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.

 A total of 26,700 movements were observed in October 2024, representing 14 per cent increase compared to September 2024, when 23,338 movements were observed during this period. Comparing October 2024 with September 2024, Buuhoodle (+45%), Bossaso (+37%), Cabudwaaq (+19%) and Doolow (+7%) FMPs recorded an increase in movements while Lowyacado (-18%), Harirad (-6%) and Dhobley (-1%) FMPs recorded a decrease in movements.

Dhobley (26%), Doolow (25%), and Cabudwaaq (15%) FMPs recorded the highest numbers of incoming movements, while Doolow (55%), Bossaso (33%) and Dhobley (6%) recorded the highest numbers of outgoing movements for October 2024.

A total of 23,338 movements were observed in September 2024, representing 0.1 per cent increase compared to August 2024, when 23,314 movements were observed during this period. Comparing September 2024 with August 2024, Buuhoodle (+32%), Bossaso (+20%), Dhobley (+5%) and Lowyacado (+1%) FMPs recorded an increase in movements while Cabudwaaq (-25%), Doolow (-8%) and Harirad (-5%) FMPs recorded a decrease in movements.

Doolow (32%), Dhobley (28%), and Bossaso (17%) FMPs recorded the highest numbers of incoming movements, while Doolow (57%), Bossaso (28%) and Dhobley (8%) recorded the highest numbers of outgoing movements for September 2024.

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.

Between 17 and 18 November 2024, recent attacks and the pervasive fear of further violence by Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) in Ancuabe district have triggered the displacement of approximately 1,854 individuals, representing 393 families. This sudden movement underscores the volatile security situation in Cabo Delgado, where civilians continue to bear the brunt of ongoing instability. According to the Key Informants’ responses, 50% of the individuals displaced mentioned food as the immediate humanitarian need followed by shelter (31%), and essential Non-Food Items (19%), as families struggle to cope with the trauma and disruption caused by these events.

Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the country has confronted profound economic disruptions alongside widespread displacement. To date, 3.7 million people remain internally displaced (IDPs), while 4.4 million people who had been displaced have since returned to their primary places of residence. According to the World Bank, more than 9 million people in Ukraine are estimated to be living in poverty, an increase of 1.8 million people since February 2022. The pace of recovery in Ukraine is also projected to slow to 3.2 per cent in 2024 from 4.8 per cent in 2023, due to a smaller harvest and a persistent labour shortage. With millions seeking safety and stability, often while remaining in displacement, the challenges of maintaining livelihoods and accessing social protection are paramount, necessitating focused interventions to mitigate economic hardships.

This report provides a snapshot of livelihoods in Ukraine, focusing on income, social assistance and coping strategies, as well as exploring the relationship between income levels and displacement. Additionally, to better support evidence-based programming, the brief analyses the relationship between income and estimated eligibility for Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA). The analysis foregrounds the age and gender dimensions, highlighting that priorities, capacities and needs are unique to different individuals and notably vary based on the intersection of vulnerabilities, exclusion and discrimination.

The purpose of the emergency tracking tool is to collect information on sudden and significant displacements mainly triggered by security and climatic emergencies. The information is collected through key informant interviews and direct observations.

This dashboard presents a summary of information on confirmed movements of persons which occured from October 1st to 31st, 2024 in the Lake province.

Between 4 and 10 November 2024, a total of 574 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.

Between 4 and 10 November 2024, 440 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State, including Logo, Guma and Gwer-west local government areas (LGAs).

This report presents a comparative analysis of the profiles and experiences of migrants and refugees travelling along the Central (migrants and refugees interviewed in Italy), Eastern (migrants and refugees interviewed in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Montenegro and North Macedonia) and Western (migrants and refugees interviews in Spain) Mediterranean routes. First, the analysis of personal and observed experiences of human trafficking, exploitation and abuse is presented. Second, the profile of those respondents who answered "yes" to at least one out of the five exploitative practices indicators is shown. These two sections include separate analyses by route. Third, a comparative analysis of the journey experiences and socio-economic characteristic of migrants and refugees travelling along the three routes is outlined.