Event Tracking

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.

This information was collected following armed attacks that occurred on 8 and 9 March 2024 in the 5th municipality section Pays Pourri, in the municipality of Ganthier located in the West department. A total of 1,470 persons (400 households) were displaced following these attacks. All of them took refuge with relatives, in host families. It should be noted that in less than 3 months this municipality (and the same municipality section) suffered two armed attacks whereas in the past it had almost never suffered any (see ETT 32.1 for more details on the attack that occurred in December 2023).

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.

Between 26 February and 03 March 2024, a total of 2,252 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Damboa, Gubio, Gwoza, Kaga, Magumeri, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State and in Geidam and Gulani LGAs of Yobe State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (1,039 individuals or 46%), family re-unification (393 individuals or 18%), fear of attack (231 individuals or 10%), military operations (166 individuals or 7%), improved security (162 individuals or 7%), seasonal farming (135 individuals or 6%) and access to humanitarian support (126 individuals or 6%).

Between 19 and 25 February 2024, a total of 2,037 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Gwoza, Kala/Balge and Monguno Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Fufore, Ganye, Gombi, Guyuk, 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 (638 individuals or 31%), improved security (419 individuals or 21%), family re-unification (399 individuals or 20%), seasonal farming (235 individuals or 11%), military operations (177 individuals or 9%), fear of attack (107 individuals or 5%) and access to humanitarian support (62 individuals or 3%).

Between 12 and 18 February 2024, a total of 3,460 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Damboa, Gubio, Gwoza, Kala/Balge, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State and Badei, Fune, Gujba, Gulani, Machina and Potiskum LGAs of Yobe State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: fear of attack (1,918 individuals or 55%), family re-unification (504 individuals or 15%), poor living conditions (313 individuals or 9%), military operation (203 individuals or 6%), improved security (199 individuals or 6%), seasonal farming (135 individuals or 4%), access to humanitarian support (114 individuals or 3%) and attacks (74 individuals or 2%).

On 2 March 2024, a fire broke out in Muna El-Badawy camp in Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. The fire damaged and destroyed the shelters and belongings of numerous displaced households. There was a report of one fatality and no injuries reported. The fire impacted 287 emergency shelters, affecting 1,799 individuals in 257 households. The affected individuals included 1,539 children, 131 women and 129 men.
Of all the needs identified, food, shelter and non-food items (NFI) were the most prevalent. Other needs included water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and psychosocial support. As a preventive measure against fire outbreaks, most communities need fire-resistant materials for their shelters and detached shelters.

On 03 March 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Kanwa, Kadamasa, Takurawa, Marmaru and Bako Gebe in Zurmi ward of Zurmi LGA in Zamfara State. The attacks damaged and destroyed 35 shelters and the belongings of numerous households in the communities.
There were reports of 21 injuries and no fatalities were reported. The attacks affected 7,093 individuals in 1,012 households. The affected individuals included 3,973 children, 2,038 women and 1,082 men.
Of all the needs identified, food, shelter and non-food items were the most prevalent.

On 18 February 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Doka in Idon ward of Kajuru LGA and Ungwan Fatuka in Gayam ward of Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna State. Forty-five shelters and properties of multiple households were damaged or destroyed in the communities as a result of the attacks. There were reports of 11 injuries and 11 fatalities. The attacks affected 4,826 individuals in 929 households. The affected individuals included 2,919 children, 1,070 women and 837 men. On 19 and 25 February 2024, farmer-herder clashes occurred in the communities of Kendev in Mbaikyor ward of Kwande LGA, Ortwav in Ikyaghev ward of Gwer LGA and Tse-Agena in Borikyo ward of Ukum LGA in Benue State. Two hundred and ninety shelters and properties of multiple households were damaged or destroyed in the communities as a result of the attacks. There were reports of 26 injuries and four fatalities. The attacks affected 1,747 individuals in 290 households. The affected individuals included 713 children, 565 women and 469 men.