South Sudan
South Sudan
IDPs tracked
Data collection round
Displacement Movements
About South Sudan
Conflict and instability in South Sudan have resulted in large-scale internal and cross-border displacement since the December 2013 crisis of over 4 million individuals. In September 2018, the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed between the major warring parties. Whilst overall there have been improvements in security since and returns are ongoing, fighting and communal clashes (frequently linked to cattle raiding) continue to trigger new displacements and the situation remains volatile.
DTM South Sudan’s toolbox is designed to meet critical information gaps during all phases of response, from preparedness, to intervention and transition/recovery. DTM South Sudan provides country-wide figures on the numbers, locations and priority needs of IDPs and returnees updated on a quarterly and ad-hoc basis. The programme undertakes biometric registration in selected parts of the country to support partners with reaching intended beneficiaries during distributions. Flow monitoring data is collected on a daily basis at displacement sites, key transit hubs and border crossing points to identify mobility dynamics of migrants including IPDs and returnees. Through ad hoc surveys, headcounts, infrastructure/service mapping exercises and other assessments, DTM provides additional information to support partners in planning their response.
Contact
IOM South Sudan DTM Juba
ISSDTM@iom.int
Current Donors
- Switzerland
- Japan
- DFID
- ECHO
- OCHA
- OFDA
- Canada (DFATD)
- WFP
- UN Peacebuilding Fund
- World Bank
This Tonj South Village Assessment Survey covers a period from 4 April to 17 May 2022. Notably, it was found that 94% of administrative buildings, 90% of religious buildings, and 88% water points are functional.
This Aweil South Village Assessment Survey covers a period from 26 March to 30 April 2021. Notably, it was found that 89% of education facilities are functional, and 72% of water points are functional.
As per January 2023 population count findings, the Bentiu Town Sites (A, B, C, D, and E) population stands at 63,022 individuals / 9,089 households (on average 6 individuals per household). This represents one per cent decrease (5,563 individuals/237 households) compared to October 2022.
A quantitative and qualitative survey was carried out within four counties in Central Equatoria State: Kajo-Keji, Lainya, Morobo and Yei. These counties were targeted for Reconciliation, Stabilization and Resilience area-based programming.
This summary presents initial findings from Round 13 of Mobility Tracking conducted across South Sudan through key-informant assessments at location-level in August 2022.
As per January 2023 population count findings, the Bentiu IDP camp population stands at 100,356 individuals (16,821 households) in 11,988 inhabited shelters (on average of 8 individuals per shelter). This represents a two per cent decrease compared to October 2022.
In January 2023, the monthly population count was conducted at Masna Collective Centre where 2,909 individuals/ 598 households were identified and Naivasha IDP Camp where 6,713 individuals/ 1,726 households were counted.
A total of 15,347 individuals (2,600 households) were reported to be residing at the site, at the time the exercise was conducted, of whom 56 per cent were women and girls. Around 38 per cent of households were composed of more than seven individuals.
Tonj South is one of six counties in Warrap State, located in the north of South Sudan. Tonj South borders Tonj North to the north-west, Tonj East to the north-east, Lakes State to the east and south, Western Equatoria to the south-west, and Western Bahr el Ghazal to the west.
Aweil South is one of five counties located in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, in the north-west of South Sudan. Aweil South borders Aweil Centre to the west, Aweil East to the north, Warrap State (Gogrial West County) to the east and Western Bahr el Ghazal (Jur River County) to the south.
In November 2022, the monthly population count was conducted at Masna Collective Centre where 2,945 individuals/ 611 households were identified and Naivasha IDP Camp where 7,248 individuals/ 1,880 households were counted.
As per October 2022 population count findings, the Bentiu Town Sites (A, B, C, D, and E) population stands at 57,459 individuals / 8,852 households (on average 6 individuals per households). This represents a one per cent decrease (465 individuals/152 households) compared to July 2022.
As per October 2022 population count findings, the Bentiu IDP camp population stands at 102,811 individuals (16,706 households) in 11,737 inhabited shelters (on average of 9 individuals per shelter). This represents a two per cent decrease compared to July 2022.
In August 2022, the monthly population count was conducted at Masna Collective Centre
In July 2022, the monthly population count was conducted at Masna Collective Centre
Aneet Town in Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) experienced rounds of land induced conflict in February 2022. This led to displacement of people to Comboni Primary school, who were later asked to vacate the facility as schools resumed.
Northern parts of Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) experienced rounds of localized conflict between February and March 2022.
Rotriak is a location in Budang payam of Rubkona county and was initially a checkpoint for cargo heading to and from Sudan before the 2013 crisis.
As per July 2022 population count findings, the Bentiu IDP camp population stands at 104,581 individuals (17,412 households) in 11,765 inhabited shelters (on average of 9 individuals per shelter). This represents a two per cent decrease compared to April 2022.
Unity State has been experiencing flooding since 2019 in the counties of Mayendit, Leer, Panyijiar, and Koch. As a result of the flooding in Guit and Rubkona in 2021, Bentiu Town Sites (A, B, C, D, and E) were formed in August 2021.
Since mid-June 2020, people in South Sudan have been affected by flooding in areas along the White Nile.
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) continued conducting Displacement Site Flow Monitoring (DSFM) at the gates of Naivasha IDP camp. During this period, 2,924 interviews were conducted representing 12,275 individual movements into / out of the camp.
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) continued conducting Displacement Site Flow Monitoring (DSFM) at the gates of Wau Masna Collective Centre. In the first quarter of 2022, 2,077 interviews were conducted representing 3,073 individual movements into / out of the collective centre.
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) continued conducting Displacement Site Flow Monitoring (DSFM) at the gates of Malakal PoC Site. During this period, 4,012 interviews were conducted representing 6,616 individual movements into / out of the PoC site.
South Sudan - Baseline Assessment Round 13
Mar 06 2023
Mobility Tracking quantifies the presence of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees in South Sudan in displacement sites and host communities. As of August 2022, IOM DTM mapped a total of 2,257,672 IDPs (of whom, 7% previously displaced abroad) and 2,175,352 returnees (29% from abroad)…
South Sudan - Baseline Locations Round 13
Mar 06 2023
Mobility Tracking quantifies the presence of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees in South Sudan in displacement sites and host communities. As of August 2022, IOM DTM mapped a total of 2,257,672 IDPs (of whom, 7% previously displaced abroad) and 2,175,352 returnees (29% from abroad)…
South Sudan - Event Tracking (January - December 2022)
Feb 03 2023
IOM DTM employs Event Tracking as a more rapid and localized assessment tool complementing overall efforts to report on IDP and returnee figures nationally. IOM teams access IDP/returnee locations and consult local key informants including community representatives, local authorities or…
South Sudan - Baseline Assessment Round 12 - IDP and Returnee
Nov 30 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry — January - October 2022
Nov 22 2022
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
South Sudan - Baseline Locations Round 12
Jul 21 2022
Mobility Tracking quantifies the presence of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees in South Sudan in displacement sites and host communities. As of December 2021, IOM DTM mapped a total of 2,229,657 IDPs (7% previously displaced abroad) and 1,924,368 returnees (33% per cent from abroad…
South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry — February 2022
Jun 13 2022
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry — January 2022
Mar 11 2022
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry — December 2021
Mar 11 2022
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry — November 2021
Mar 11 2022
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry — October 2021
Mar 11 2022
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
South Sudan - Site Assessment - Round 11
Mar 07 2022
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
South Sudan - Baseline Assessment Round 11 - IDP and Returnee
Jan 21 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country. The dataset contains summary by period of arrival (IDP and returnees), reasons for displacement of IDPs by year of…
South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry — September 2021
Dec 21 2021
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
South Sudan - Event Tracking (January - December 2021)
Dec 20 2021
IOM DTM employs Event Tracking as a more rapid and localized assessment tool complementing overall efforts to report on IDP and returnee figures nationally. IOM teams access IDP/returnee locations and consult local key informants including community representatives, local authorities or…
South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry — August 2021
Dec 01 2021
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
South Sudan - Village Assessment Survey - Akobo and Pibor Health Technical Questionnaire (March - April 2021)
Dec 01 2021
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) conducted the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) to facilitate planning for transition and recovery programs. Its main objectives are to map the availability of basic needs, services, infrastructure and to identify priority areas for intervention within…
South Sudan - Village Assessment Survey - Akobo and Pibor Education Technical Questionnaire (March - April 2021)
Dec 01 2021
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) conducted the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) to facilitate planning for transition and recovery programs. Its main objectives are to map the availability of basic needs, services, infrastructure and to identify priority areas for intervention within…
South Sudan - Village Assessment Survey - Akobo and Pibor Settlements (March - April 2021)
Dec 01 2021
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) conducted the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) to facilitate planning for transition and recovery programs. Its main objectives are to map the availability of basic needs, services, infrastructure and to identify priority areas for intervention within…
