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On 22 July 2024, a flash flood caused by heavy rainfall resulted in significant damage to several camps within the Dikwa and Mafa local government areas (LGAs) of Borno State, including Fulatari, Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), and Masarmari camps. The intense rainfall led to the destruction and damage of shelters and personal belongings of many displaced households. In total, 265 shelters were damaged, affecting 4,444 individuals across 906 households. The affected population included 600 women, 491 men, and 1,460 children.
Of all the needs identified, food, non-food items (NFIs), and shelter were the most prevalent.  WASH and shelter were also listed as a priority need in the locations affected.
Following these events, DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff conducted rapid assessments to inform the humanitarian community and Government /partners, and to enable a targeted response. 

Between 15 and 21 July 2024, a total of 2,615 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Gwoza, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, and in Demsa, Fufore, Ganye, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (867 individuals or 33%), improved security (711 individuals or 27%), seasonal farming (530 individuals or 21%), military operation (348 individuals or 13%), fear of attack (103 individuals or 4%) and family re-unification (56 individuals or 2%).

Between April and May 2024, IOM DTM deployed the SA round 36 and VAS round 19, in 11 regions across Ethiopia. The November - December 2023 data (Round 35 for SA and Round 18 for VAS) was compiled with the April - May 2024 data (Round 36 for SA and Round 19 for VAS) to consolidate national IDP and returning IDP figures updated to May 2024. The locations assessed during both rounds of data collection are not duplicated in the consolidated figures. 

As of May 2024, an estimated 664,509 households comprising 3,306,693 IDPs were identified in 2,739 accessible sites across Ethiopia. Conflict was the primary reason for displacement reported nationally (68.7%), followed by drought (16.5%) (8.4%). Somali region hosts the highest number of IDPs primarily displaced by drought nationwide (an estimated 397,913 individuals or 73.1% of the national drought caseload), while Tigray region hosts the highest number of IDPs primarily displaced by conflict nationwide (an estimated 871,056 individuals or 38.3% of the national conflict caseload).

According to the data collected through the Village Assessment Survey, an estimated 593,543 returning IDP households comprising 2,584,607 returning IDPs were identified in 2,651 accessible villages across Ethiopia. Tigray region hosts the highest number of reported returning IDPs (an estimated 970,265 returning IDPs or 37.5% of the national caseload). This is followed by Amhara region (an estimated 951,931 returning IDPs or 36.8% of the national caseload) and Afar region (an estimated 223,313 returning IDPs or 8.6% of the national caseload).

 It is to be noted that South Ethiopia region is not included due to operational constraints.

This report was produced in partnership with Social Inquiry, a non-profit research organization focused on cross-disciplinary research in conflict-affected settings.

The report provides an overview and contextual analysis of mixed cross-border movements from Sudan to neighbouring countries during one year of the conflict (15 April 2023-07 April 2024).


Key Findings:

• An estimated 2,044,248 individuals displaced across borders from Sudan into neighbouring countries during one year of conflict between SAF and RSF.

• Approximately 63 per cent of arrivals tracked in these countries were Sudanese nationals, while an estimated 37 per cent were third-country nationals or returnees.

• The majority of cross-border movements were reported in Chad (36%), South Sudan (32%), and Egypt (25%).

• Most displacement occurred during the first months of the conflict, between April and June 2023, and surged again between December 2023 and January 2024, reflecting the escalation of conflict in the Kordofan states and the expansion of conflict into Aj Jazirah state.

• An average of approximately 170,000 individuals crossed the borders each month from Sudan into neighbouring states between April 2023 and April 2024.

• Chad received the highest influx of cross-border movements, with an estimated 737,679 individuals arriving in Chad from Sudan between April 2023 and April 2024.


For further information, see One Year of Conflict in Sudan: Visualizing the World’s Largest Displacement Crisis.

The IOM Afghanistan’s DTM Flow Monitoring activity is designed to provide insights into the mobility patterns at Afghanistan’s border points with the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan. The activity involves two interlinked exercises: the Flow Monitoring Counting (FMC), a headcount of individuals crossing the border, and the Flow Monitoring Surveys (FMS), which collect data on the profiles and intentions of randomly selected Afghan nationals. DTM FM is operational at four main crossing points (connected to Afghanistan’s National Highway) as well as seven other crossing points with Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan. This weekly snapshot combines information from the FM activity and various IOM sources related to cross-border movement. For a detailed explanation of the methodology used in gathering this data, the report directs readers to the section titled “IOM INFLOW DATA” on the last page.
 

This is the Executive Summary in Swedish and English of the full report available at this link.

In 2023, IOM was commissioned by the Swedish Government to carry out a survey that offered an overview of the living conditions, intentions, needs, and integration challenges of displaced persons from Ukraine who were in Sweden at the beginning of the second year of implementation of the temporary protection (TP) directive in the country. (IOM Europe, 2023).1 In 2024, a second study was commissioned to IOM with the same target population to focus more specifically on intentions for the future after 2.5 years since the start of the full scale invasion of Ukraine. The survey was conducted from 24 April 2024 to 15 May 2024.

The total sample is composed of 3,451 valid surveys (64% women, 35% men, 1% other). Of them, 99 per cent are Ukrainians nationals and 1 per cent are Third-Country Nationals (TCNs). Also, 1,352 (39%) declare to have participated in the first 2023 survey, while 41 per cent do not and 20 per cent are not sure. The size and structure of the sample allow extrapolating main quantitative findings for the entire reference population, for women, men and by geographical areas of residence. Also, the analysis of the qualitative comments accompanying closed-ended questions  provide context to numerical findings. The answers have systematically been compared with those obtained in the 2023 survey, making this report a unique source of data not only on the profiles and current intentions of TP holders, but also on changes compared to the 2023 results.

The Factsheet is an overview of trends in 2023 concerning migrant and refugee children arriving in Europe via mixed migration routes.

The report is produced by UNHCR, UNICEF, and IOM and provides detailed statistics and analysis on accompanied, unaccompanied, and separated children arriving in countries such as Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Spain, Cyprus, and Malta.

Key highlights:

• In 2023, 55,700 children arrived in Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Spain, Cyprus and Malta (23% girls and 77% boys). This is a 58% increase compared to 2022 (35,170)
• 64% of children arrived (35,500) were unaccompanied or separated (UASC). Main countries of origin include Syrian Arab Republic, Afghanistan, Tunisia, Guinea, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire.
• Of all the children who sought international protection in Europe in 2023, some 71% were registered as first- time applicants in just four countries: Germany (39%), France (14%), Spain (11%), and Austria (7%). Among UASC asylum seekers, main nationalities were Syrian Arab Republic (35%), Afghanistan (31%), Somalia (5%) and Türkiye (3%).
• In 2023, IOM continued its support to relocation under existing schemes and under the Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, and Spain. A total of 774 children were assisted with voluntary relocation from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, and Spain to 10 European countries. This is a 160% increase compared to the 297 children relocated in 2022.

Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country. Since October 10, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been conducting the daily monitoring of population movements. The objective of the exercise is to inform preparedness and response planning.