Situation Report

This current report presents the latest available data on recent trends concerning migration issues in Uzbekistan, drawing upon data available for October-December 2023 and bringing major findings for the whole previous year from national and international datasets that are available to the public. The report includes recent major global and regional events that significantly impacted the migration situation in the country. The continuing impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on traditional migration corridors in the region, changing labour migration flows, increase of climate change and migration concerns, the growing urbanization process, the social-economic circumstances, increased irregular migration trends and other major events are described as main contributing factors of the human mobility and migratory movements in the given period in the country. The report also gives insights into capacity-building sessions on migration data, which were provided by IOM in Uzbekistan in the given period and introduces major improvements in this direction.

Armed bandits launched a series of attacks in the states of Zamfara and Kaduna between 18 and 24 March 2024. Maradaw, Gusami, Maikuru, and Masha Awo settlements in Gusami Ward of Birnin Magaji LGA were affected in Zamfara State. The affected settlements in Kaduna State were Ungwan Mai Ido Rafi in Ankwa Ward (in Kachia LGA), Dogon Noma in Maro Ward, and Kajuru Station in Tantatu Ward, (all in Kajuru LGA). The attacks destroyed the possessions of many local households and also destroyed 58 shelters. Two fatalities and thirty-one injuries were reported. A total of 361 households and 2,162 individuals were affected by the attacks. There were 934 children, 714 women, and 514 males among the affected persons.
A total of 1,943 individuals were displaced as a result of the attacks. A total of 680 individuals were displaced from Gusami Gari Ward in Birnin Magaji LGA to Chakal community in Tudun Wada of Gusau LGA in Zamfara State. Furthermore, a total of 1,032 individuals were displaced from Ungwan Mai Ido Rafi community in Ankwa Ward to Kachia Urban in Kachia Ward all in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. A total of 231 individuals were displaced from Tantatu Ward to Maraba Kajuru in Kufana Ward all in Kajuru LGA. Meanwhile, there was no displacement out of Dogon Noma community as affected individuals remained in the location.
Of all the needs identified, food and shelter were the most prevalent. Other needs include non-food items (NFI), security and psychosocial support.

On 15 March 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Balisa, Jimrawa, Kaura Zomo and Sodingo in Dan Isa ward of Kaura Namoda LGA in Zamfara State. The attacks caused one fatality but no injuries were reported. The attacks affected 2,240 individuals in 373 households. The affected individuals included 1,257 children, 541 women and 442 men.
Of all the needs identified, food and security were the most prevalent. Other needs included shelter and non-food items (NFI).

On 05 March 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Gbagir in Ityuluv ward of Ukum LGA in Benue State. The attack damaged and destroyed 356 shelters and the belongings of numerous households in the communities. There were reports of 46 injuries and 41 fatalities. The attacks affected 2,258 individuals in 356 households. The affected individuals included 1,111 children, 617 women and 530 men.

Of all the needs identified, food and shelter were the most prevalent. Other needs included non-food items (NFI) and health services.

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 30 March 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 904 households (HH) (5,424 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 24 and 30 March 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 18 households (108 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (12 HHs) – Ma’rib City (6 HHs), Ma’rib (4 HHs), Harib (2 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ma’rib and Dhamar.
• Ta’iz (3 HHs) – Al Makha (3 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Al Hodeidah (2 HHs) – Hays (2 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Ta’iz (4 HHs) – Mawza (3 HHs), Ash Shamayatayn (1 HH) districts.
• Al Hodeidah (3 HHs) – Al Jarrahi (2 HHs), Al Marawiah (1 HH) districts.
• Ibb (2 HHs) – Ar Radmah (1 HH), Al Qafr (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 7 households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 17 - 23 March 2024, in the governorates of Ta’iz (4 HHs), and Ma’rib (3 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

Depuis 2015, le Tchad fait l’objet d’attaques perpétrées par des groupes armés non-étatiques présents dans le bassin du Lac Tchad engendrant des déplacements massifs de populations, aussi bien internes que transfrontaliers. Le round 20 d'évaluation des sites et des villages mené entre le 26 mars  et le 08 mai 2023 dans 250 lieux de déplacement dans la province du lac Tchad a fait état d'une population déplacée totale de 259 768 personnes, dont  215 928 personnes déplacées internes (PDI) (82 % de la population déplacée), 22 893 retournés de l'étranger (11%) et 20 947 anciens déplacés internes (7%). Parmi les localités qui accueillent des PDI, 80 pour cent ont indiqué que la principale cause de déplacement était les attaques armées, tandis que 16 pour cent l'ont été à titre préventif par crainte d'une attaque. Pour les localités qui accueillent des retournés de l’étranger, la principale raison évoquée dans 96 pour cent des localités pour leur retour est l'attaque armée. Quant aux localités qui accueillent les retournés anciennes PDI, les deux principales raisons du retour sont la recherche de moyens de subsistance et la recherche de meilleures conditions sécuritaires, évoquées respectivement par 68 pour cent et 32 pour cent des localités. Un grand nombre de PDI se trouvent dans des lieux de déplacement depuis 2015.

Dans ce contexte de déplacements prolongés et nouveaux, il est crucial de disposer d'outils de collecte de données pouvant guider les stratégies de transition humanitaire et de développement. C'est dans cette optique que la Matrice de suivi des déplacements (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), en anglais) met en place plusieurs outils dans la province du Lac Tchad, dont l'indice de solution et de mobilité. L'objectif de cet indice est d'évaluer la perception de la stabilité des populations déplacées dans leurs zones d'accueil et de mettre en évidence les facteurs influençant cette perception. Le but ultime est de permettre une programmation ciblée dans les localités qui tiennent compte des facteurs qui contribuent le plus à la perception de la stabilité des populations déplacées et, ainsi, permettre des interventions cohérentes qui lient les approches humanitaires, transitoires et de développement en fonction de la situation de la localité.

Ce rapport présente les résultats du round 3 de l'indice de solution et de mobilité dans la Province du Lac Tchad. Les données utilisées pour calculer l'indice de solution et de mobilité ont été collectées entre mars et mai 2023.

Between September and October 2022, the International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (IOM DTM) undertook its third household-level multi-sector assessment of selected urban areas and camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in South Sudan. The assessment aims to:

• Quantify the prevalence of vulnerabilities and humanitarian needs across sectors, with a focus on food security, economic vulnerability and nutrition as well as selected indicators on shelter and non-food items (SNFI), education, health, water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), protection (including child protection and gender-based violence) and mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS).

• Generate a better understanding of urban displacement and migration, including return and relocation after displacement in South Sudan or abroad.

There has been slow progress in the humanitarian situation in South Sudan. People’s humanitarian needs continue to rise, driven by cumulative and compounding effects of years of conflict, sub-national violence, food insecurity, climate crisis and public health challenges. Conflict and insecurity, fueled by sub-national and inter-communal violence, crime, and wide-scale impunity, continue to be among the main drivers of humanitarian needs in South Sudan.

Based on the request of the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), mandated OCHA, IOM, and REACH to implement Inter-Sectoral Needs Assessment that aimed to understand demographics, multi-sectoral needs (including the level of severity) and barriers to assistance as well as displacement patterns and household-level scale.

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 23 March 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 879 households (HH) (5,274 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 17 and 23 March 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 34 households (204 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (22 HHs) – Ma’rib (11 HHs), Ma’rib City (10 HHs), Harib (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ma’rib and Al Hodeidah.
• Al Hodeidah (5 HHs) – Al Khukhah (5 HHs) district. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ta’iz and Al Hodeidah.
• Ta’iz (5 HHs) – As Silw (2 HHs), Al Maafer (1 HH), Al Misrakh (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ta’iz and Aden.

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

• Al Hodeidah (8 HHs) – Bajil (3 HHs), At Tuhayta (2 HHs), Bayt Al Faqih (1 HH) districts.
•  Ta’iz (8 HHs) – Jabal Habashi (3 HHs), Al Makha (2 HHs), As Silw (2 HHs) districts.
• Ma’rib (6 HHs) – Al Jubah (3 HHs), Harib (2 HHs), Raghwan (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 15 households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 10 - 16 March 2024, in the governorates of Ma'rib (5 HHs), Al Hodeidah (5 HHs), Ta’iz (3 HHs), and Ad Dali (2 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

This report provides insights into the profiles, experiences, needs, routes travelled and intentions of migrants transiting through the Western Balkans.

IOM surveyed 1,698 migrants from 1 February to 29 February 2024 in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo*.

* References to Kosovo* shall be understood in the context of UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).

Between 08 February and 22 March 2024, sporadic attacks and fear of attacks by Non-state Armed Groups in Quissanga and Ibo triggered the cumulative displacement of 465 individuals (corresponding to 189 families). [For more see Mozambique - Event Tracking Tool Dashboard].