During the COVID-19 pandemic, IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), monitors the movements to and from Nigeria's Adamawa and Borno States in north-east Nigeria. Assessments are conducted at Points of Entry located along the border with Cameroon.
During the period 19 - 25 February 2022, 206 movements were observed at three Points of Entry in Borno state. Of the total movements recorded, 66 were incoming from the Far North Region in Cameroon, while 25 were incoming from Bol and 1 from Ndjamena in Chad. One hundred and eleven outgoing movements were recorded from Borno State to the Far North Region in
Cameroon while three outgoing movement were recorded towards Bol in Chad.
A range of data was collected during the assessments to better inform on travellers’ nationalities, sex, reasons for moving, mode of transportation and timeline of movement as shown in figures 1 to 4 below:

This Round 9 of the COVID-19 Situation Analysis is based on the assessment of knowledge, practice and impact of the pandemic on internally displaced persons (IDPs) in conflict-affected communities of northeast Nigeria. Conducted by the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) unit of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the report covers the period between 16 November and 30 December 2022 and reflects trends from the states Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe in north-east Nigeria.
The first assessment was conducted in May 2020, two months after the index case was reported in Nigeria. In this report, the results are presented from the 9th round of assessments. In this Round 9, 122,966 respondents - or 6 per cent of all identified IDPs as per DTM Round 40 - were interviewed for a range of COVID-19 related indicators. Key informant interviews and focus group discussions were the primary methods used for the assessment and the findings were corroborated with physical on-ground observations.

IOM COVID-19 Impact on Points of Entry Monthly Analysis is meant to serve IOM Member States, IOM, UN and voluntary partner agencies, the civil society (including media) as well as the general population in analysing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Points of Entry. It is particularly relevant when identifying and addressing specific needs faced by migrants and mobile populations, disproportionately affected by global mobility restrictions. The report is based on information provided by IOM field staff, using resources available at the IOM country office level and is accurate to the best of IOM’s knowledge at the time of compilation. All information is being constantly validated, including the geolocation and attributes, and through regular assessments and triangulation of information. The updates depend on the time frame within which the information becomes available and is processed by IOM. For this reason, the analysis is always dated and timestamped in order to reflect reality at a given time. However, as the situation continuously evolves and changes, despite IOM’s best efforts, the analysis may not always accurately reflect the multiple and simultaneous restrictive measures being imposed at a specific location.

Pour mieux connaitre les caractéristiques sociodémographiques des migrants à Chami et combler les besoins en termes d’informations sur ces populations migrantes afin de mieux planifier et orienter les programmes visant à apporter un soutien aux migrants dans les zones d’orpaillages, une enquête auprès d’un échantillon de 500 individus a été organisée par l’Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de l’Analyse Démographique (ANSADE), avec l’appui financier de de l’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) du 25 décembre 2021 au 08 janvier 2022 dans la moughataa de Chami à Dakhlett Nouadhibou.

این تصویر اجمالی، خلاصه ای از داده های موجود در مورد اتباع ایرانی در اروپا در سال 2020 می باشد. صفحه اول، نمایانگر تعداد اتباع ایرانی وارد شده از طریق مرز های زمینی و دریایی به اتحادیه اروپا و کسانی که از طریق بالکان غربی و اروپای شرقی در سال 2020 وارد اروپا شده اند، می باشد. داده های مربوط به ورود و ترانزیت توسط مقامات ملی فرآهم گردیده و سپس توسط تیم DTM آژانس سازمان ملل در امور مهاجرت )IOM( در اروپا1، جمع آوری می شوند. جمع نبستن ارقام بسیار مهم است، زیرا این امر می تواند مستلزم شمارش دوبرابر مهاجرانی باشد که از طریق چندین کشور عبور کرده اند. صفحه دوم تعداد اتباع ایرانی مقیم اروپا را بر اساس جنسیت و منطقه واقع در اروپا را که توسط UNDESA گزارش شده است، نشان می دهد. 

تصویر اجمالی مذکور، بخشی از خروجی های پروژه ماتریس رهگیری جا به جایی (DTM) تحت عنوان “شواهد منطقه ای برای بررسی و تحلیل مهاجرت” (REMAP)، که بودجه آن توسط اتحادیه اروپا فرآهم شده، می باشد. هدف DTM REMAP تقویت فرمول بنابر شواهد و اجرای سیاست ها و برنامه های بشردوستانه و توسعه در زمینه مهاجرت و جابجایی در افغانستان، بنگلادش، جمهوری اسلامی ایران، عراق و پاکستان می باشد.

The farmers and herders crisis in Nigeria, often mistaken for a crisis involving ethno religious conflicts, emanates from competing claims to natural resources These tensions are compounded by exponential population growth, expanding human settlements, land privatization, year round farming, environmental degradation, weakened traditional conflicts resolution mechanism and climate change These further weaken the adaptive capacities of involved parties and most often result in tensions between communities that sometimes lead to deadly conflicts. The COMITAS project contributing to the mitigation of conflict over natural resources between farmers and harders communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria is funded by the European Union ( through the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace IcSP which responds to conflicts and crisis COMITAS intends to contribute to strengthen traditional conflict resolution, better trust in authorities, enhanced collaboration on natural resource management and improved intra and inter communal perceptions To this end, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)’s Transhumance Tracking Tool ( is a data collection and information management system which aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of transhumance patterns, flows and trends, to identify profiles of cattle and herders, and inform on conflicts and other events related to transhumance movements.

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) continued conducting Displacement Site Flow Monitoring (DSFM) at the gates of Naivasha IDP Camp. During this period, 2,705 interviews were conducted accounting for 11,934 individuals moving into and out of the camp. Surveyed day movements were predominantly undertaken by female travelers (74%) and increased by 22 per cent. The main reasons for movement were tending to other livelihood activities (48%) and visiting friends / family (21%). Temporary travels decreased from 19 to 14 individuals during this quarter. Attending religious services (50%), accessing health services (29%), and farming / fishing (21%) were the main reasons for temporary movements. Fiftytwo per cent of the individuals who traveled temporarily intend to spend at least one to seven days in or out of the camp. DTM surveyed one individual who arrived newly to the camp because of insecurity due to conflict in their area of departure. The recorded new arrival intends to spend more than six months in the camp. DTM enumerators recorded 43 persons who permanently exited the camp. The main destination for these is Wau, with most individuals heading to their former homes (72%). Improved living conditions in destination (95%) is the main driver of exits.

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) continued conducting Displacement Site Flow Monitoring (DSFM) at the gates of Malakal PoC Site. During this period, 3,340 interviews were conducted representing 5,930 individual movements into / out of the PoC site, which have decreased compared to 6,704 movements in the previous quarter. Day movements decreased by 10 per cent (from 5,646 to 5,103 individuals) and were dominated by female travelers (60%). Among all respondents, the main reason for day movements was to tend to livelihood activities. Temporary movements were driven by individuals moving out of the site to visit friends / family (44%), access health services (13%) and attempt to return home (11%). The number of travelers decreased by 34 per cent, from 904 in the previous quarter to 593 in the fourth quarter. In comparison to the previous quarter, Malakal PoC site saw an increase of 80 per cent in new arrivals, most of whom arrived from Khartoum (Sudan), Fangak, Panyikang, and Ulang. Fortynine per cent of the new arrivals intend to spend probably more than six months in the site. Permanent exits decreased from 47 to 41 individuals. Common reasons for these exits were to be with family (49%), look for livelihood opportunities (12%), attempt to return home (7%), and purchase things (5%). Forty-four per cent of the individuals who permanently exited the camp were destined to former homes in Panyikang and Fangak counties and 39 per cent to former areas but new homes in Kosti and Khartoum (Sudan).

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) continued conducting Displacement Site Flow Monitoring (DSFM) at the gates of Wau Masna Collective Centre. In the fourth quarter of 2021, 2,082 interviews were conducted representing 3,224 individual movements into and out of the collective centre. Compared to the previous quarter, day movements saw a 21 per cent decrease from 3,987 to 3,153 individuals. These movements were driven by male travelers (66%), and the main reasons for travel were to tend to livelihood activities (58%) and to visit friends / family (14%). Temporary movements saw an 80 per cent decrease compared to the previous quarter with the main reasons being visiting friends / family (39%) and attempting to return home (25%). Fourteen per cent left the centre temporarily due to congestion and concerns related to COVID-19. The number of surveyed new arrivals increased from 7 to 20 individuals, who left their areas of departure due to conflict causing hunger (70%) or insecurity (30%). All individuals arriving newly intend to spend more than six months in the centre. DTM did not encounter persons intending to permanently leave the collective centre this reporting period.

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) continued conducting Displacement Site Flow Monitoring (DSFM) at the gates of Bentiu IDP Camp. The fourth quarter of 2021 recorded 6,690 interviews accounting for 30,871 individuals moving into and out of the camp. Compared to the previous quarter, day movements increased by 6 per cent (from 10,106 to 10,697 individuals) and were dominated by women and girls (61%). Among all respondents, the main reason for day movements were to collect firewood (18%) or visit friends / family (18%). Temporary movements were driven by individuals leaving the camp attempting to return home (27%), collect firewood (14%) and visit friends / family (14%). The number of temporary travelers has increased from 16,505 to 19,200 individuals (16% increase). Bentiu IDP Camp recorded a high increase in new arrivals from 151 to 481 individuals, most of whom entered the camp due to hunger and destroyed homes caused by floods (82%). Forty-three per cent of the new arrivals intend to spend more than six months in the camp. Permanent exits increased by 81 per cent in this quarter. Common reasons for these exits were uncomfortable living conditions in the camp (27%), seeking better education opportunities (23%), and being with family (20%). Forty-one per cent of the individuals who permanently exited the camp were destined to former homes in Rubkona, Guit, and Leer counties.