Following the passage of tropical storm Ana across southern Malawi, the districts of Chikwawa, Mulanje, Nsanje and Phalombe have been severely hit by torrential and persistent rains, although there are reports of other districts also been affected by the onset, such as Mulanje, Chiradzulu and Neno. Situational overviews conducted by the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) reported a flooded area of 20Km2 in the districts of Balaka, Blantyre, Neno and Zomba, where 5,400 people are potentially exposed or living close to flooded areas. Also, the Malawian government agency of Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) reported several blocked roads in the Phalombe district, which negatively affects the daily lives of several households whom are relegated to camps and obstructing their access to essential services, such as health facilities.

Throughout an existing network of enumerators on site, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) teams in Malawi are providing both logistical and technical support in developing rapid assessments in 131 sites from 22 Traditional Areas within the Districts of Chikwawa, Mulanje, Nsanje and Phalombe. The results of this initial assessment are based on key informant interviews with local stakeholders at District level as well as site assessments in key locations from 28th to 31st January. The results of this rapid assessment are indicative of the current situation on the ground but have yet to be validated extensively in the field.

Nigeria's north-central and north-west zones are afflicted with a multidimensional crisis rooted in long-standing tensions between ethnic and religious groups and involves attacks by criminal groups and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways). During the past years, the crisis has accelerated because of the intensification of attacks and has resulted
in widespread displacement across the region.
Between the 24th and 30th of January 2022, armed clashes between herders and farmers; and bandits and local communities have led to new waves of population displacement. Following these events, rapid assessments were conducted by DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff to inform the humanitarian community and government partners, and enable targeted response. Flash reports utilise direct observation and a broad network of key informants to gather representative data and collect information on the number, profile and immediate needs of affected populations.

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 the North East Nigeria. Assessments are conducted at Points of Entry located along the border with Cameroon.
During the period 01 - 31 January 2022, 1,063 movements were observed at three Points of Entry in Borno state. Of the total movements recorded, 541 were incoming from the Far North Region in Cameroon while 15 were incoming from Bol, three from Adre and six from Ndjamena in Chad republic. Additionally, 492 outgoing movements were recorded from Borno State to the
Far North Region in Cameroon and six outgoing movement to Lai and Bol in Chad republic.

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 22 - 28 January 2022, 242 movements were observed at three Points of Entry in Borno state. Of the total movements recorded, 107 were incoming from the Far North Region in Cameroon, while 135 outgoing movements were recorded from Borno State to the Far North Region in Cameroon.

Between the 24th and 30th of January 2022, a total of 3,328 movements were recorded in  Adamawa and Borno States. The recorded movements consisted of 3,040 arrivals and 288 departures. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Gwoza, Kala/Balge, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Maiha, Michika, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.

No departures were recorded in Borno State, while departures were recorded in Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Maiha, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.
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IOM Pakistan collects data on the outflows of undocumented Afghan migrants at the Torkham and Chaman border crossing points in an effort to better understand the migration movements of undocumented Afghan migrants returning to Afghanistan from Pakistan. This report is part of the European Union funded project ‘‘Displacement Tracking Matrix Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (DTM REMAP)”. Key findings during this reporting period are:

- From October to December 2021, 16,398 undocumented Afghan migrants spontaneously returned to Afghanistan, including 2,874 through the Torkham border point and 13,524 through the Chaman border point.

- Among the total number of undocumented Afghan returnees, border authorities facilitated the return of 72 individuals due to the lack of legal documentation to remain in Pakistan. Therefore, information concerning these 72 individuals is not included in the report analysis.

- The average family size of returnees was 10 individuals and 12% of all returnees recorded during the reporting period were categorized as vulnerable persons.

- All returnees were carrying household items, personal belongings and cash when surveyed. They also travelled with additional items, such as productive assets (99%), transportation vehicles (28%) and livestock (3%).

- The top 3 challenges returnees expected to face in Afghanistan were: arranging livelihood, settling into a new city and finding better income opportunities.

IOM Pakistan collects data on the outflows of undocumented Afghan migrants at the Torkham and Chaman border crossing points in an effort to better understand the migration movements of undocumented Afghan migrants returning to Afghanistan from Pakistan. This exercise is part of the European Union funded project “Displacement Tracking Matrix Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (DTM REMAP)”.

From 15 January to 28 January 2022, 2,488 undocumented Afghan migrants returned to Afghanistan, including 269 through the Torkham border point and 2,219 through the Chaman border point. During the reporting period, border authorities facilitated the return of 101 individuals due to the lack of legal documentation to remain in Pakistan. Therefore, information concerning these 101 individuals is not included in the report analysis.

IOM Pakistan collects data on the outflows of undocumented Afghan migrants at the Torkham and Chaman border crossing points in an effort to better understand the migration movements of undocumented Afghan migrants returning to Afghanistan from Pakistan. This exercise is part of the European Union funded project “Displacement Tracking Matrix Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (DTM REMAP)”.

From 01 January to 14 January 2021, 2,488 undocumented Afghan migrants returned to Afghanistan, including 139 through the Torkham border point and 2,349 through the Chaman border point. During the reporting period, border authorities facilitated the return of 41 individuals due to the lack of legal documentation to remain in Pakistan. Therefore, information concerning these 41 individuals is not included in the report analysis.

Initial attacks in Meluco district by Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) were reported on 4 January 2022. Recent attacks in Muaguide posto - (Mitemba, Sitate, and Iba) triggered the movements of 6,005 individuals between 28 January - 2 February 2022. The arrival of displaced populations from Meluco within this reporting period have been mapped in Ancuabe (2,031 individuals), Metuge (1,056 individuals), Montepuez (1,215 individuals), Pemba (1,149 individuals), Chiure (547 Individuals), and Mecu­ (7 individuals). ETT Teams deployed at strategic observation points across host communities and sites have cumulatively observed at least 9,381 individuals/2,659 households arriving from Meluco across southern districts of Northern Mozambique (4 January - 1 February).