Event Tracking

• Almost 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 renewed 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 counted 101,347 returnees and over 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. Nearly 10,000 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 05 and 11 February 2024, a total of 3,260 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Gwoza, Kaga, 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, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State and Busari, Damaturu, Nguru, Potiskum and Tarmuwa LGAs of Yobe State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: fear of attack (1,490 individuals or 46%), poor living conditions (549 individuals or 17%), family re-unification (442 individuals or 14%), improved security (278 individuals or 8%), seasonal farming (183 individuals or 6%), access to humanitarian support (180 individuals or 5%), military operations (101 individuals or 3%) and attacks (37 individuals or 1%).

Between 29 January and 04 February 2024, a total of 1,578 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Gwoza, Kaga, Konduga, Kwaya/Kusar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (264 individuals or 17%), seasonal farming (253 individuals or 16%), military operations (239 individuals or 15%), family re-unification (229 individuals or 14%), access to humanitarian support (225 individuals or 14%), improved security (182 individuals or 12%), fear of attack (154 individuals or 10%) and attacks (32 individuals or 2%).

Between 22 and 28 January 2024, a total of 2,198 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, Hawul, Kaga, Kala/Balge, Mafa, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Fufore, Ganye, 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.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: family re-unification (532 individuals or 24%), poor living conditions (517 individuals or 24%), access to humanitarian support (321 individuals or 15%), improved security (310 individuals or 14%), fear of attack (214 individuals or 10%), seasonal farming (182 individuals or 8%), military operations (113 individuals or 5%) and attacks (7 individuals or <1%).

Between 15 and 21 January 2024, a total of 2,649 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Gwoza, Hawul, Kala/Balge, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State and in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions (995 individuals or 38%), family re-unification (408 individuals or 15%), fear of attack (399 individuals or 15%), improved security (310 individuals or 12%), access to humanitarian support (260 individuals or 10%), seasonal farming (161 individuals or 6%), military operations (83 individuals or 3%) attacks (33 individuals or 1%).

On 04 February 2024, a fire broke out in Government Girls Secondary School Camp, Mafa, Mafa Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State. The fire damaged and destroyed shelters and belongings of several IDP household. There were no reported injuries or fatalities.
The fire impacted 12 emergency shelters, affecting 1,260 individuals in 201 households. The affected individuals included 712 children, 622 women and 638 men.

On 06 and 07 February 2024, fires broke out in GSSSS camp Monguno, and Mashamari Kuluye camp of Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, which destroyed the shelters and possessions of many Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Many personal items have been lost in the fire, including food items and non-food items. Three fatalities were reported after the incident.
The fire destroyed 58 self-made/makeshift shelters affecting 391 individuals in 58 households. The affected individuals included 223 children, 88 women and 80 men.

Between 20 and 22 January 2024, a non-state armed group (NSAG) carried out attacks in Hausari and Kalallawa/Gabai wards in Geidam and Damaturu LGAs of Yobe State, leading to the displacement of a large number of the affected population. 
As a result of the attack, a total of 452 individuals from 79 households were displaced from their homes forcing them to seek refuge in nearby communities or makeshift shelters.

On 6 January 2024, a Non-State Armed Group (NSAG) carried out an attack in Gujba, Asheikri and Gabir/Maduri wards in Gujba, Geidam and Damaturu LGAs of Yobe State, leading to a substantial wave of population displacement. 
As a result of the attack, a total of 9,965 individuals from 1,536 households were displaced from their homes forcing them to seek refuge in nearby communities or makeshift shelters.

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 17 February 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 496 households (HH) (2,976 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 11 and 17 February 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 36 households (216 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (20 HHs) – Ma’rib City (9 HHs), Ma’rib (8 HHs), Harib (3 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ma’rib and Sanaa.
• Al Hodeidah (7 HHs) – Hays (6 HHs), Al Khukhah (1 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Ta’iz (4 HHs) – Maqbanah (3 HHs), Al Qahirah (1 HHs) districts. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Al Hodeidah (9 HHs) – Hays (6 HHs), At Tuhayta (2 HHs), Al Qanawis (1 HHs) districts.
• Ta’iz (8 HHs) – Maqbanah (5 HHs), Sharab As Salam (2 HHs), Sabir Al Mawadim (1 HHs) districts.
• Ma’rib (7 HHs) – Harib (6 HHs), Majzar (1 HHs) districts.

IOM identified 56 households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 04 - 10 February 2024, in the governorates of Ma’rib (27 HHs), Ta’iz (20 HHs), Al Hodeidah (9 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.