Event Tracking

• Nearly 700,000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan. IOM estimates that more than 144,015 among them are Chadian returnees and expects this number to rise to 150,000 by the end of March 2024, due to ongoing conflict in Darfur.

• IOM, as the lead agency for the returnee response, collaborates with a range of operational partners including the Government of Chad, UNHCR, OCHA, LWF, PUI, UNICEF, MSF, UNFPA, LMI, ICRC, IRC, ACTED, the Chadian Red Cross, HELP-Tchad, ATURAD, Concern Worldwide, COOPI, INTERSOS, and WFP.

• In coordination with CNARR and humanitarian organizations, IOM has registered 101,347 returnees and identified 356 third-country nationals (from South Sudan, Niger, Ethiopia, the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Uganda) in 47 localities in three provinces.

• Most of the returnees currently live in spontaneous locations near the border and are in urgent need of food, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter, household items, health, and protection.

• IOM is relocating returnees from Adre to the newly developed returnee community of Tongori, Ouaddaï province, where it offers them shelters, WASH, NFI, and Protection/MHPSS assistance. Over 11,000 individuals have so far been relocated. IOM is also developing the site of Deguessa, Sila province, with shelter, WASH, and Protection/MHPSS assistance for the benefit of over 25,000 returnees.

• IOM is coordinating with local authorities and diplomatic representations for the voluntary return to their home countries of third-country nationals (TCNs) from countries including Ethiopia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Niger, and Cameroon previously living in Sudan and displaced to eastern Chad.

Between 22 December 2023 to 25 February 2024, sporadic attacks and fear of attacks by Non-state Armed Groups in Macomia, Chiure, Mecufi, Mocimboa da Praia, and Muidumbe triggered the cumulative displacement 71,681 individuals/15,470 families. [For more see Emergency Tracking Online Dashboard]. The current Movement Alert #101 reports on recent attacks recorded in Chiure, Macomia, and Mecufi between 8 to 25 February that displaced 58,116 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 24 February 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 552 households (HH) (3,312 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 18 and 24 February 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 21 households (126 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (16 HHs) – Ma’rib City (13 HHs), Ma’rib (3 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ma’rib and Al Hodeidah.
• Ad Dali (2 HHs) – Al Azariq (2 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate originated from Ad Dali and Ta’iz.
• Ta’iz (2 HHs) – Al Makha (2 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Ma’rib (5 HHs) – Rahabah (3 HHs), Harib (2 HHs) districts.
• Ta’iz (5 HHs) – Mawiyah (2 HHs), Al Mudhaffar (1 HH), At Taiziyah (1 HH) districts.
• Al Hodeidah (5 HHs) – Bajil (2 HHs), Al Hali (1 HH), Jabal Ras (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 35 households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 11 - 17 February 2024, in the governorates of Ta’iz (14 HHs), Ma’rib (12 HHs), and Al Hodeidah (9 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

Between 22 December 2023 to 21 February 2024, sporadic attacks and fear of attacks by Non-state Armed Groups in Macomia, Chiure, Mecufi, Mocimboa da Praia, and Muidumbe triggered the cumulative displacement 64,941 individuals/13,935 families. [For more see Emergency Tracking Online Dashboard]. The current Movement Alert #100 reports on recent attacks recorded in Macomia, Chiure and Mecufi between 8 to 22 February that displaced 51,376 individuals.

Depuis 2022, la région orientale de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), en particulier le Nord-Kivu, est en proie à un conflit dévastateur qui s'est intensifié et est devenu de plus en plus complexe au fil du temps, avec le potentiel d'atteindre des niveaux sans précédent dans le Nord-Kivu. Cette crise se caractérise par une multitude d'acteurs armés en conflit, une importante population déplacée et une population encore plus importante en manque d'aide humanitaire. Le conflit actuel entre le groupe M23 et les Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) et leurs alliés a été une source majeure de violence et d'instabilité dans la région.

Le début du déploiement du personnel de la force régionale de la Communauté de développement de l’Afrique australe (SADC) a été signalé depuis le 28 décembre 2023. Cette initiative intervient dans un contexte marqué par une recrudescence des combats entre les Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) et ses alliés d’une part, et le groupe M23 d’autre part. L’exacerbation de tension depuis les semaines passée a provoqué un déplacement continu des populations de communautés hôtes et de personnes déplacées préalablement installées dans des sites ou dans des familles d’accueil sur l’axe Sake-Bweremana vers la province du Sud-Kivu en territoire de Kalehe et vers Goma et ses environs. Des nouveaux sites et des besoins humanitaires urgents ont été créé en dépit des interventions déjà amorcées.

Depuis le début de la crise, l'OIM, par le biais de la DTM continue à mener une série d'évaluations rapides, y compris le suivi des urgences (EET/ERM), l'analyse des crises et enregistrement avec priorité de répondre aux besoins immédiats d'information en vue de comprendre la dynamique des déplacements et les besoins. Ce rapport présente les résultats des évaluations menées dans les différentes zones de déplacement et de retour du 13 au 21 février 2024.

Since 2022, the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in particular North Kivu, has been gripped by a devastating conflict that has intensified and become increasingly complex over time, with the potential to reach unprecedented levels in the province. This crisis is characterised by an abundance of armed actors in the conflict, a large-scale displacement and an increasing number of population in need of humanitarian aid. The ongoing conflict between the M23 group and the Forces Armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) and their allies has been a major source of violence and instability in the region. The start of the deployment of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional force has been announced for 28 December 2023. This initiative comes as a response to renewed fighting between the FARDC and its allies on the one hand, and the M23 group on the other.

The period from 13 to 19 February 2024 was particularly characterised by a precarious lull in the territory of Nyiragongo and Rutshuru on the one hand and the continuation of hostilities in the territory of Masisi on the other. Heavy artillery projectiles continue to cause human damage in Sake and Mubambiro. Since the beginning of the crisis, IOM, through its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), has continued conducting a series of rapid assessments, including emergency monitoring (EET/ERM), crisis analysis and registration with the aim of responding to immediate information needs in order to understand displacement dynamics.

This report presents the results of assessments carried out in the various displacement and return areas between 13 and 21 February 2024.

Between 1 January and 20 February 2024, armed bandits carried out attacks on various communities Ampang ward, Kombul ward, Mangu ward and Mangu I ward in Plateau State. The specific communities affected include Bakin Kasuwa, Anguwan Sarki, Kofar Fada, Sabon Gari, Mairana, Mangu, Kinat, Kwahasalalek, Sabgoro, Matele, Dis, Panyam and Gangaran Kwata. The attacks affected 2,003 individuals and displaced them to communities of Nahuta, Banko, Unguwan Magaji, Gwaltukurwa, Lusa, Gajiwal and Kuletu in Dass LGA, Rimi Zayam, Anguwan Sarki, Sabon Gari, Nasarawa, Anguwan Rimi, Kawuli, Kara, Kassa B, Juwait, Kampawul and Rinji in Toro LGA, Boto, Anguwan Geate, Kofar Bai, Pans Sarki and Lere Primary School in Tafawa Balewa LGA and Liman Katagum in Bauchi LGA, all in Bauchi State. As a result of the attacks, 66 fatalities and 62 injuries were reported.

On 02 August, a land dispute erupted between the Mbakume (Mbaivur) and Mbasombo communities in Ikpayongo Town. The clash affected 156 individuals and displaced 155 individuals from Ikpayongo Town to Ichuwa IDP camp. As a result of the clash, one fatality and six injuries were reported.

On 26 July, armed bandits attacked Kango Garacce community in Maru LGA and Damaga community in Maradun LGA; all in Zamfara State. The attacks affected 608 individuals and displaced 416 individuals from Kango Garacce community to Maru Town, and 165 individuals from Damaga community to Maradun North community. As a result of the attacks, 27 fatalities and 77 injuries were reported.
On 29 July, armed bandits attacked Garin Zaki community in Batsari LGA in Katsina State. The attack affected 1,004 individuals and displaced 1,002 individuals to Batsari Town. As a result of the attack, two fatalities and 11 injuries were reported.