Impact of COVID-19 Movement Restrictions on Migrants Along the Eastern Corridor (October 2021)

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Contact
DTM Regional Office Nairobi, DTMRONairobi@iom.int
Language
English
Location
Period Covered
Oct 01 2021
Oct 31 2021
Activity
  • Flow Monitoring
  • Points of Entry (PoE)

The COVID-19 outbreak has restricted global mobility, whilst heightening the risk of exploitation of vulnerable populations.
This report provides a snapshot of the COVID-19 epidemiological situation and mobility restrictions, and of the current
migration trends along the Eastern Corridor migration route, in addition to an analysis of the impact that movement
restrictions have had in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Yemen. Moreover, it provides information on the main protection
concerns for migrants and assistance provided, and COVID-19 risk mitigation measures. This report utilizes data collected
through IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs), Migration Response Centres (MRCs),
Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) data, as well as anecdotal information provided by IOM team members working in the
region.