In April 2024, 21,339 movements were observed in Guatemala (16% children) and 394 individuals were surveyed.1 The number of observed movements decreased by five per cent from February2 2024 (22,402). This is a result of the increase in patrols along the Mexico–Guatemala border as well as increased insecurity in some parts of Guatemala, pushing migrants to use alternative routes.More than half of movements originated from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (72%). The main intended destination was the United States of America (91%). Since 2022, migratory flows through the Latin America and Caribbean region have increased significantly, with record levels of persons crossing the perilous jungle of the Darién National Park from Colombia into Panama. The in-transit flows tracked in Guatemala have mirrored these regional migration trends.

La provincia de Darién se ubica en la frontera este de Panamá, y su territorio forma parte de las rutas migratorias más utilizadas por personas en situación de movilidad humana por las Américas para migrar desde el sur hacia el norte del continente. A su vez, esta ruta es altamente peligrosa por las características geográficas del Parque Nacional Darién y la presencia de crimen organizado. Las personas que la transitan se encuentran expuestas a varios riesgos como la trata de personas, tráfico ilícito, violencia basada en género, diversas formas de explotación y abuso. El uso de estas rutas inseguras para llegar a destinos temporales o finales plantea amenazas para la integridad, dignidad y la vida de las personas migrantes.

Actualmente, Panamá mantiene activa la Operación Flujo Controlado, la cual brinda asistencia humanitaria y traslada diariamente a cientos de personas migrantes a sus Estaciones Temporales de Recepción Migratoria (ETRM) en la provincia de Darién. Las personas ingresan por las comunidades de Bajo Chiquito y Canaán Membrillo, ubicadas en la comarca indígena Emberá Wounaan al interior de la provincia de Darién en Panamá y son trasladadas respectivamente a las diferentes ETRM.

Entre el 01 y el 29 de febrero de 2024 se registraron 37.166 personas migrantes ingresando irregularmente por la provincia de Darién, suponiendo un flujo promedio de 1.282 migrantes ingresando diariamente. En enero de 2024, el número total de entradas fue de 36.001, lo que supone un aumento del tres por ciento comparado con el mes. 

A massive landslide occurred on the 24 May of 2024 at 3:00 AM local time in the southeastern area of Maip Muritaka Rural Local Level Government (LLG, Admin 3) in the Highlands´ Enga Province. The disaster caused extensive losses and damages to communities downhill, also destroying livelihoods and key infrastructure. The IOM team in coordination with the National Disaster Centre (NDC) implemented a DTM rapid assessment in a host community to provide relevant and timely information to humanitarian counterparts regarding the situation and main needs from the affected population.

This report presents initial findings from the round one of Mobility Tracking conducted at host communities in the Maip Muritaka Rural LLG from 25-27 May 2024. The two communities assessed reported a total of 7,849 individuals from 1,427 households affected, with 1,650 individuals from 315 households displaced. Population estimates from the National Statistics Office for 2021 indicate that the entire population of the Maip Muritaka Rural LLG is of some 26,450 inhabitants. By this numbers, the current disaster has affected at least 21% of the entire LLG population.

Since 01 April 2024, DTM monitored numerous clashes across Al Fasher and other localities in North Darfur state. According to DTM field teams, clashes triggered widespread displacement across North Darfur state. As of 31 May 2024, approximately 129,825 individuals (approximately 25,965 households) were displaced in Al Fasher locality due to the numerous clashes since 01 April 2024.

The Focused Flash Alert provides a numeric breakdown of population estimates affected by the recent escalations from 01 April -31 May 2024. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates, pending further verification.

DTM Sudan releases Early Warning Flash Alerts to provide immediate updates on specific incidents or armed clashes that spurred displacement.  Early Warning Flash Alerts are distributed via the DTM Sudan mailing list. For more information, see Focused Flash Alert North Darfur (Update 001). 

Between 22 and 26 May 2024, a non-state armed group (NSAG) attacked communities in Ngurbuwa and Gujba wards of the Gujba local government area. The incident displaced 732 households (4,734 individuals) and resulted in three fatalities and 12 injuries. Among the affected were 2,720 children, 1,038 women, and 976 men. The displaced population moved to neighbouring communities within Gujba LGA, including Katarko and Anguwar Gabar communities, and in Damaturu LGA, including Bayan Tike and Kasaisa villages. The attack resulted in the destruction of 867 shelters and the loss of many household possessions.

Of all the needs identified, shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) were the most prevalent. Other needs included food, non-food items (NFIs), health services, and psychosocial support.

Following these events, DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff conducted rapid assessments to inform the humanitarian community and government/partners and to enable a targeted response. 

The north-east region of Nigeria grapples with a deeply intricate displacement crisis exacerbated by both human conflict and environmental factors. The non-state armed groups (NSAGs) perpetuate violence, driving large-scale displacement. The escalation of violence in 2014 triggered a multifaceted humanitarian emergency, leading to mass displacement across the area.

За оцінками МОМ, станом на 15 березня 2024 року близько 3 689 000 осіб залишалися внутрішньо переміщеними особами в Україні, тоді як УВКБ ООН зазначає, що ще 5 930 400 осіб були переміщені за кордон. За оцінками МОМ, станом на 15 березня 2024 року приблизно 4 455 000 осіб спонтанно повернулися до місць свого постійного проживання в Україні після періоду переміщення тривалістю щонайменше два тижні (внутрішнє переміщення або переміщення за кордон). З них 26% повернулися з-за кордону.

Для обґрунтування цільових втручань, спрямованих на зменшення вразливості, зумовленої поганими структурними та соціальними умовами в місцях повернення, Оцінка умов повернення (CoRA) надає детальні дані про те, де відбуваються повернення, яким чином ті, хто повернувся, є найбільш вразливими і чому.

Between 10 March and 11 April 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted Round 16 of the General Population Survey (GPS), a highly representative assessment of internal displacement in Ukraine. The data presented in this report was commissioned by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and collected by 59 enumerators employed by Multicultural Insights through screener phone-based interviews with 20,000 randomly selected respondents and follow-up interviews with 1,428 IDPs, 1,639 returnees, and 2,266 residents, using the computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) method, and a random digit dial (RDD) approach. 

This report provides the main findings from Round 16 of the GPS, including detailed insights into population figures, displacement flows and mobility intentions, demographic profiles, household composition and vulnerabilities, and needs of the displaced population, to facilitate evidence-based decision-making on strategic, technical, and programmatic aspects of the response and recovery efforts in Ukraine. 

During the reporting period, a total of 55,495 movements were recorded and 2,122 migrants were interviewed across 20 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Zimbabwe. The total movements recorded decreased by 5% compared to the previous month. Sixty-five per cent of movements observed were inflows, whilst 35% were outflows. The top three sending districts were Beitbridge (59%), Harare (9%) and Chiredzi (9%), whilst the top three receiving districts were Harare (39%), Bulawayo (14%) and Beitbridge (13%). Matabeleland South province recorded the highest number of outflows (59%) whilst Harare province recorded the highest number of inflows (40%).

The South Africa-Zimbabwe corridor recorded the highest movement of 50,680 (91%) followed by the Zambia-Zimbabwe corridor which recorded 4,815 (9%) movements. Fifty-four per cent of movements along the South Africa-Zimbabwe corridor were short-term movements, 22% were long-term economic movements whilst 21% were family reunification movements. Of the migrants travelling from South Africa, 34% travelled to Harare, 16% to Beitbridge and 14% were headed to Bulawayo.

The Zambia-Zimbabwe corridor consisted of 54% short-term movements, 24% long-term economic movements and 21% family reunification movements. Of the migrants travelling from Zambia, 68% were travelling to Harare, 16% to Hurungwe and 8% to Bulawayo.

Migrants travelling from Matabeleland South highlighted Limpopo (76%) and Gauteng, South Africa (21%) as their intended destination. Of the incoming migrants travelling to Harare, 54% were travelling from Gauteng (South Africa) whilst 24% were travelling from Lusaka province in Zambia.