Internal displacement

Between 4 and 8 September 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), identified 37 locations in Kaduna State that were impacted by floods or received internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to the flooding. Through a network of 8 key informants and field focal points, and in close coordination with other humanitarian partners and local authorities, DTM conducted assessments in these locations to provide insights to the humanitarian community on the affected population's primary needs, vulnerabilities, and mobility intentions.
In the six local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State that were assessed, DTM identified 16,078 individuals in 2,526 households affected by the floods. These individuals included IDPs displaced by the floods and residents impacted by the floods but remained in their communities. Twenty-four per cent (24%) of the affected houses are habitable but need repairs, 20 per cent were partially damaged and 7 per cent were completely destroyed. In 89 per cent of the locations assessed, crop farming was among the primary sources of income.

This report presents information on displacement dynamics in Haiti, from surveys conducted from 11 June to 13 August 2024 among 8,911 households from the main categories of populations affected by displacement in the country: internally displaced households in sites, internally displaced households out of sites and communities hosting displaced persons.

The report provides analyses on the relationships between host communities and displaced persons, the impact of IDPs' arrival in host communities, the displacement history of IDPs as well as their return intentions.

The objective of these analyses is to strengthen the understanding of displacement dynamics in Haiti in order to better effectively inform both humanitarian interventions and strategies for durable solutions to internal displacement.

During these surveys, in addition to in-depth data on displacement dynamics, data on the multi-sectoral needs of target populations were also collected. Thematic reports focusing on these needs will be published separately.

Round 8, which took place from August 1 to September 4, 2024, indicates the presence of 702,973 internally displaced persons in Haiti, almost 22% more than in Round 7.

The armed attacks in the municipality of Gressier (located in the West department, outside the MAPAP) are the main reason for this increase; this municipality has been almost emptied of its population following these attacks and has become the second municipality of origin of IDPs in the country whereas it was in 5th position during Round 7.

 A slight decrease (6%) in the number of IDPs was observed in the MAPAP, reflecting the continuation of displacement from the capital to provinces but in smaller proportions compared to the period of March-April 2024. Returns of some IDPs that was also observed, in particular in certain neighborhoods of the municipality of Cité Soleil (see the section on returnees).

 The MAPAP currently hosts a quarter of the country's IDPs, compared to nearly a third in Round 7 (25% in Round 8 vs 32% in Round 7).

Provinces thus host 75% of the country's IDPs. In particular, the Great South (departments of South, Grande'Anse, South-East and Nippes) which host almost half of IDPs: 45% of the country's IDPs are hosted in these 4 departments.

  The West Department, particularly the MAPAP, is the provenance of the vast majority of IDPs in all departments. The only exception is Artibonite, where 56% of IDPs fled from areas within the same department..

 At the national level, the majority of IDPs are hosted in host families/out of sites: 83% (vs 17% in sites). However, in the MAPAP the majority of IDPs reside in sites (63% in sites vs. 37% in host families/out of sites), while in provinces the opposite is true (98% in host families/out of sites vs. 2% in sites).

, 65,535 returnees formerly IDPs were identified, particularly in the commune of Cité Soleil where a 151% increase in the number of returnees was observed. It should be noted that for the moment these returns remain very fragile and are not sustainable, particularly in the MAPAP. Indeed, returnees are often displaced again following new attacks in their return area: in the MAPAP, 52% of IDPs have already been displaced more than once and these multiple movements include new ones after returning home  

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 21 September 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 2,679 households (HH) (16,074 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 15 and 21 September 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 28 households (168 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (22 HHs) – Ma’rib City (16 HHs), Ma’rib (6 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah and Sanaa.
• Al Hodeidah (5 HHs) – Al Khukhah (3 HHs), Hays (2 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Lahj (1 HH) – Tuban (1 HH) district. All displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah.

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

• Al Hodeidah (9 HHs) – At Tuhayta (4 HHs), Bayt Al Faqih (1 HH), Al Qanawis (1 HH) districts.
• Sana’a(4 HHs) – At Tyal (2 HHs), Nihm (2 HHs) districts.
• Hajjah (4 HHs) – Khayran Al Muharraq (3 HHs), Abs (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 18 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 08 - 14 September 2024, in the governorates of Al Hodeidah (9 HHs), Ma’rib (8 HHs), and Ta’iz (1 HH). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

The Flood Displacement Summary summarizes DTM updates on incidents of flood-induced displacement across Sudan.  

Between 01 June and 20 September 2024, DTM Sudan reported 123 incidents of heavy rains and floods that triggered sudden displacement in Sudan. Rains and floods displaced an estimated 180,835 individuals (36,167 households) from locations across 15 different states in Sudan.  

This report outlines incidents of flood-induced displacement between 14 September and 20 September 2024. Information on earlier reported incidents is available on the DTM Sudan website. 

Highlights   

• DTM observed four incidents of flood-induced displacement between 14 September and 20 September 2024.   
• These reported incidents triggered the displacement of an estimated 2,375 individuals (475 households).   
• Approximately 133 structures were either partially damaged or destroyed by the rain and floods.   
• An estimated 44 per cent of individuals displaced due to floods were already displaced due to conflict.   

Between 09 and 15 September 2024, a total of 1,095 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Gwoza and Monguno local government areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, in Demsa, Fufore, Gombi, Guyuk, Lamurde, Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Yola North and Yola South LGA of Adamawa State, and in Tarmua LGA of Yobe State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: seasonal farming (360 individuals or 33%), fear of attack (295 individuals or 27%), flood (160 individuals or 15%), poor living conditions (122 individuals or 11%), government re-integration (67 individuals or 6%), attacks (47 individuals or 4%), business (19 individuals or 2%), family re-unification (15 individuals or 1%) and access to humanitarian support (10 individuals or 1%).

Between 26 August and 01 September 2024, a total of 1,759 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Gwoza, Kala Balge, Monguno and Ngala local government areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, and in Fufore, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Jada, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: flood (386 individuals or 22%), seasonal farming (376 individuals or 21%), poor living conditions (354 individuals or 20%), military operations (264 individuals or 15%), family re-unification (159 individuals or 9%), improved security (158 individuals or 7%), fear of attack (44 individuals or 3%) and access to humanitarian support (18 individuals or 1%).

Between 02 and 08 September 2024, a total of 1,537 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama and Gwoza local government areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, in Mubi North LGA of Adamawa State, and in Damaturu and Tarmuwa LGAs of Yobe State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: attacks (743 individuals or 48%), business (700 individuals or 46%), poor living conditions (91 individuals or 6%), and family re-unification (3 individuals or 0.2%).

The GRANIT was conceived in 2021 in Dakar at the initiative of OCHA, IOM and REACH with the support of the Regional Sectoral Groups, UN agencies and NGOs. GRANIT seeks to create a forum of technical experts and information managers to pave the way for a regional, holistic and cross-sectoral analytical approach to inform the crisis preparedness and response phases. The aim of the monitoring tool is to track developments in the context in the target countries, using a multi-hazard approach. To this end, 15 indicators have been selected by the regional group of experts in emergency preparedness and response and GRANIT members. This report presents the evolution of the situation in Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo, as of 31 July 2024.