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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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Libya — Migrant Report 14 (September — October 2017)

In Round 14 DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 423,394 migrants across all 22 mantikas (regions) in Libya. Migrants were identified in 99 baladiyas and 525 muhallas. The three main regions where migrants were recorded as present were Tripoli (18%), Misrata (17%) and Almargeb (11%).

Migrant Report Key Findings 14 (September — October 2017)

In Round 14 DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 423,394 migrants across all 22 mantikas (regions) in Libya. Migrants were identified in 99 baladiyas and 525 muhallas. The three main regions where migrants were recorded as present were Tripoli (18%), Misrata (17%) and Almargeb (11%).

Libya — IDP and Returnee Key Findings Report 14 (September — October 2017)

In September and October 2017 DTM Libya interviewed 1,353 key informants across 100 Baladiyas and 657 Muhallas. A total of 199,091 IDPs were identified. The threat of violence from conflict and the presence of armed groups was the main driver of displacement for 93% of the displaced population.

Libya — IDP and Returnee Report 14 (September — October 2017)

In September and October 2017 DTM Libya interviewed 1,353 key informants across 100 Baladiyas and 657 Muhallas. A total of 199,091 IDPs were identified. The threat of violence from conflict and the presence of armed groups was the main driver of displacement for 93% of the displaced population.

Migrant Report Key Findings 13 (August — September 2017)

In Round 13 DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 416,556 migrants. Migrants were identified in 99 baladiyas and 524 muhallas. 8% of migrants are minors. The three main regions where migrants were recorded as present were Misrata (18%), Tripoli (17%) and Almargeb (11%).

Libya — Maritime Incidents Update (7—24 October 2017)

Between 7 and 24 October 2017, 430 persons were rescued or intercepted and 37 bodies retrieved off the Libyan coast. So far in 2017, 18,835 people were rescued or intercepted off the Libyan coast. 2,603 deaths were recorded along the Central Mediterranean rout so far in 2017.

Libya — Migrant Report 13 (August — September 2017)

In Round 13 DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 416,556 migrants across all 22 mantikas (regions) in Libya. Migrants were identified in 99 baladiyas and 524 muhallas. The three main regions where migrants were recorded as present were Misrata (18%), Tripoli (17%) and Almargeb (11%).

Libya — IDP and Returnee Report 13 (August 2017)

In July and August 2017 DTM Libya interviewed 1,258 key informants across 100 Baladiyas and 657 Muhallas. A total of 204,458 IDPs were identified. The threat of violence from conflict and the presence of armed groups was the main driver of displacement for 93% of the displaced population.

Libya — Displacement Event Tracking Report (2 — 17 October 2017)

As of 15 October, IDPs from Sabratah returned to their town except five families whose houses were burnt. Their needs are foods, NFIs and house repairs.

Libya — Sabratha Flash Update (12 October 2017)

Since 17th of September, Sabratha has witnessed clashes between armed groups leading to the initial displacement of 3,100 households (15,135 individuals) and up to 4,000 migrants. To date the 2,350 households (11,350 individuals) remain displaced across the Mantikas of Zwara and Azzawaya.

Libya — Displacement Event Tracking Report (September 2017)

In Sabratha, clashes were reported as of 15 September, resulting in the displacement of 3,100 households (15,135 individuals) to Surman, Janoub Azzawia, South Sabratha, Al Ajaylat and Aljamil. The main reported need is food. In Zliten, a group of 108 migrants were intercepted on 14 September 2017.

(ليبيا — مراقب أحداث النزوح (سبتمبر 2017

.صبراتة: في يوم 15 سبتمبر، اندلعت اشتباكات بصبراته أدت إلى نزوح 31،00 أسرة (15،135 فردا) إلى جنوب البلدية و بلديات أخرى مثل صرمان، جنوب الزاوية،العجيلات و الجميل

Libya — Maritime Incidents Update (7—21 September 2017)

Between 7 and 21 September 2017, 2,741 persons were rescued and 7 bodies retrieved off the Libyan coast. In total, in 2017, 103,316 arrivals were recorded by sea to Italy through the Central Mediterranean route and 2,471 deaths were recorded along the Central Mediterranean route in 2017​.

Libya — Displacement Event Tracking Report (29 August — 19 September 2017)

In Sabratha, clashes were reported as of 15 September, resulting in the dispalcement of 3,027 households to Surman, Janoub Azzawia, South Sabratha and Aljamil. On 8 September, five families were reportedly returning to Sidi Assayeh from Tripoli and Tarhuna.

Libya — IDP and Returnee Report 12 (June — July 2017)

In May and June 2017 DTM Libya interviewed 1,301 key informants across 100 Baladiyas and 657 Muhallas. A total of 217,022 IDPs were identified.

Libya — Migrant Report 12 (July — August 2017)

In Round 12 DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 400,445 migrants2 across all 22 mantikas (regions) in Libya. Migrants were identified in 99 baladiyas and 519 muhallas. However the number of migrants recorded in Misrata decreased by 10% compared to the previous reporting period (May-June).

Migrant Report Key Findings 12 (July — August 2017)

In Round 12 DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 400,445 migrants. Migrants were identified in 99 baladiyas and 519 muhallas. 8% of migrants are minors.

Libya — Maritime Incidents Update (21 August — 6 September 2017)

From 21 August to 6 September 2017, a total of 780 were rescued from those travelling by sea to Italy through the Central Mediteranean route. Those rescued departed from Sabratha, Ayyawya, and Tripoli. Meanwhile, 5 bodies were retrived from Alkhums. 

(ليبيا — مراقب أحداث النزوح (9 حتى 28 أغسطس 2017

 .في بنغازي تستمر الاشتباكات في محلة اخريبيش بين الجيش والجماعات المسلحة من يوم 15 اغسطس   .في درنة: يوم 09 اغسطس، وضع الجيش الوطني الليبي قيودا على التنقل حول درنةويجب على المقيمين بها طلب تصريح من الجيش للدخول إلى درنة أو للخروج منها

Libya — Displacement Event Tracking Report (9—28 August 2017)

Clashes on the 14th of August between households in Jinan Attiyah muhalla resulted in the displacement of 25 to 30 families to Al nassr and Al jadidah muhallas. On the 20th of August 102 migrants arrived in Alkhums from Zliten baladiya with their intended destination being Italy.

Libya — IDP and Returnee Key Findings Report 13 (August 2017)

In July and August 2017 DTM Libya interviewed 1,258 key informants across 100 Baladiyas and 657 Muhallas. A total of 204,458 IDPs were identified. The threat of violence from conflict and the presence of armed groups was the main driver of displacement for 93% of the displaced population.

Migrant Report Key Findings 11 (June — July 2017)

In Round 11 DTM Libya’s Mobility Tracking identified 390,198 migrants. Migrants were identified in 99 baladiyas and 517 muhallas. 7% of migrants are minors.

Libya — Migrant Report 11 (June — July 2017)

Libya's Migrant Report Round 11 covers a period from June to July 2017. A total of 390,198 migrants were identified with main locations being Misrata (21%), Tripoli (15%), and Almargeb (10%).

Libya - Maritime Incidents Update (7—21 August 2017)

During the reporting period 608 people were rescued and 2 bodies were retrieved. Thus far in 2017 13,148 people have been rescued. 


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