Situation Report

Key finding in the Migration Along the Eastern Corridor in January 2024:

• While arrivals from Djibouti in Yemen observed a significant decrease (-56%), arrivals from Somalia increased by more than one-fourth (+28%).
• This is largely attributed to the campaign against irregular migration in the Bab-al Mandab Strait, which has been ongoing since August 2023.
• Exits from Ethiopia through Somalia increased by 34% from December 2023 to January 2024.
• Over half of the children leaving Ethiopia were travelling alone (64%), and around one-third of children (30%) were heads of household. Relatedly, field teams in Yemen have noticed an increase in the number of children, including unaccompanied and separated children, moving towards the border with Saudi Arabia.
• The number of stranded migrants in Somalia, mainly in Bossaso and Hargeisa, increased by 25% between December 2023 (5,995) and January 2024 (7,450), with women (23%) and children (13%) representing more than a third (36%) of stranded migrants.

IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with Mozambique’s Natonal Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) and local authorities in Erati, Nampula, conducted a household-level verication exercise to assess the remaining population displaced by attacks or fear of attacks in Chiure districts, Cabo Delgado. At its peak, Erati hosted over 45,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from neighboring Chiure District.

As of March 15, joint verification efforts confirmed the presence of 1,503 IDPs (corresponding to 468 households) still in Namapa and Alua Posto, marking a 70% decrease from the peak between February 19-24. Nacuxa School no longer hosts any families. Children make up 53% of those remaining displaced within the district.

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 16 March 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 830 households (HH) (4,980 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 10 and 16 March 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 32 households (192 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (17 HHs) – Ma’rib City (9 HHs), Ma’rib (8 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ma’rib and Al Hodeidah.
• Ta’iz (12 HHs) – Mawza (11 HH), Al Mawasit (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Al Hodeidah (3 HHs) – Hays (3 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Ta’iz (12 HHs) – Maqbanah (7 HHs), Mawza (3 HHs), Mashrah Wa Hadnan (1 HH) districts.
• Al Hodeidah (7 HHs) – Al Jarrahi (3 HHs), Al Marawiah (2 HHs), Al Hawak (1 HH) districts.
• Ma’rib (4 HHs) – Al Jubah (2 HHs), Harib (2 HHs) districts.

IOM identified 16 households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 03 - 09 March 2024, in the governorates of Al Hodeidah (11 HH), Ma’rib (4 HHs), and Ta’iz (1 HH). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) estimates more than 525,000 people to be affected by the landfall of Tropical Storm Filipo directly impacting communities of Inhambane, Gaza, Sofala and Maputo from 14 March. As of 14 March 2024, available reports indicate 208 individuals (54 families) still present in 2 accommodation centres (ACs) in Inhambane. Escola 3 de Fevereiro de Malaia and Centro de transito de Machocomane schools in Morrumbele and Vilankulo respectively have been deactivated following the return of families to places of usual residence. Shelter and non-food items have been reported as the top most priority needs among all accommodation centres. Other reported priority needs include Agriculture and Food security, healthcare and access to markets. Preliminary updates from ongoing joint assessments estimates 48,122 individuals (8,490 families) affected in 30 locations across Inhambane, Gaza, Sofala and Maputo provinces. As rain and flood events develop, ongoing joint assessments with INGD and humanitarian partners monitor the needs and conditions of affected populations in the region.

Mjesečni pregled:

• Dolasci na Zapadni Balkan
• Tri najzastupljenije nacionalnosti u izvještajnom mjesecu
• Prisustvo migranata u prihvatnim centrima
• Potpomognuti dobrovoljni povratak i reintegracija

Cantons: Alajuela, Cartago, Escazú, Corredores, Heredia, Los Chiles, San Carlos, San José, Santa Ana, Tibás

Costa Rica, like the other countries in the Central American region, has been characterized as a migratory corridor for people who transit by land from the south to the north of America and whose destination is the countries in the north of the continent. This flow on the move through the Americas is mainly made up of people from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, Ecuador, as well as people from other countries in South America, Africa and Asia.
 
According to estimations from IOM Costa Rica, during February 41,326 people entered the country, an approximate average of 1,425 people per day and estimating a increase of 10% compared to January 2024. In addition, 1,088 people stranded in the monitored shelters were identified and 1,225 people stranded in the public places visited.
 

Cantones: Alajuela, Cartago, Escazú, Corredores, Heredia, Los Chiles, San Carlos, San José, Santa Ana, Tibás

Costa Rica, al igual que los demás países de la región centroamericana, se ha caracterizado por ser un corredor migratorio para personas que transitan de manera terrestre desde el sur hasta el norte de América y que tienen como destino los países del norte del continente. Este flujo en situación de movilidad por las Américas se encuentra compuesto principalmente por personas de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Cuba, Haití, Ecuador, así como personas provenientes de otros países de Suramérica, África y Asia.
 
Según estimaciones de la OIM Costa Rica, durante febrero ingresaron al país 41.326 personas, un promedio aproximado de 1.425 personas por día y estimando un aumento de un 10% con respecto a enero de 2024. Además, se identificaron 1.088 personas varadas en los albergues monitoreados y 1.225 personas varadas en los sitios públicos visitados.
 

Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) estimates more than 525,000 people to be affected by the landfall of Tropical Storm Filipo directly impacting communities of Inhambane, Sofala and Maputo from 12 March. As of 11 March, INGD have estimated more than 55,000 people already affected since the 2023/2024 rainy season started. As of 13 March 2024, available reports indicate 1,388 individuals (218 families) have taken shelter in 4 accommodation centres (ACs) in Inhambane. 1,038 (148 families) are accommodated in 3 schools whilst 350 individuals (70 families) are accommodated at a local church in Malaia locality. Shelter and non-food items have been reported as the top most priority needs among all accommodation centres. Other reported priority needs include Agriculture and Food security, WASH, health and access to markets. As rain and flood events develop, ongoing joint assessments with INGD and humanitarian partners monitor the needs and conditions of affected populations in the region.

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Presidency of Migration Management (PMM), there are more than 4.5 million foreign nationals present in Türkiye, 3.4 million of whom are seeking international protection. Most are Syrians (3,151,915 individuals) who have been granted temporary protection status. In addition, international protection holders from countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Ukraine constitute another group of foreign nationals. According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there were 296,685 refugees and asylum-seekers in Türkiye as of 2023. Moreover in 2023, according to PMM, there were 19,017 international protection applicants in the country, a figure released by PMM annually.
In addition, there are 1,113,435 foreign nationals present in Türkiye, holding residence permits. Compared to February 2023, this is a decrease of 226,303 individuals.

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 9 March 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 782 households (HH) (4,692 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 3 and 9 March 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 31 households (186 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (17 HHs) – Ma’rib (9 HHs), Ma’rib City (8 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ma’rib and Ta’iz.
• Al Hodeidah (9 HHs) – Hays (9 HHs) district. Most displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Ta’iz (3 HHs) – Al Makha (3 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Al Hodeidah (10 HHs) – Al Jarrahi (4 HHs), Hays (3 HHs), Al Mina (2 HHs) districts.
• Ta’iz (9 HHs) – Sabir Al Mawadim (4 HHs), At Taiziyah (2 HHs), Maqbanah (2 HHs) districts.
• Ma’rib (6 HHs) – Al Jubah (2 HHs), Harib (2 HHs), Majzar (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 114 households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 25 February - 02 March 2024, in the governorates of Ta’iz (98 HHs), Al Hodeidah (13 HHs), Ma’rib (2 HHs), Ad Dali (1 HH). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.