Somalia — Kismayo Movement Trend Tracking Report (20—26 July 2018)

Over the reporting period, a slightly high number of total entries (318) were recorded compared to last week. 59 exits were recorded which is a slight lower number compared to last week. Majority of the new arrivals said that their reason for displacement into the IDP sites was due to lack of food (56%). In addition, 31% cited insecurity, health, 10%, and few other reasons for displacement. This week most of the new arrivals came from Kismayo (52%) districts. Out of the 10 families exiting the IDP sites, 4 of them were leaving sites in the Fanole section “Wadajir, Hangish, Barawe-2 and Bakeele”, 3 left Dalxiska Section “Barawe, Haji Bola and Tawakal1”, 2 left Galbet Section “Yaq Shabeel and Kanjaron” and 1 Left Central section “Badar-2”. After leaving the sites, these IDPs indicated that they were heading to the districts of Buale (30%), Kismayo (30%), Jilib (10%), Jamaame (10%) and Badhaadhe (10%). The main reasons for return was management of farms due to the good rainy season experienced in the last Gu’. Majority have planted their farms and are now going to prepare for harvest. All 10 families exiting said they intend to return to the IDP sites in Kismayo.