In response to the need for accurate and up-to-date information on human mobility and forced displacement in North East Nigeria, IOM activated its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to support the Government and the humanitarian community with
multi-layered data on the numbers, trends, status, locations and needs of populations affected by the on-going conflict in North East Nigeria. Round 38 of assessment was conducted from 21 June to 27 July 2021.

This dashboard provides key figures on the numbers, demographic profile, location and accommodation arrangement of returnees. A total of 1,918,063 returnees were recorded in the DTM Round 38 assessment. including 1,763,395 Former IDP Returnees and 154,668 Returnees from abroad. This represents a significant increase of 164,579 individuals or 9 per cent compared to Round 37.

This report presents the results from Round 38 of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments carried out by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and aims to improve the understanding of the scope of internal displacement, the plight of returnees and the needs of the displacement affected populations in North East Nigeria. The report covers the period from 21 June to 27 July 2021 and reflects the trends from the six states in Nigeria’s North East Geopolitical Zone (Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe).

In Round 38, a total of 2,182,613 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 444,781 households. This signifies a
decrease of less than 1 per cent (or 8,580 individuals) compared to Round 37 when 2,191,193 IDPs were recorded (May 2021). When comparing the number of IDP individuals during the past year, between Round 38 and Round 33, the number of IDPs in North East Nigeria has increased by almost 3 per cent or 64,063 individuals. 

Furthermore, a total of 1,918,063 returnees were recorded in the DTM Round 38 assessment. This presents a significant increase of 164,579 individuals or 9 per cent compared to Round 37.

During Round 38, IDP assessments were conducted in 2,380 locations, with the purpose of better understanding gaps in services provided and the needs of the affected population. Site assessments included an analysis of sector-wide needs, shelter and non-food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition, health, education, livelihood, security, communication and protection.

In response to the need for accurate and up-to-date information on human mobility and forced displacement in North East Nigeria, IOM activated its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to support the Government and the humanitarian community with
multi-layered data on the numbers, trends, status, locations and needs of populations affected by the on-going conflict in North East Nigeria. Round 38 of assessment was conducted from 21 June to 27 July 2021.

During Round 38, site assessments were conducted in 2,380 locations. Assessed locations included 309 camps and camp-like settlements as well as 2,071 locations where internally displaced persons were living among host communities (down from 2,089 in Round 37). The purpose was to better understand the gaps in services provided and the needs of the affected population. Site assessments included an analysis of sector-wide needs, shelter and non-food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition, health, education, livelihood, security, communication and protection.

This dashboard presents key findings from these site assessments. DTM identified 879,400 IDPs living in the 309 assessed sites. 81 per cent of IDPs were women and children. 68% of IDPs cited tarpaulin as the most needed shelter material, while 47% of IDPs cited blanket/mat as the most needed NFI. 13% of IDPs do not have access to regular medication, and 21% of IDPs do not have access to food support. In 86% of the sites surveyed, IDPs cited food as the main unmet need.

In response to the need for accurate and up-to-date information on human mobility and forced displacement in North East Nigeria, IOM activated its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to support the Government and the humanitarian community with
multi-layered data on the numbers, trends, status, locations and needs of populations affected by the on-going conflict in North East Nigeria. Round 38 of assessment was conducted from 21 June to 27 July 2021.

This dashboard presents the LGAs with the largest changes in IDP number (both increases and decreased) identified during Round 38, as well as factors behind these changes. During Round 38, the LGAs which witnessed the largest increases in IDP numbers were Gedam (increase of 6,415 IDPs) and Bama (increase of 4,047 IDPs), while the LGAs which witnessed the largest decreases were Jere (decrease of 12,554 IDPs) and Bade (decrease of 6,130 IDPs).  

In response to the need for accurate and up-to-date information on human mobility and forced displacement in North East Nigeria, IOM activated its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to support the Government and the humanitarian community with
multi-layered data on the numbers, trends, status, locations and needs of populations affected by the on-going conflict in North East Nigeria. This dashboard provides key figures from Round 38 of assessment, conducted from 21 June to 27 July 2021.

During Round 38 of assessments, DTM identified a total of 2,182,613 IDPs in 444,781 households across North East Nigeria. This represents a decrease of less than one per cent (or 8,580 individuals) compared to Round 37.

For several years, the Central African Republic (CAR) has been affected by political, security and humanitarian crises linked to armed conflicts, inter-community conflicts or caused by tensions between farmers and herders in certain areas. This unstable situation in the country was considerably exacerbated during the electoral and postelectoral context following the formation of the Coalition of Patriots for Change, a coalition of armed groups opposed to the organization of the elections. The security
situation remained volatile throughout 2021 in a post-election context. Parts of the country have been affected by clashes between the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) (supported by its allies) and armed groups. In response to the complex crisis in CAR, since 2013 the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been deploying the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), a tool that collects data on displacement trends as well as the conditions and needs of the populations affected by the crisis in the CAR. Through its displacement monitoring component, the DTM collects data from key informants (local authorities, community leaders, representatives of displaced persons, site managers) within the localities and sites hosted displaced and returnees.

This factsheet provides an overview of displacement and sectoral humanitarian needs in 47 sites (including 20 official sites and 27 unofficial sites)1. These sites are spread over 9 prefectures in addition to the capital Bangui. Information was collected through a structured questionnaire from site managers and representatives of the displaced. Data collection on the sites was carried out between August 10 and September 30, 2021 in the prefectures of Haute-Kotto, Bamingui Bangoran, Haut-Mbomou, Mbomou, Nana-Gribizi, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouaka et la capitale Bangui

La région du Sahel central, et plus particulièrement la zone du Liptako Gourma, qui enjambe le Burkina Faso, le Mali et le Niger, est témoin d’une crise complexe qui comprend comme enjeux une compétition grandissante pour le contrôle de ressources; des bouleversements climatiques; une croissance démographique galopante; des niveaux élevés de pauvreté; l’absence d’opportunités économiques et un sentiment de désillusions quant au futur; des tensions communautaires; l’absence de présence étatique et le manque de services sociaux de base; et des violences provoquées par des réseaux de crime organisé et des groups armés non étatiques. La crise a engendré, en 2020, la mort de 5 000 personnes 2020 (au 31 août) et conduit à des déplacements de populations significatifs dans les quatre pays touches par la crise. Au 31 oct 2021, 2 136 818 individus étaient déplacés par la crise, y compris 1 948 254 Personnes déplacées internes (91% de la population affectée) et 188 049 réfugiés (9%). Soixante-sept pour cent de la population déplacée (1 430 019 personnes) se trouvaient au Burkina Faso, 199 pour cent au Mali (414 922), 10 pour cent au Niger (216 818) et 3 pour cent en Mauritanie
(74 544).

The Central Sahel area, and in particular the Liptako Gourma region, which borders Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, is affected by a complex crisis involving growing competition over dwindling resources; climatic variability; demographic pressure; high levels of poverty; disaffection and a lack of livelihood opportunities; communal tensions; the absence of state institutions and basic services; and violence related to organized crime and Non-State Armed Groups. The crisis has led to the death of an estimated 5,000 people in 2020 (as of 31 August) and triggered significant displacement of populations in the four affected countries. As of 31 October 2021, 2,136,303 individuals have been displaced, including 1,948,254 Internally Displaced Persons (91% of the displaced population) and 188,049 Refugees (9% of the displaced population). Sixty-seven per cent of the displaced population (1,430,019 individuals) were located in Burkina Faso, while 19 per cent resided in Mali (414,922 individuals), 10 per cent in Niger (216,818 individuals) and 3 per cent in Mauritania (74,544 individuals).

La crise dans le Bassin du lac Tchad est le résultat d’une combinaison complexe d’une multitude de facteurs, y compris un conflit armé impliquant des groups armés non étatiques, des niveaux extrêmes de pauvreté, un sous-développement persistent, et des bouleversements climatiques, qui ont conduit à des déplacements de populations importants. Au 31 octobre 2021, le Cameroun, le Tchad, le Nigeria et le Niger accueillaient 5 417 841 individus affectés par la crise, dont des Personnes déplacées internes (PDI), des réfugiés et des retournés (anciennes PDI et retournés de l’étranger). 76 pour cent d’entre eux (soit 4 100 676 personnes) se trouvaient au Nigéria, 11 pour cent au Cameroun (607 520 personnes), 9 pour cent au Tchad (476 548 personnes) et 4 pour cent au Niger (233 097 personnes).

The crisis currently affecting the Lake Chad Basin states results from a complex combination of factors, including conflict with Non-State Armed Groups, extreme poverty, underdevelopment and a changing climate, which together have triggered significant displacement of populations. As of 31 October 2021, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria were hosting an estimated 5,417,841 affected individuals made up of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Refugees (both in- and out-of-camp), Returnees (Former IDPs and Returnees from abroad) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs). 76 per cent of the affected population (representing 4,100,676 individuals) were located in Nigeria, while 11 per cent resided in Cameroon (607,520 individuals), 9 per cent in Chad (476,548 individuals) and 4 per cent in Niger (233,097 individuals).