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The baseline assessment was conducted in 2 Districts (Kisoro & Isingiro) and 1 City (Mbarara City) in Southwestern sub-region of Uganda at the sub county level (19 sub-counties/Admin 2). The baseline assessment was crucial for identifying the numbers and locations of target populations (refugees, returnees & the host community) and understanding the impact of refugees on the host community.

The findings reveal that economic factors (32%), food scarcity (30%), and family reunification (13%) are the top three reasons for most refugees movements out of the settlement. Mbarara City hosts a larger proportion of refugees within the community (51%) compared to Isingiro, hosting Nakivale settlement (42%), and Kisoro, which contains the transit center (7%). Additionally, a higher percentage of departing refugees are male (57%), predominantly aged between 18 and 45. 

Results showed that many refugees return to settlements mainly for family reunification (46%), with other reasons including economic factors (28%) and food shortages (23%). Refugees primarily find livelihoods in casual labor (78%), trade (75%), and farming (66%). Their presence has increased the labor supply (45%), provided economic benefits (28%), and improved access to social services (9%).

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.

Ce rapport présente une vue d'ensemble détaillée de la situation actuelle du déplacement au niveau du pays en République démocratique du Congo (RDC), collectée par la DTM RDC. Il contient une analyse des données déjà publiées par l'OIM en septembre 2024 et complète l'Aperçu du Déplacement Interne récemment publié.

Ce Rapport sur le Déplacement Interne combine des données provenant d'un Mobility Tracking (MT) ciblé dans les quatre provinces orientales du pays (mis en oeuvre entre juillet et août 2024) ainsi que d'un exercice séparé (déployé sous le nom de MT Light), couvrant les 22 provinces restantes, pour lesquelles les données ont été collectées entre juin et juillet 2024.

La RDC est confrontée à une situation complexe de déplacement interne avec un ensemble varié de facteurs et d’impacts. Dans les provinces de l’est du pays, les conflits armés et l’insécurité sont depuis longtemps les principaux facteurs des déplacements prolongés à grande échelle que connaît la région. En plus de la crise humanitaire à grande échelle dans l’est du pays, d’autres zones de la RDC ont connu des conflits, l’insécurité et des catastrophes naturelles. Une compréhension complète de la situation des déplacements dans l’ensemble de la RDC est vitale pour informer l’aide humanitaire à court terme, ainsi que pour engager un plus grand nombre d’acteurs impliqués dans la programmation à long terme.

This report presents a detailed overview of the current country-level displacement situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as collected by DTM DRC. It contains analysis of data already published by DTM in September 2024 and accompanies the recently published Internal Displacement Overview.

The Internal Displacement Report combines data from targeted Mobility Tracking (MT) in the country’s four eastern provinces (conducted between July and August 2024) as well as from a separate exercise (known as MT Light), covering the remaining 22 provinces, for which data was collected between June and July 2024.

The DRC has a complex internal displacement situation with a diverse set of drivers and impacts. In the country’s eastern provinces, armed conflict and insecurity have long been the primary drivers of the large-scale protracted displacement that the region experiences. On top of the large-scale humanitarian crisis in the east of the country, other regions of the DRC have experienced conflict, insecurity, and disasters such as floods and landslides.  

A complete understanding of the displacement situation across the entire DRC is vital to inform both near-term humanitarian assistance, as well as engaging a wider array of stakeholders involved in long-term programming.

In South Sudan, a multifaceted humanitarian crisis is currently unfolding, driven by a combination of factors including communal conflicts, land disputes, widespread insecurity, violence, natural disasters, and cross-border displacement. These elements have created a challenging environment for the population, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation. The ongoing instability has led to significant disruptions in livelihoods and access to basic services, leaving many communities vulnerable and in urgent need of assistance.

In the month of September 2024, Juba, Fangak, Fashoda, and Wau Counties witnessed the arrival of 7,481 returnees. All these individuals returned as a result of the ongoing crisis in Sudan. This movement highlights the impact of the ongoing Sudan conflict, forcing thousands to flee and seek safety. While returnees are hopeful about reintegrating into their communities, they might face significant challenges in rebuilding their lives.

South Sudan is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by extensive internal displacements. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, flooding, insecurity, violence, natural disasters, and cross-border movements.

In the month of September 2024, enumerators from the Displacement Tracking Matrix documented significant flood-induced displacements affecting 44,497 individuals. The majority of these displacements occurred in Northern Bahr el Ghazal where 14,455 individuals were displaced to Aweil East, 11,756 to Aweil West and 9,030 to Aweil North. Additionally, 11,930 individuals were displaced to Abyei Administrative Area, while Jonglei and Western Bahr el Ghazal saw 6,500 and 995 individuals displaced to Fangak and Jur River, respectively.

The effect of these displacements calls for urgent humanitarian intervention among the affected population. Those who have been displaced identified their most pressing requirements as being in dire need of food, health and shelter.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pakistan’s FM provides key insights into the overall migration trends of Afghan nationals returning to Afghanistan, as well as an overview of the profiles of Afghan returnees and their mobility patterns, exploring routes, vulnerabilities, demographics and social characteristics. Between 1 and 15 October, DTM border monitors (BMs) interviewed 515 heads of households through a Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) form, while 11,513 Afghan returnees were identified through five border crossing points (BCPs) (see map 1). For more information on FM methodology, see page 5.

HIGHLIGHTS

• During this reporting period, DTM teams have observed an increase of eight per cent in returns compared to the last two weeks of September 2024.
• Cumulatively, from 15 September 2023, 746,330 individuals have returned to Afghanistan. Thirty-four per cent (255,439 individuals) of this total have returned since 1 January 2024.
• Most of the returnees are undocumented Afghans (83%), followed by PoR holders (15%) and ACC holders (2%).
• Compared to previous reporting periods, fewer Afghans cited fear of arrest (62%) as a reason for returning, while the inability to pay rent (51%) and utilities (47%) has grown in significance.

South Sudan is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by extensive internal displacements. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, natural disasters, and cross-border movements.

Between October 1 and 15, 2024, a series of localized conflicts resulted in the displacement of 4,945 individuals in Tonj East County and 2,573 in Tonj North County. Information gathered from key informants indicates that these displacements were predominantly instigated by localized conflicts. As a consequence of these incidents, there has been a significant surge in urgent humanitarian needs among the affected populations. The displaced individuals have identified shelter, food, and non-food items as their three most pressing requirements, necessitating immediate humanitarian assistance.

The situation in South Sudan remains critical, as ongoing conflicts continue to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. Immediate intervention is essential to address the urgent needs of those affected by displacement.

South Sudan is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by extensive internal displacements. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, flooding, insecurity, violence, natural disasters, and cross-border movements.

Between 1st and 15th October 2024, enumerators from the Displacement Tracking Matrix documented significant disaster (flood) related displacements affecting 10,719 individuals. The majority of these displacements occurred in Northern Bahr el Ghazal where 7,775 individuals were displaced to Aweil West, 1,954 to Mayom County in Unity State, and 990 to Abyei Administrative Area.

The effect of these displacements calls for urgent humanitarian intervention among the affected population. Those who have been displaced identified their most pressing requirements as being in dire need of food, shelter, and non-food items.