Internal displacement

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 28 September 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 2,725 households (HH) (16,350 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 22 and 28 September 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 23 households (138 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma'rib (11 HH) – Ma'rib City (9 HHs), Ma'rib (2 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ibb and Dhamar.
• Ta'iz (10 HHs) – Al Makha (6 HHs), Al Mudhaffar (3 HHs), Al Misrakh (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Al Hodeidah (2 HHs) – Al Khukhah (1 HH), Hays (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ta'iz and Al Hodeidah.

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

• Ta'iz (10 HHs) – Mawza (4 HHs), Maqbanah (3 HHs), Sharab Ar Rawnah (2 HHs) districts.
• Lahj (2 HHs) – Al Qubaytah (2 HHs) district.
• Dhamar (2 HHs) – Al Hada (2 HHs) district.

IOM identified 23 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 15 - 21 September 2024, in the governorates of Ta'iz (17 HHs), Al Hodeidah (5 HHs), and Ma'rib (1 HH). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

his information was collected following the armed violence in the first section of Canot in the municipality of Saut d’Eau that occurred on 23rd September 2024. A total of 627 individuals were displaced as a result of this violence. All internally displaced persons (IDPs) sought refuge with host families: 48% in Mirebalais, 34% in other communal sections of Saut d’Eau, 11% in Boucan Carré, 5% in Hinche, and 2% in Thomonde.

On 18 and 20 September 2024, farmer/herder clashes occurred in the communities of Ugba HC in Mbayam ward of Logo local government area (LGA) and Tse Azege in Ugbaam ward of Ukum LGA, all in Benue State. There were reports of one injury and two fatalities. The clashes affected 43 individuals in seven households, including 21 children, 13 women and nine men.
Additionally, on 18, 19 and 22 September 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Tse Abeda and Abeda HC in Mbavuur ward of Logo LGA in Benue State. These attacks resulted in 28 injuries and two fatalities, affecting 352 individuals in 60 households, including 212 children, 85 women and 55 men.
 

Between 16 and 22 September 2024, a total of 24 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Gwer west and Guma local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.

Between 9 and 15 September 2024, a total of 171 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Gwer west and Ukum local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.

Between 2 and 8 September 2024, a total of 687 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Logo and Ukum local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.

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.

This report focuses on individuals residing abroad who are either visiting Ukraine for a short period or have been living abroad and intend to return to Ukraine. For the first time in the Crossing Back Survey report series, this analysis excludes those who reside in Ukraine and are returning after a short visit abroad (n=544). This adjustment has significantly reduced the sample size of prospective returnees compared to previous quarters. Consequently, comparisons of the proportions of short-term visitors and prospective returnees to previous quarters are not valid.

Sections 1 to 7 focus on 4,030 surveys with adult Ukrainian nationals met at the border areas of neighbouring countries: Poland (187), Republic of Moldova (1,677), Romania (1,027), and Slovakia (1,139). In Section 8, evidence on persons interviewed while crossing back is complemented with data on returnees from abroad collected by DTM in Ukraine. Due to a low number of respondents, data from Hungary is excluded from the regional analysis and discussed separately in Section 9. The report also discusses the different profiles of Ukrainian nationals crossing back from Latvia to the Russian Federation with the aim to reach occupied areas of Ukraine. Those crossing back from Latvia are also presented separately in Section 10 because of the low number of respondents. The report ends with a short section elaborating on the Methodology.

Key findings:

• Among 4,030 Ukrainians, 93% were women and 7% were men.
• 11% of respondents were prospective returnees, 73% were short-term visitors and 16% were undecided.
• 66% stayed in neighbouring countries prior to crossing back
• Top reasons to cross back included: Meeting family members (51%), receiving medical care (23%), obtain/renew documents (23%), help with family responsibilities (16%), and check on property (12%).
• 73% of respondents received aid while abroad.
• Top 5 needs included: Financial support (24%), health services (21%), personal safety and security (18%), general information (13%) and assistance with documentation (9%).

As of December 2023, there are 709,529 IDPs across 264 locations in Northern, Central and Southern Mozambique, primarily in Cabo Delgado province (76%). Two thirds of Cabo Delgado’s IDPs were displaced between 2020 and 2021, with 82 per cent experiencing multiple displacements. Other provinces such as Niassa also have high rates of protracted displacement, underscoring the critical importance of prioritizing integration as a viable solutions pathway for IDPs. Returnees mainly settle in districts of Cabo Delgado due to restored security, available land for farming, and family reunification. Overall, the rate of return movements in Mozambique has dwindled due to resurfacing violent attacks.