Libya
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.
Contact
DTM Libya
DTMLibya@iom.int
Current Donors
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Since the last update of the IOM Libya Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) on 11 June, the security situation in conflict-affected areas in south Tripoli reportedly remained volatile.
Since the onset of armed conflict on 04 April 2019 in South Tripoli, at least 20,975 families (approximately 104,875 individuals) have been displaced from their homes.
Since the onset of armed conflict on 04 April 2019 in South Tripoli, at least 20,975 families (approximately 104,875 individuals) have been displaced from their homes.
Detention Centre Profiling is a component of IOM Libya’s Displacement Matrix programme.
.عقب نزول الأمطار بغزارة في أوائل شهر يونيو، تأثّرت بلدية غات والمناطق المجاورة لها تأثّرا شديدا من هذه الفيضانات مع ارتفاع مستويات المياه لتبلغ ما يصل مترين في المناطق المتضرّرة.
Following heavy rainfall in early June, Ghat and surrounding areas were heavily affected by floods, with water levels reaching up to two meters in affected areas.
Since DTM’s last update on 30 May, an additional 685 displaced families (approximately 3,425 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 18,785 families (approximately 93,925 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on 04 April 20
Since DTM’s last update on 30 May, an additional 685 displaced families (approximately 3,425 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 18,785 families (approximately 93,925 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on 04 April 20
Since DTM’s last update on 30 May, an additional 685 displaced families (approximately 3,425 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 18,785 families (approximately 93,925 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on 04 April 20
Since DTM’s last update on 30 May, an additional 685 displaced families (approximately 3,425 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 18,785 families (approximately 93,925 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on 04 April 20
Since DTM’s last update on 23 May, an additional 1,640 displaced families (approximately 8,200 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 18,100 families (approximately 90,500 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostiliti
Since DTM’s last update on 23 May, an additional 1,640 displaced families (approximately 8,200 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 18,100 families (approximately 90,500 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostiliti
Since DTM’s last update on 23 May, an additional 1,640 displaced families (approximately 8,200 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 18,100 families (approximately 90,500 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostiliti
DTM Displacement event tracking in Libya covers all the events related to population movements during one month. In April 2019, events related to displacements and population movements were recorded in 13 Muncipalities (Baladiyas) all over the country.
Since DTM’s last update on 17 May, an additional 1,455 displaced families (approximately 7,275 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 16,460 families (approximately 82,300 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on
Since DTM’s last update on 17 May, an additional 1,455 displaced families (approximately 7,275 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 16,460 families (approximately 82,300 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on
Since DTM’s last update on 17 May, an additional 1,455 displaced families (approximately 7,275 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 16,460 families (approximately 82,300 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on
Since the onset of hostilities in South Tripoli a large number of families have been displaced from their homes in search of safety and protection.
Since DTM’s last update on 14 May, an additional 1,080 displaced families (approximately 5,400 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 15,005 families (approximately 75,025 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on 04 A
Since DTM’s last update on 14 May, an additional 1,080 displaced families (approximately 5,400 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 15,005 families (approximately 75,025 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on 04 A
Since DTM’s last update on 14 May, an additional 1,080 displaced families (approximately 5,400 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 15,005 families (approximately 75,025 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on 04 A
Since DTM’s last update on 14 May, an additional 1,080 displaced families (approximately 5,400 individuals) were identified, bringing the total to at least 15,005 families (approximately 75,025 individuals) who have been displaced from their homes since the start of hostilities on 04 A
يصادف يوم 14 مايو 2019 اليوم الأربعين من حركة النزوح المتواصلة النّاجمة عن الاشتباكات التي حدثت في جنوب طرابلس.
The 14th of May 2019 marks 40 days since the onset of hostilities in South Tripoli which triggered large-scale displacement from different areas of South Tripoli.
DTM Global Survey 2023
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Global Survey 2023 is an annual stocktaking exercise which aims to present IOM DTM's operations and activities transparently. The Global Survey focuses on operations active from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with data collection occurring from February to April 2024.