Event Tracking

Although included within this cumulative displacement estimate- the current Movement Alert #98 reports on recent attacks recorded in Macomia, Chiure and Mecu¬ between 8 to 16 February that displaced 4,212 individuals. Within this reporting period, arrivals of displaced families have been mapped across villages of Ancuabe, Macomia, Chiure, Muidumbe, Quissanga, Metuge, Montepuez, Mecufi¬, Erati and Ibo.
Of the total individuals displaced between 8-16 February, 249 families with 900 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centres of Chiure (Maningane, Muajaja, and Namisir) 143 families with 424 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centres of Macomia (Nanga A and Nanga B), 15 families with 64 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centre of Montepuez (Ntele), 18 families with 72 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centre of Metuge (Ngunga), 10 families with 19 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centre of Muidumbe (Lutete) 2 families with 16 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centre of Mueda (Lyanda) and 3 families with 8 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centres of Ancuabe (Cujupane, Nanjua).

Cantons: Alajuela, Cartago, Corredores, Desamparados, Heredia, Liberia, Los Chiles, San Carlos, San José, Santa Ana y Tibás

Costa Rica, like the other countries in the Central American region, has been characterized as a migratory corridor for people who transit by land from the south to the north of America and whose destination is the countries in the north of the continent. This flow on the move through the Americas is mainly made up of people from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, Ecuador, as well as people from other countries in South America, Africa and Asia.

According to estimations from IOM Costa Rica, during December 37,436 people entered the country, an approximate average of 1,208 people per day and estimating a increase of 30% compared to December 2023. In addition, 1,407 people stranded in the monitored shelters were identified and 732 people stranded in the public places visited.

Between 22 December to 12 February, a series of sporadic attacks and fear of attacks by Non-state Armed Groups in Macomia, Chiure, Mecufi, Mocimboa da Praia, and Muidumbe triggered the cumulative displacement 12,963 individuals/2,047 families.

Although included within this cumulative displacement estimate- the current Movement Alert #97 reports on recent attacks recorded in Macomia, Chiure and Mecufi between 8 to 14 February that displaced 2,114 individuals. Within this reporting period, arrivals of displaced families have been mapped across villages of Ancuabe, Macomia, Chiure, Muidumbe, Quissanga, Metuge, Montepuez, Mecufi, Erati and Ibo.

Of the total individuals displaced between 8-14 February, 128 families with 348 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Macomia (Nanga A and Nanga B), 190 families with 676 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Chiure (Maningane, Muajaja, and Namisir), 15 families with 64 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Montepuez (Ntele), 17 families with 68 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Metuge (Ngunga), 2 families with 16 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Mueda (Lyanda) and 3 families with 8 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Ancuabe (Cujupane, Nanjua).

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.

La période allant du 28 janvier au 12 février 2024 est particulièrement caractérisée par une expansion des hostilités dans les territoires de Masisi en chefferie , Rutshuru et Nyiragongo. Les endroits les plus touchés dans le Masisi sont les chefferies Bashali et Bahunde, le groupement Bukombo dans le Rutshuru et les groupements Buhumba et Kibumba dans le Nyiragongo.

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 28 janvier au 12 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.

The period from 28 January to 12 February 2024 was particularly marked by an expansion of hostilities in the territories of Masisi, Rutshuru and Nyiragongo. The most affected areas identified are located in Masisi (the Bashali and Bahunde chefferies), the Bukombo groupement in Rutshuru and the Buhumba and Kibumba groupement in Nyiragongo.

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 28 January and 12 February 2024.

La DTM a identifié 1,772 personnes affectées, dont 327 personnes déplacées par les pluies torrentielles et les vents violents dans les provinces de Rutana, Cibitoke et Bubanza

This information was collected following various armed attacks that occurred in several neighborhoods of the capital since 5 February, in the municipalities of Carrefour, Cité Soleil and Tabarre. This report is an update of the one published on 11 February and other updates will be published depending on the evolution of displacement. A total of 9,901 people have been displaced following these attacks, including 7,261 following attacks in neighborhoods bordering the municipalities of Cité Soleil and Tabarre as well as 2,640 following those in the municipality of Carrefour. Most of these people (90%) took refuge in areas located in the West district and the rest left for provinces, notably towards Nippes (5%) and Center (3%). The majority (63%) took refuge with host families and 37% in 13 sites (all located in the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Area, in the West district), including 3 sites which already existed before these incidents and 10 newly created

Between 22 December to 12 February, a series of sporadic attacks and fear of attacks by Non-state  Armed Groups in Macomia, Mecufi, Mocimboa da Praia, and Muidumbe  triggered  the  cumulative   displacement  10,849  individuals/1,478 families.

Although included within this cumulative displacement estimate- the current Movement Alert #96  reports on recent attacks recorded in Macomia, Chiure and Mecufi between 8 to 12 February that  displaced 812 individuals. Within this reporting period, arrivals of displaced families have been  mapped across villages of Macomia, Chiure, Metuge, Montepuez, Mecufi, Erati and Ibo.Of the total individuals displaced between 8-12 February, 47 families with 139 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Macomia (Nanga A and Nanga B), 35 families with 108 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Chiure (Maningane, Muajaja, and Namisir), 10 families with 45 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Montepuez (Ntele), and 2 families with 22 individuals have taken refuge in displacement centers of Metuge (Ngunga).

This information was collected following various armed attacks that occurred in several neighborhoods of the capital since 05 February, in the municipalities of Carrefour, Cité Soleil and Tabarre. A total of 2,686 people have been displaced following these attacks, including 1,819 following attacks in the municipality of Carrefour and 867 following those in neighborhoods bordering the municipalities of Cité Soleil and Tabarre. The majority of displaced populations (94%) took refuge with host families and 6% in two sites (100 people at the Place Clercine site, in the municipality of Tabarre, which already existed before these incidents and 380 people were already accommodated there. Thus, around 480 people are now at this site. In addition, 54 people have taken refuge in a newly created site in the Ramoth de Marin school in the municipality of Croix-Des-Bouquets).