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About Libya

Libya is a geographically vast country with several regions that are difficult to access. In order to understand the full scope of humanitarian assistance that is needed throughout the country, IOM established the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in 2016 in order to provide a common operating picture concerning the movement of populations in Libya, allowing humanitarian actors to provide timely assistance to those in need. Following the escalation of conflict and insecurity in 2014, the security situation has remained volatile since with fluctuations in the intensity of localized clashes. Congruently, conflict has caused new displacements, often in areas ill-equipped to accommodate large population movements while also negatively impacting the large migrant population residing and transiting through Libya. More recently, the capital Tripoli was heavily affected by displacement waves in September 2018 and April 2019.

DTM’s mobility tracking and flow monitoring activities identified many migrants in-country to be in need of various forms of assistance. Libya’s geographic location, resources and work opportunities has made it both a country of destination and transit for migrants for many years. Despite the deterioration of the security situation since 2011 migrants continue coming to and transiting through Libya, the majority from Sub-Saharan and North African countries. 

In this complex operating environment, DTM Libya has been providing a common operating picture concerning the movement of populations in Libya since 2016, allowing humanitarian actors to provide timely assistance to those in need. Through its mobility tracking, flow monitoring and needs assessment activities, DTM Libya has established itself as data hub for quantitative data on migratory flows to and within Libya, migrant presence in Libya disaggregated by nationality and area, as well as humanitarian needs of migrants, internally displaced population and returnees. All activities are implemented through periodical bi-monthly data collection cycles, allowing trend analysis over time to provide evidence-base for both policy-level discussions and to guide humanitarian action.

In order to facilitate humanitarian interventions, DTM works closely with IOM’s other programmes through referring identified populations in need of assistance at flow monitoring points to IOM’s Direct Assistance, Health, Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR), Protection and Migrant Rapid Response Mechanism (MRRM) programmes. Furthermore, DTM Libya supports other humanitarian partners through providing emergency tracking updates in case of sudden population movements as well as facilitating humanitarian assessments for the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) jointly implemented by IOM, UNICEF, WFP and UNFPA.

For more information on IOM's activities in Libya, please visit the IOM Libya country office website.

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Mobility Impact due to COVID-19 in Libya

To better understand how COVID-19 affects global mobility, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been working to map the impacts on human mobility, at Global, Regional and Country level.


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Libya — Migrant Report 21 (July — August 2018)

In Round 21, DTM identified there to be at least 669,176 migrants in Libya.

Libya — Baladiya Data Generator Round 21 (July - August)

This is an interactive profile generator that displays snapshots of each of Libya’s 100 baladiyas gathered through DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking assessments. Basic multisectorial data on the baladiya is presented in addition to data on IDPs, returnees and and migrants in the baladiya.

Libya — IDP and Returnee Key Findings Report 21 (July - August 2018)

This publication presents DTM’s Round 21 key findings on Libya’s IDP & Returnee populations. DTM’s Round 20 covers the period of July and August 2018.

Libya — IDP and Returnee Report 21 (July-August 2018)

The publication presents DTM's Round 21 complete information packages on Libya's IDP and Returnee Populations. DTM's Round 21 covers the period of 1 July to 23 Augsut 2018, delivering a comprehensive Mobility Tracking report on Libya's IDP & Returnee population.

Libya — Tripoli Flash Update 6 (21 September 2018)

Following renewed intensification of clashes between armed groups in Tripoli, at least 1,220 families (approximately 6,100 individuals) have been displaced over the past 48 hours from conflicted affected areas in Southern Tripoli, bringing the total of displacements since the onset of hostilities

Libya — Tripoli Flash Update 5 (18 September 2018)

After the onset of clashes between armed groups in Tripoli on 26 August, at least 3,845 families (approximately 19,225 individuals) have been displaced.

Libya — Detention Centre Profile Generator (August 2018)

Detention Centre Profiling is a component of IOM Libya’s Displacement Matrix programme. It is a data-oriented tool that routinely provides specific sex and age demographic data and key sectorial information on individuals held in Libya’s detention Centres on the date of assessment.

Libya — Tripoli Flash Update 4 (9 September 2018)

Following clashes between armed groups in Tripoli between 27 August and 04 September, at least 2,840 families (approximately 14,200 individuals) have been displaced to Zliten, Bani Waleed, Misrata, Azzawya, Qasr Akhyar, Zintan, Msallata, Tarhouna, Garabolli, Swani Bin Adam, Tajoura and safer areas i

Libya — Tripoli Flash Update 3 (4 September 2018)

Triggered by clashes between armed groups in Tripoli since 27 August at least 2,045 families (approximately 10,225 individuals) have been displaced to Zliten, Bani Waleed, Misrata, Qasr Akhyar, Tarhouna and safer areas in Tripoli, including 211 families displaced in the last two days.

Libya — Tripoli Flash Update 2 (1 September 2018)

Due to clashes between armed groups in southern Tripoli since 27 August at least 1,834 households (approximately  9,221 individuals) have been displaced to Bani Waleed, Tarhouna and other areas in Tripoli, including 663 families displaced in the last 24 hours.

Libya — Tripoli Flash Update (30 August 218)

Following the start of clashes between armed groups in southern Tripoli on 27 August, at least 1,171 households  (approximately 5,866 individuals) have been displaced to other areas in and around Tripoli.

Libya — Rapid Assessment Report (16 August 2018)

In coordination with other humanitarian actors DTM Libya conducted a rapid assessment on 16 August 2018.

Libya — Displacement Event Tracking Report (1-31 July)

The Event Tracker is part of IOM Libya’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme. DTM is a suite of tools that provide a comprehensive articulation of Libya’s human mobility patterns.

(ليبيا — تقرير تتبّع أحداث النّزوح ( 1-31 يوليو

.يمثل مراقب الأحداث جزءا من مشروع مصفوفة تتبع النزوح مجموعة من الأدوات التي توفرلنا نقلا شاملا لأنماط التنقل البشرية بليبيا 

Libya — IDP and Returnee Key Findings Report 20 (May-June 2018)

This publication presents DTM’s Round 20 key findings on Libya’s IDP & Returnee populations. DTM’s Round 20 covers the period of May and June 2018.

Libya — IDP and Returnee Report 20 (May—June 2018)

The publication presents DTM's Round 20 complete information packages on Libya's IDP and Returnee Populations. DTM's Round 20 covers the period of May and June 2018, delivering a comprehensive Mobility Tracking report on Libya's IDP & Returnee population.

Libya — Migrant Report 20 (May — June 2018)

In Round 20, DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 679,897 migrants in all baladiyas and 551 muhallas. 90% of identified migrants were men, while 10% were women.

Migrant Report Key Findings 20 (May — June 2018)

In Round 20, DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 679,897 migrants in all baladiyas and 551 muhallas. 90% of identified migrants were men, while 10% were women.

(2018 ليبيا — تقرير تتبّع أحداث النّزوح (١-٣٠ يونيو

اندلعت اشتباكات في الميناء النفطي بخليج السدرة في يوم 14 يونيو استمرت إلى اليوم الواحد والعشرين من نفس الشهر. وقد نتج عنها نزوح عشرون أسرة من عقيلة إلى البريقة ومائة أسرة من مطرافين إلى راس لانوف وخمسين أسرة أخرى من راس لانوف إلى بن جواد.

Libya — Displacement Event Tracking Report (1-30 June)

Clashes were reported in Khaleej Assidra oil port on the 14 June. The clashes continued until 21 June and resulted in the displacement of 20 households from Agila to Albriga.

Libya — Derna Flash Update 4 (11—14 June 2018)

Following continued clashes in Derna, at least 1,791 households (approximately 8,955 individuals) have been displaced to the baladiyas of Shahat and Umm Arrazam over the past three days, bringing the total number of families displaced to surrounding areas of Derna since mid-May to 3,854 (approxim

Migrant Report Key Findings 19 (April 2018)

In Round 19, DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 690,351 migrants in 99 baladiyas and 550 muhallas. 89% of identified migrants were men, while 11% were women.

Libya — Migrant Report 19 (April 2018)

In Round 19, DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 690,351 migrants in 99 baladiyas and 550 muhallas. 89% of identified migrants were men, while 11% were women.

Libya — Derna Alert Snapshot 3 (9 June 2018)

Over the past three days, at least 1,643 households (approximately 8,215 individuals) have been displaced from Derna to the baladiyas of Shahat, Al Qubba, Al Bayda, Umm Arrazam and Benghazi.


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