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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 November 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 3,112 households (HH) (18,672 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 3 and 9 November 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 30 households (180 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (21 HH) – Ma’rib City (10 HHs), Ma’rib (9 HHs), Harib (2 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Jawf and Ibb.
• Al Hodeidah (5 HHs) – Al Khukhah (4 HHs), Hays (1 HH) districts. All displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Ta’iz (4 HHs) – Jabal Habashi (4 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Al Hodeidah (8 HHs) – At Tuhayta (3 HHs), Jabal Ras (2 HHs), Al Marawiah (1 HH) districts.
• Ta’iz (7 HHs) – Maqbanah (4 HHs), Ash Shamayatayn (1 HH), Al Makha (1 HH) districts.
• Ibb (5 HHs) – An Nadirah (2 HHs), Hobeish (1 HH), Hazm Al Odayn (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 22 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 27 October - 02 November 2024, in the governorates of Ta’iz (12 HHs), Ma’rib (8 HHs), and Al Hodeidah (2 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

• 23 October and 08 of November 2024, attacks in Mueda, Muidumbe, Mocimboa da Praia and Nangade displaced 4,095 individuals; urgent needs include food and shelter as detailed in Movement Alert #116.
• Displacement trends between 23 October and 08 of November 2024, show a spike at 1,070 individuals on 28 October and 1,114 on the 7 November, indicating intensified movement due to increased attacks and fear of violence.
• Current movement patterns show Nangade (Litingina) to Nangade Sede and M’Tamba within Nangade district as the largest displacement flow with 2,053 individuals, followed by Chapa (Oumba) to Chapa (Nanhala) with 1,667 individuals alongside smaller movements from Diaca, Mapate, and Mbau to nearby safer areas, highlighting the spread of displacement within local communities.

Between 28 October and 3 November 2024, a total of 826 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.

TT assessments identified the following movement triggers: farmer-herders clash (190 individuals or 23%), fear of attack (168 individuals or 20%), poor living conditions (165 individuals or 20%), government re-integration (83 individuals or 10%), access to humanitarian support (72 individuals or 9%), seasonal farming (68 individuals or 8%), attacks (50 individuals or 6%) and flood (30 individuals or 4%).

Between 21 and 27 October 2024, a total of 1,207 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. 

ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: seasonal farming (408 individuals or 34%), poor living conditions (265 individuals or 22%), improved security (153 individuals or 13%), attack (118 individuals or 10%), flood (72 individuals or 6%), access to humanitarian support (53 individuals or 4%), fear of attack (49 individuals or 4%), farmers-herders clash (39 individuals or 3%), communal clash (25 individuals or 2%) and government re-integration (25 individuals or 2%).

On 31 October 2024, a clash occurred between farmers and herders in the communities of Tse Uja and Tse Ule in Mbatian ward, Ukum local government area (LGA), Benue State. This incident affected a total of 64 individuals across 15 households, including 36 children, 18 women and 10 men. The clash resulted in 17 injuries and six fatalities.
Additionally, on 01 November 2024, farmers and herders clash occurred in the community of Tse Atem in Borikyo ward, Ukum LGA, Benue State. This clash affected 45 individuals across eight households. The affected individuals included 21 children, 13 women and 11 men. Nine injuries were reported as a result of this clash.

Between 28 October and 3 November 2024, 491 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State, including the Logo local government area (LGA).

On 23 October 2024, a clash occurred between farmers and herders in the community of Tse Anyinyi in Borkiyo ward, Ukum local government area (LGA), Benue State. This incident affected a total of 103 individuals across 21 households, including 49 children, 32 women and 21 men. During the same period, a separate communal clash took place in the community of Ukpute in Ukpa-Ainu Ette ward, Oju LGA, Benue State. This clash affected 53 individuals across 11 households, who were displaced to Oyiwo HC in Ukpa-Ainu Ette ward. The affected individuals included 17 children, 15 women and 21 men. The conflicts resulted in five injuries and three fatalities.
Additionally, on 27 October 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Daba in Kungurki ward, Kaura Namoda LGA, Zamfara State. This attack affected 579 individuals across 123 households, with 46 individuals displaced to the community of Hayin Bakuso in S/Baura S/Mafara ward. The affected individuals included 323 children, 140 women and 116 men. Two injuries were reported as a result of this attack.

On 16, 18, and 19 October 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Tse Adieku in Mbatian ward of Ukum local government area (LGA) and River Chu bridge Ahume area in Saghev/Ukusu ward of Gwer West. Farmer-herders clash also occurred within the same period in the community Tse Ule in Mbatian ward of Ukum LGA, all in Benue State. 
Additionally, on 17 and 19 October 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Ihuru and Yelwa in Bass/Kukoki ward of Shiroro LGA in Niger State. Twenty injuries and seven fatalities were reported. The attacks affected 454 individuals in 75 households and displaced 208 individuals from the community of Yelwa to Erena camp and Kuta camp in Bangajiya ward. The affected included 293 children, 95 women and 66 men.

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.