Situation Report

Since January to February 2024, several security incidents have occurred in the Lake province, affecting the subprefectures of Liwa, Bol, Bagasola, Kangalom, Ngouboua and Kaiga-Kindjiria, and resulting in population displacements. A total of 4,522 households (20,674 individuals) were affected by displacement between January and February 2024.. The large majority (77%) of affected persons during this period were members of local communities before displacement. Armed attacks were the main reason for displacement in 93 per cent of localities. In addition, 62 per cent of the displaced population came from the localities situated in Bol sub-prefecture (see table on page 2). The main needs of most displaced persons in the assessed localities are food (44%), shelter (34%) and non-food items (22%).

Since the beginning of 2024, several security incidents have occurred in the Lac province, resulting in population displacements. In May 2024, 422 households (1,526 individuals) were affected. All of the affected persons were members of the local communities before this new displacement. The main reason for their displacement was armed attacks (100%). In addition, all these persons left the Kaiga-Kindjiria sub-prefecture and sought refuge in the Daboua sub-prefecture. The main needs for the majority of displaced populations are food (33%), cash (33%), shelter (25%) and water (9%)

IOM Yemen DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of origin or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of estimated numbers, geography, and needs. It also tracks returnees who returned to their location of origin.

From 1 January to 7 September 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 2,361 households (HH) (14,166 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 1 and 7 September 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 26 households (156 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (24 HHs) – Ma’rib (13 HHs), Ma’rib City (6 HHs), Harib (5 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah and Ma’rib.
• Al Hodeidah (1 HH) – Hays (1 HH) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Ta’iz (1 HH) – Salah (1 HH) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

The majority of people moved from the following governorates and districts:

• Al Hodeidah (9 HHs) – Bajil (3 HHs), Az Zaydiah (2 HHs), Al Hali (2 HHs) districts.
• Ma’rib (3 HHs) – Harib (3 HHs) district.
• Ibb (3 HHs) – As Sabrah (1 HH), Hazm Al Odayn (1 HH), Al Makhadir (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 2 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 25 - 31 August 2024, in the governorate of Al Hodeidah (16 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

According to the latest figures from the Turkish Presidency of Migration Management (PMM), there are more than 4.4 million foreigners in Türkiye, of whom 3.3 million are seeking international protection. Most of them are Syrians (3,096,1571) who have been granted temporary protection status. Another group of foreigners are international protection holders mainly from Iraq, Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Ukraine. In  q023, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there were 258,4162 refugees and asylum-seekers in Türkiye.
In addition, 1,098,1743 foreigners with residence permits were in Türkiye as of August 2024, which is 128,8084 people less than in August 2023.

An estimated 910,000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan, of which 213,339 are Chadian returnees as of
end of July 2023. IOM expects this number to rise to 240,000 through to December 2024. This is due to ongoing conflict and food insecurity in Darfur, owing to the current suspension of the humanitarian corridor between Chad and Darfur.

The Flood Displacement Summary summarizes DTM updates on incidents of flood-induced displacement across Sudan. 

Between 01 June and 04 September 2024, DTM Sudan reported 111 incidents of heavy rain and floods that triggered sudden displacement in Sudan. Rain and floods displaced an estimated 172,520 individuals (34,504 households) from locations across 15 different states in Sudan. 

This report outlines incidents of flood-induced displacement between 27 August and 04 September 2024. For information on earlier reported incidents, see DTM Sudan: Flood Displacement Summary (Update 003), (Update 002), and (Update 001).

Highlights  

• DTM observed 34 incidents of flood-induced displacement between 27 August and 4 September 2024.  
   
• These reported incidents triggered the displacement of an estimated 36,065 individuals (7,213 households).  
   
• Approximately 18,264 structures were either destroyed or partially damaged due to rain or floods. 
   
• An estimated 41 per cent of individuals displaced due to floods were already displaced due to conflict prior to the onset of floods.  

Between 27 and 31 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Naka Agagbe Road in Mbachohon ward and Tse Ugbadu in Sagher Ukusu ward of Gwer West local government area (LGA), Tinenune and Dyom HC in Mbatian ward and Tse Aye in Kendev ward of Ukum LGA  and farmer/herders clashes occured in the community of Ugbe in Moon ward of Kwande LGA, all in Benue State. There were reports of 107 injuries and 15 fatalities. The attacks affected 497 individuals in 94 households and the farmer/herders clashes affected four individuals in four households. The affected individuals included 199 children, 145 women and 158 men. 
On 26 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Kurmin B in Angunu ward of Kachia LGA in Kaduna State. There were reports of six injuries and two fatalities. The attack affected 95 individuals in 18 households. The affected individuals included 64 children, 18 women and 13 men.
Also, on 29 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Katsalle in Yan-tumaki A ward of Dan Musa LGA in Katsina State. The attack affected 993 individuals in 132 households. The affected individuals included 694 children, 191 women and 108 men.

Between 27 and 30 August 2024, heavy rainfalls in Benue State caused extensive floodings in Makurdi and Tarka local government areas (LGAs). The floods affected the communities of Behind the Radio Benue in Bar ward, Kighir in Modern Market ward, and Agwan Kabawa in North Bank ward (Makurdi LGA) and Sunshine Secondary School areas in Mchaver Ikyondo ward and Market Square areas in Mbaikyo ward (Tarka LGA). The floods affected 1,487 individuals in 196 households. One injury was also reported.  The affected individuals included 1,051 children, 268 women and 168 men. 
On 26 and 30 August 2024, heavy rainfalls resulting in floods in the communities of Walawa in Magami ward of Mani LGA and Tigirmis in Dandagoro ward in Batagarawa LGA, all in Katsina State. There were reports of three injuries and one fatality. The flood affected 1,535 individuals in 182 households. The affected individuals included 1,006 children, 297 women and 232 men.
Also, between 26 and 31 August 2024, heavy rains led to flooding in the communities of Sabon Unguwa and Sibiri in Bungudu ward of Bungudu LGA, Sabon Gari, Alkalawa, Bakin Tasha, Bakin Marna, Ajiyawa, Jangeru and Shanawa in Shinkafi North ward of Shinkafi LGA, all in Zamfara State. There were reports of 100 injuries and one fatality. The floods affected 5,556 individuals in 1,042 households. The affected individuals included 3,116 children, 1,343 women and 1,097 men.

On 22 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Afia in Tsaav ward of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. There were reports of 43 injuries and six fatalities. The attacks affected 159 individuals in 32 households. The affected individuals included 55 children, 57 women and 47 men. 
Between 23 and 25 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Gangara in Gangara ward of Giwa LGA, Kurmin B in Agunu ward and Ungwan Pah in Ankwa ward of Kachia LGA, Rafin Kunu in Kufana ward and Ugakala in Maro ward of Kajuru LGA, Gurza in Garu ward of Lere LGA, Gidan Ali in Ikulu ward and Fadan Kufai in Madakiya ward of Zangon Kataf LGA, all in Kaduna State. There were reports of 63 injuries and 11 fatalities. The attacks affected 3,487 individuals in 596 households and displaced 1,920 individuals from Unguwan Pah in Ankwa LGA to Kufai Gidan in Gumel ward of Kachia LGA, 640 individuals were displaced from Ugakala in Maro ward of Kajuru LGA to Cattle Crossing in Agunu ward of Kachia LGA and 162 individuals were displaced from Gidan Ali in Ikulu ward to Ungwan Kusolo in Kamantan ward of Zangon Kataf LGA. The affected individuals included 1,977 children, 857 women and 653 men.
Also, between 20 and 24 August 2024, heavy rainfall resulting to floods affected the communities of Danbaiwa in Batagarawa ward, Wadigawa in Dandagoro ward of Batagarawa LGA, Safana and Unguwar Magaza in Charanchi ward of Charanchi LGA, Riko in Kusa ward of Jibia LGA, Dan Dutse and Matsiga in Kankara ward of Kankara LGA, Hayin Gabas, Hayin Yamma and Walawa in Magami ward of Mani LGA and Gwamba in Gwamba LGA of Zango LGA, all in Katsina State. There were reports of nine injuries and one fatality. The affected individuals included 2,571 children, 823 women and 572 men.
On 23 August 2024, floods occurred in the communities of Rarah in Rarah ward of Rabah LGA and Katami in Katami North ward of Silame LGA of Sokoto State and the communities of Gummi Town, Gayari, Falale, Gamo, Daki Takwas and Birnin Magaji in Birnin Magaji ward of Gummi LGA and Birnin Ruwa in Sabon Gari ward of Gusau LGA in Zamfara State. There were reports of 57 injuries and 19 fatalities. The affected individuals included 1,267 children, 631 women and 373 men.

Key findings in July 2024:

• In July, Twenty-eight people lost their lives while migrating through Djibouti. The majority of these deaths are attributed to harsh environmental conditions, including lack of adequate shelter, food, and water. The fatalities were reported in the regions of Obock (11), Tadjourah (14), Ali Sabieh (1), Holl (1), and Dikhil (1).

• A shipwreck occurred off the coast of Yemen on 24 July, causing 16 fatalities, including 12 recovered bodies and four people presumed dead at sea. According to the survivors, the vessel, carrying Ethiopian migrants predominantly from the Tigray region, capsized near the Dubab district of the Ta’iz governorate due to strong winds and a malfunctioning engine. Six survivors were identified and the recovered bodies were buried by local authorities.

• All movements due to conflict in July and migrating through Ethiopia departed from Amhara (85%) and Oromia (15%).

• A new MRC was opened in Dewele to meet the needs of people moving through the Somali region. Data collection on registered migrants began in July 2024.

• In July, nearly half (47%) of people on the move who registered for assistance in Bossasso were children. Of these children, 18% were travelling unaccompanied (all in Bossaso).

• Migrant arrivals from the Horn of Africa in Yemen decreased by 26% between June and July as strong winds and high tides made it difficult to take the maritime routes towards Yemen from Djibouti and Somalia. As a result, the number of stranded migrants in Djibouti and Somalia increased by 9% and 8% respectively.

• Migrants in Aden reported severe abuse and exploitation during their journey, and in Rasala’ar, some migrants were subjected to physical assault or torture in smuggler dens, witnessed sexual violence against women, and saw a man die due to extortion.