damaged.

On 19th October 2024, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in collaboration with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and Humanitarian and Development Consortium (HDC) conducted a rapid intention survey at Malakal TC aimed to track population dynamics and displacement patterns in the center, to better inform humanitarian response and improve OTA operations. According to the headcount conducted, the TC hosts 1,684 individuals (1,632 South Sudanese returnees and 52 Sudanese nationals), showing a decrease of 210 individuals compared to August 2024.

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 weeks 28-30, data collection occurred in only 4 districts: Xudur, Waajid, Gaalkacyo 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.

MTM implements the Return Migrants Survey in Tajikistan with international return migrants in 12 districts and cities in all 5 regions of Tajikistan. The selection of survey locations was informed by the findings of MTM’s Baseline Mobility Assessment (BMA). 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 June to August 2024), 2,186 return migrants were interviewed. The key findings reveal significant insights into their circumstances. The majority of return migrants, 97 per cent, came from the Russian Federation. Moreover, 44 per cent of the respondents reported having attained an upper secondary education level, while 63 per cent of the respondents identified themselves as the primary breadwinners for their families. The majority, 45 per cent of the return migrants, were previously engaged in the construction sector. Moreover, a notable portion, 53 per cent, stated circular movement between country of return and Tajikistan. 

This report reflects data corresponding to Sudan Mobility Update (10) dataset. The dataset is available here.

Overview:  
This report provides an overview of the total population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan, including those displaced both before and after the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2023.    
 
Key Findings:  

• An estimated total of 11,018,231 IDPs were displaced to 9,470 locations, in 184 localities, across all 18 states in Sudan.  
• An estimated 8,268,984 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan since 15 April 2023. 
• An estimated 28 per cent of IDPs who were initially displaced prior to the onset of the current conflict experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023.
• Approximately 3,128,939 individuals crossed borders into neighbouring countries since 15 April 2023.   
• The top states of origin were Khartoum (33%), South Darfur (19%), and North Darfur (15%).   
• The highest proportion of IDPs were hosted in South Darfur (17%), North Darfur (14%), and Gedaref (9%) states. 
• Over half (53%) of IDPs were reportedly children under the age of 18-years-old.   

Annex 1 includes an operational matrix with a table of estimated IDPs per state, disaggregated by displacement before versus after 15 April 2023.   

Note: The number of IDPs displaced post 15 April 2023 (8,268,984 IDPs) includes the estimated 1,071,525 IDPs who were initially displaced prior to 15 April 2023 and experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023. DTM Sudan defines an internally displaced person as any person who has been forced or obliged to flee from their habitual residence due to an event dating from 2003 onwards.