En diciembre de 2023 se estima que aproximadamente 7,7 millones de personas de nacionalidad venezolana residen fuera de su país, de las cuales 6,5 millones lo hacen en países de América Latina y el Caribe1 . En la República Argentina, el Censo Nacional de Población, Hogares y Viviendas da cuenta de que residen 161.495 personas venezolanas, siendo este flujo poblacional uno de los más dinámicos en años recientes en un país históricamente receptor de inmigración (INDEC, 2024).

Los flujos de personas refugiadas y migrantes venezolanas revisten especial interés, dado que presentan necesidades específicas que los distinguen de otros grupos de inmigrantes de la región. Se trata de movimientos a gran escala, sostenidos en el tiempo, que requieren de soluciones políticas y solidaridad internacional. Con el fin de garantizar un enfoque integral y coordinado a nivel regional entre los gobiernos, actores de sociedad civil y la comunidad internacional, surge la Plataforma Regional de Coordinación Interagencial que fue creada en conformidad con la solicitud del Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas al ACNUR y la OIM el 12 de abril de 2018, para dirigir y coordinar la respuesta a los/as refugiados/as y migrantes de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela (en adelante Venezuela).

En este marco se crea la Plataforma Nacional de Respuesta para Refugiados y Migrantes de Venezuela en la República Argentina que actualmente forma parte del capítulo subregional Cono Sur incluido en la Plataforma Regional. A su vez, La Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) Argentina es colidera el Sector de Manejo de Información de la Plataforma Nacional, que se encarga de aunar esfuerzos para brindar asistencia en materia de manejo de información al equipo de coordinación.

La Matriz de Seguimiento del Desplazamiento (DTM por sus siglas en inglés), en tanto herramienta utilizada por OIM en situaciones de emergencia, reviste un instrumento fundamental a la hora de proveer información sobre el perfil y las necesidades de la población venezolana. Desde 2018 se han implementado 14 rondas de Monitoreo de Flujo y de Encuesta en lugares de residencia, con la finalidad de mejorar las acciones destinadas a este grupo. En el informe a continuación se presentan los resultados de la Ronda 14, que tuvo entre sus objetivos caracterizar a la población venezolana que ingresa al país por vías terrestres y brindar información sobre rutas migratorias, características de su viaje, necesidades de asistencia, protección y reunificación familiar.

As of December 2023, more than 6 million refugees from Ukraine have fled to other countries because of the war which began in February 2022. More than 950,000 of these refugees are living in neighboring Poland. With this sudden influx of refugees, Polish society and institutions responded quickly to support their new Ukrainian arrivals through initiating social protection programs, collective site housing, and providing immediate assistance to those entering through the borders with Ukraine. Polish law enforcement – including the Polish border guard, police, and municipal police – played a key role in supporting Ukrainian refugees.

As the conflict continues and as many refugees have now lived in Poland for over a year, there is a need for research and programming on the various aspects enabling durable solutions – one of these being the ways in which Ukrainian refugees interact with and perceive Polish law enforcement. Even before the onset of the war there was a sizable Ukrainian population in Poland, meaning that Polish law enforcement officers’ interactions with and perceptions of Ukrainians may include both refugees who arrived after and migrants who arrived before February of 2022. From the law enforcement perspective, it can be challenging to distinguish whether an individual is a refugee, so for this reason our research also touches on the perceptions and experiences of Ukrainian migrants who resided in Poland before the war began (e.g. those who lived in Poland prior to February of 2022). This study aims to provide insights into the interactions, perceptions, and potential areas for improvement in the relationship between Ukrainians in Poland (with a focus on the refugee population) and Polish law enforcement (specifically focusing on Polish municipal police). The report covers IOM’s main research findings as well as recommendations both for Polish law enforcement’s engagement with Ukrainian communities and for future humanitarian programming.

Between 08 and 14 January 2024, a total of 6,114 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Dikwa, Gwoza, Hawul, Kaga, Kwaya/Kusar, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: Attacks (4,286 individuals or 70%), poor living conditions (997 individuals or 16%), family re-unification (215 individuals or 4%), military operations (195 individuals or 3%), fear of attack (178 individuals or 3%), access to humanitarian support (125 individuals or 2%), improved security (74 individuals or 1%) and seasonal farming (44 individuals or 1%).

On 1 January 2024, a non-state armed group (NSAG) reportedly attacked Gatawarwa Town in the Gatamarwa ward of Chibok LGA in Borno State. The attack affected 114 individuals. As a result of the attack, 12 fatalities and 16 injuries were reported.
On 7 January 2024, NSAG reportedly attacked Kwapre in Garaha ward of Hong LGA of Adamawa State. The attack affected 1,952 individuals and displaced 530 individuals to the communities of Thabu and Cross River in Thilbang ward and 1,322 individuals to the communities of Kwabaktina, Kukurpu and Waja in Hong ward of Hong LGA. As a result of the attack, three fatalities and 30 injuries were recorded.

Between 01 and 07 January 2024, a total of 2,200 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Gwoza, Mafa, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, in Demsa, Fufore, Ganye, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Song, and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State and in Damaturu, Fune and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (1,100 individuals or 50%), attacks (273 individuals or 12%), family re-unification (249 individuals or 11%), military operation (180 individuals or 8%), fear of attack (151 individuals or 7%), seasonal farming (87 individuals or 4%), improved security (86 individuals or 4%) and access to humanitarian support (74 individuals or 3%).

Between 25 and 31 December 2023, a total of 915 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Chibok, Dikwa, Gwoza, Kala Balge, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Demsa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (408 individuals or 45%), family re-unification (139 individuals or 15%), access to humanitarian support (101 individuals or 11%), improved security (82 individuals or 9%), insurgency (68 individuals or 7%), military operations (59 individuals or 6%) and seasonal farming (58 individuals or 6%).

Between 18 and 24 December 2023, a total of 1,336 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Dikwa, Gwoza, Hawul, Kaga, Kala Balge, Mafa and Monguno Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (645 individuals or 48%), improved security (160 individuals or 12%), family re-unification (159 individuals or 12%), access to humanitarian support (111 individuals or 8%), attack (91 individuals or 7%), military operations (82 individuals or 6%), fear of attack (62 individuals or 5%) and seasonal farming (26 individuals or 2%).

On 22 January 2024, fires broke out in Flutari, Gana Ali, and Water Board camps in Monguno Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, which destroyed the shelters and possessions of many Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Many personal items were lost in the fire, including food ration cards and biometric identification cards. There were no reported injuries or fatalities.
The fire destroyed 73 makeshift shelters affecting 287 individuals in 68 households. The affected individuals included 131 children, 88 women and 68 men.
The victims need shelter and shelter repair kits, other needs include food and NFIs (non-food items).
No assistance has been rendered to the affected population at the time of reporting.

Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country. Since October 10, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been conducting the daily monitoring of population movements. The objective of the exercise is to inform preparedness and response planning.