Internal displacement

This report aims to provide a holistic view of the forced displacement situation in Haiti. Since August 2022, the Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC) and the IOM’s Displacement Monitoring Matrix (DTM) have been carrying out periodic assessments of areas hosting displaced populations. Data is collected through direct observations as well as interviews with key informants. The last exercise of these evaluations (Round 5 – December 2023) indicated that 313,901 people were internally displaced in Haiti (in 7 districts evaluated out of the 10 in the country). This new report indicates the presence of 362,551 internally displaced people, 15% more than in the round 5

In the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince, 61% of IDPs reside in spontaneous sites, exposed to several protection, health and other risks. This report presents an overview of the displacement situation in these sites.

Between 26 February and 03 March 2024, a total of 2,252 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Damboa, Gubio, Gwoza, Kaga, Magumeri, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State and in Geidam and Gulani LGAs of Yobe State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (1,039 individuals or 46%), family re-unification (393 individuals or 18%), fear of attack (231 individuals or 10%), military operations (166 individuals or 7%), improved security (162 individuals or 7%), seasonal farming (135 individuals or 6%) and access to humanitarian support (126 individuals or 6%).

Between 19 and 25 February 2024, a total of 2,037 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Gwoza, Kala/Balge and Monguno Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Fufore, Ganye, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (638 individuals or 31%), improved security (419 individuals or 21%), family re-unification (399 individuals or 20%), seasonal farming (235 individuals or 11%), military operations (177 individuals or 9%), fear of attack (107 individuals or 5%) and access to humanitarian support (62 individuals or 3%).

Between 12 and 18 February 2024, a total of 3,460 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Gubio, Gwoza, Kala/Balge, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State and Badei, Fune, Gujba, Gulani, Machina and Potiskum LGAs of Yobe State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: fear of attack (1,918 individuals or 55%), family re-unification (504 individuals or 15%), poor living conditions (313 individuals or 9%), military operation (203 individuals or 6%), improved security (199 individuals or 6%), seasonal farming (135 individuals or 4%), access to humanitarian support (114 individuals or 3%) and attacks (74 individuals or 2%).

On 2 March 2024, a fire broke out in Muna El-Badawy camp in Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. The fire damaged and destroyed the shelters and belongings of numerous displaced households. There was a report of one fatality and no injuries reported. The fire impacted 287 emergency shelters, affecting 1,799 individuals in 257 households. The affected individuals included 1,539 children, 131 women and 129 men.
Of all the needs identified, food, shelter and non-food items (NFI) were the most prevalent. Other needs included water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and psychosocial support. As a preventive measure against fire outbreaks, most communities need fire-resistant materials for their shelters and detached shelters.

On 03 March 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Kanwa, Kadamasa, Takurawa, Marmaru and Bako Gebe in Zurmi ward of Zurmi LGA in Zamfara State. The attacks damaged and destroyed 35 shelters and the belongings of numerous households in the communities.
There were reports of 21 injuries and no fatalities were reported. The attacks affected 7,093 individuals in 1,012 households. The affected individuals included 3,973 children, 2,038 women and 1,082 men.
Of all the needs identified, food, shelter and non-food items were the most prevalent.

On 18 February 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Doka in Idon ward of Kajuru LGA and Ungwan Fatuka in Gayam ward of Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna State. Forty-five shelters and properties of multiple households were damaged or destroyed in the communities as a result of the attacks. There were reports of 11 injuries and 11 fatalities. The attacks affected 4,826 individuals in 929 households. The affected individuals included 2,919 children, 1,070 women and 837 men. On 19 and 25 February 2024, farmer-herder clashes occurred in the communities of Kendev in Mbaikyor ward of Kwande LGA, Ortwav in Ikyaghev ward of Gwer LGA and Tse-Agena in Borikyo ward of Ukum LGA in Benue State. Two hundred and ninety shelters and properties of multiple households were damaged or destroyed in the communities as a result of the attacks. There were reports of 26 injuries and four fatalities. The attacks affected 1,747 individuals in 290 households. The affected individuals included 713 children, 565 women and 469 men.