The Conditions of Return Assessment (CoRA) provides granular and actionable data on the conditions of returns in Ukraine, using a multisectoral location-level assessment (MSLA) methodology conducted with local authority key informants in areas of return across Ukraine. CoRA presents an analysis of the situation and needs of returnees in Ukraine, exploring the circumstances under which returns are taking place, and settlement-level conditions for all population groups, aiming to support evidence-based interventions that address the specific needs of returnees. Data collection for Round 9 took place between 1 October and 30 November 2024 across 1,238 locations in 356 hromadas in 23 oblasts in Ukraine.  

DTM Flow Monitoring, conducted by IOM Afghanistan, is designed to provide insights into the mobility patterns at Afghanistan’s border points with the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan. This activity involves two interlinked exercises: Flow Monitoring Counting (FMC), which monitors the number of movements across the border, and Flow Monitoring Surveys (FMS), which collect data on the profiles of randomly selected Afghan nationals crossing the border including documentation held, reasons for travel, and the intended period of stay/ travel. It is important to note that DTM collects information on total movements at a given border point, not the number of unique individuals entering or leaving the country. As a result, if one individual both left and re-entered Afghanistan during the reporting period, this would count as one outflow movement and one inflow movement. Movements can be attributed to a wide variety of reasons, including returnees coming back to Afghanistan after living abroad, people visiting family, deportees, those travelling for economic reasons, medical patients, students, or Afghans moving abroad for different reasons. Circular movements, which include those who frequently and regularly travel back and forth across the border for trade and other reasons, are also common. This monitoring offers a clear picture of population movements in and out of the country. 

DTM FM is operational at four main crossing points (connected to Afghanistan’s National Highway) as well as six other crossing points with Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan. This weekly snapshot combines information from the FM activity and various IOM sources related to cross-border movement. For a detailed explanation of the methodology used in gathering this data, the report directs readers to the section titled “IOM INFLOW DATA” on the last page.

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.

Overview:  
This report provides an overview of the total population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan, including those displaced both before and after the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2023.    
 
Key Findings:  

• An estimated total of 11,532,774 IDPs were displaced to 10,043 locations, in 184 localities, across all 18 states in Sudan.  
• An estimated 8,795,874 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan since 15 April 2023. 
• An estimated 28 per cent of IDPs who were initially displaced prior to the onset of the current conflict experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023.   
• Approximately 3,352,418 individuals crossed borders into neighbouring countries since 15 April 2023.   
• The top states of origin were Khartoum (32%), South Darfur (18%), and North Darfur (14%).   
• The highest proportion of IDPs were hosted in South Darfur (16%), North Darfur (14%), and Gedaref (10%) states. 
• Over half (52%) of IDPs were reportedly children under the age of 18-years-old.   

Annex 1 includes an operational matrix with a table of estimated IDPs per state, disaggregated by displacement before versus after 15 April 2023.   

Note: The number of IDPs displaced post 15 April 2023 (8,795,874 IDPs) includes the estimated 1,083,872 IDPs who were initially displaced prior to 15 April 2023 and experienced secondary displacement since 15 April 2023. DTM Sudan defines an internally displaced person as any person who has been forced or obliged to flee from their habitual residence due to an event dating from 2003 onwards.

Between 13 and 14 December 2024, escalating attacks and heightened fear of violence by Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) in Miengueleua, Muidumbe district, led to the displacement of approximately 4,254 individuals (1,096 households) as of 22 December 2024. Many displaced individuals have sought safety within other postos in Muidumbe, while others have moved to Macomia and Mocimboa da Praia districts. Displaced populations are sheltering in resettlement sites, temporary centers, and host communities across these areas.

Between 16 August and 16 September 2024, 354 migratory movements were tracked through IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) at four flow monitoring points in and around Nairobi: Eastleigh, Kangemi, the Roysombu-Thika road and Athi River. Around two thirds (67%) of migrants were male, and over half of them (53%) were in the 18 to 29 age group (Figure 2.2). There were a variety of migrants from 11 different nationalities (Figure 2), with Burundians (32%), Ethiopians (26%) and Somalis (13%) being the most represented nationalities. Most of the migrants interviewed departed from Burundi (41%), followed by Ethiopia (25%) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (12%). More than two thirds of respondents reported (69%) Kenya as their final destination.

From the 354 migrants tracked through FMR, a non-statistically representative sample of 175 migrants (58% males and 42% females; Figure 2) responded to further questions to the Flow Monitoring Survey (FMS). Although most migrants were either married (45%) or single (43%), the data collected illustrated (Figure 14) that males were more likely to be married (49%) or single (45%) than females (38% and 40% respectively). However, females were more likely to report being separated (12%) or widowed (7%) than males (2% for each of the marital status). The findings on marital status may indicate that women who are single or unmarried may be in more precarious financial circumstances and therefore be more willing to risk travel in pursuit of opportunities. Or it may indicate that the same group of women have more autonomy to pursue alternative opportunities.

This latest round of Emergency Trends Tracking was initiated in April 2024 to monitor displacements movements during the Gu rainy season. From April to September 2024, DTM teams collected data in up to 22 districts: Afgooye, Afmadow, Baardheere, Baidoa, Balcad, Belet Weyne, Belet Xaawo, Cabudwaaq, Dayniile, Dhuusamarreeb, Doolow, Gaalkacyo, Garoowe, Hodan, Jamaame, Jowhar, Kahda, Kismaayo, Luuq, Waajid, Xudur and Hobyo. As of Round 28, data collection occurred in only 4 districts: Xudur, Waajid, Gaalkacyo and Hobyo districts.

The objective of ETT is to help prioritize humanitarian response and to enable partners to deliver rapid assistance. Based on previous shock induced displacement patterns, the humanitarian community expects that people will continue to move toward urban areas in search of humanitarian services. Consequently, the ETT coverage focuses on the main urban centers and surrounding villages for each assessed district. The data is collected through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) at the location level, from Sunday to Wednesday every week. It includes information on new arrivals, numbers and demographic of IDPs, reasons for displacement, intentions, humanitarian assistance and priority needs among others.

To facilitate the joint analysis of the CCCM (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) Cluster’s New Arrivals Tracker (NAT) and ETT data, the assistance and needs indicators are identical in both tools.