Event Tracking

La province du Nord-Kivu, est confrontée à un conflit persistant caractérisé par la présence de divers acteurs armés tels que le groupe Mouvement du 23 mars (M23/AFC) les Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) et leurs allies. La persistance de ce conflit, l'expansion de la zone d'influence du groupe M23 et l'activité d'autres groupes armés dans et autour de la ville de Goma (capitale de la province du Nord-Kivu) ont accru les défis sécuritaires et humanitaires.

Les efforts conjoints des acteurs régionaux et internationaux pour trouver une solution pacifique au conflit et faciliter le dialogue entre la RDC et le Rwanda ont abouti à la signature d'un accord de cessez-le-feu le 30 juillet 2024. Malgré ces efforts et le cessez-le-feu qui en a résulté, la période du 15 août au 30 septembre 2024 a été marquée par des affrontements impliquant le groupe M23, les forces liées au gouvernement congolais et d'autres groupes armés dans l'ensemble des territoires de Masisi, Rutshuru et Nyiragongo.

Les deux parties se sont fréquemment accusées mutuellement de violations du cessez-le-feu, ce qui a provoqué de nouveaux déplacements, des déplacements secondaires et de nouveaux déplacements de populations déjà rentrées chez elles. La situation est aggravée par les oppositions entre les différents groupes armés qui luttent pour le contrôle des localités face à l'expansion du M23.

Les déplacements prolongés et l'accès limité à l’assistance humanitaire continuent d'exacerber la complexité de la crise et la situation des populations déplacées et retournées. Goma et les zones adjacentes du Nord et du Sud-Kivu accueillent un grand nombre de personnes déplacées et manquent de ressources pour leur apporter un soutien suffisant.

Depuis le début de la crise, l'OIM, par le biais de la Matrice de Suivi des Déplacements (DTM), a continué à mener des évaluations rapides dans les territoires touchés, y compris le suivi des situations d'urgence (EET/ERM) et des analyses de crise, et enregistrer les nouveaux arrivants, dans le but de répondre aux besoins d'information immédiats concernant la dynamique des déplacements et les besoins humanitaires afférents.

Ce rapport présente les résultats des évaluations menées dans les zones de déplacement et de retour, entre le 30 juillet et le 9 octobre 2024, liées à la crise M23.

The province of North Kivu faces ongoing conflict characterised by the presence of various armed actors, notably the Mouvement du 23 mars (M23), the Congo River Alliance (AFC), the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the regional forces of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The persistence of this conflict, the expansion of the M23’s area of influence, and the activity of other armed groups in and around the city of Goma (the capital of North Kivu province), have increased security and humanitarian challenges.

Joint efforts by regional and international players to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and facilitate a dialogue between the DRC and Rwanda led to the signing of a ceasefire agreement on 30 July 2024. In spite of these efforts, and resulting ceasefire, the period from 15 August to 30 September 2024 was marked by attacks and clashes involving M23, government forces, and other armed groups throughout Masisi, Rutshuru and Nyiragongo territories. There have been frequent accusations by both sides accusing the other of ceasefire violations, which have provoked new displacement, secondary displacement, and the displacement of previously returned populations. The situation is aggravated by rivalries between the various armed groups fighting for control of localities against M23 expansion.

Prolonged displacement and limited access to humanitarian aid continue to exacerbate the complexity of the crisis and the situations of both displaced and returnee populations. Goma and the adjacent cities to both North and South Kivu are hosting large numbers of displaced people and lack the resources to provide them with sufficient support.

Since the beginning of the crisis, IOM, via the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), has continued to conduct rapid assessments in affected territories, including emergency monitoring (EET/ERM), crisis analysis, and registration, with the purpose of addressing immediate information needs surrounding displacement dynamics and humanitarian aid.

This report presents the results of the assessments carried out in the areas of displacement and return, between 30 July and 9 October 2024, linked to the ongoing M23 crisis.

Between 30 September and 6 October 2024, a total of 1,195 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.

ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: seasonal farming (422 individuals or 35%), improved security (202 individuals or 17%), flood (107 individuals or 9%), attack (107 individuals or 9%), poor living conditions (107 individuals or 9%), government re-integration (80 individuals or 7%), fear of attack (73 individuals or 6%), military operations (49 individuals or 4%) and family re-unification (48 individual or 4%).

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 12 October 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 2,856 households (HH) (17,136 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 6 and 12 October 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 22 households (132 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma'rib (20 HHs) – Ma'rib City (15 HHs), Ma'rib (3 HHs), Harib (2 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah and Al Bayda.
• Al Hodeidah (2 HHs) – Hays (2 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Al Hodeidah (8 HHs) – Alluhayah (2 HHs), Al Qanawis (2 HHs), Hays (2 HHs) districts.
• Al Bayda (3 HHs) – Al Quraishyah (2 HHs), Rada (1 HHs) districts.
• Taiz (2 HHs) – Jabal Habashi (1 HHs), Al Misrakh (1 HHs) districts.

IOM identified 15 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 29 September - 05 October 2024, in the governorates of Al Hodeidah (9 HHs), and Marib (6 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

This information was gathered following armed attacks that occurred on 10th October in the municipality of Arcahaie, in the 1st communal section of Boucassin. A total of 4,674 individuals (1,067 households) were displaced as a result of these attacks. All these individuals sought refuge in the same municipality of Arcahaie, with 57% of them staying with relatives as host families, while 43% in 3 sites. Updates will be disseminated by DTM based on observations of new movements related to these attacks.

On 30 September 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Janbako in Janbako ward of Maradun LGA in Zamfara State. The attack affected 206 individuals in 42 households, including 115 children, 50 women and 41 men. Additionally, 32 individuals were displaced to the community of Maradun South in Maradun LGA.
On 02 and 03 October 2024, farmer/herder clashes occurred in the communities of Eguma in Ogwule Ogbaulu ward of Agatu local government area (LGA), Adam HC in Mbaikyor ward of Kwande LGA and Tse Anyom in Mbatian ward of Ukum LGA, all in Benue State. There were reports of two injuries and 10 fatalities. The clashes affected 1,280 individuals in 271 households, including 683 children, 300 women and 297 men. The clashes displaced 11 individuals from Eguma community to Usha community in Ogwule ward and four individuals from Adam HC community to Nyihemba HC in Mbaikyor ward.

This information was gathered following attacks that occurred on 4th October in the municipality of Saint Marc, in the 5th communal section of Bocozelle, precisely in the locality of Pont-Sondé. This report is an update of the one that was published on 4th October (ETT 49). A total of 6,742 individuals (1,414 households) were displaced as a result of these attacks. These individuals sought refuge in the municipalities of Saint Marc, Montrouis, Verretes, La Chapelle and Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite, with 78% of them staying with relatives as host families, while 22% in 6 separate sites including 3 sites that was opened at the beginning of displacement and 3 created after the publication of the first report on this situation.

Between 30 September and 6 October 2024, 580 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State, including the Gwer West and Logo local government areas (LGAs).

DTM Sudan regularly releases Early Warning Flash Alerts to report on specific incidents that triggered or may trigger sudden displacement across Sudan, including armed clashes, inter/intra communal conflicts, and natural hazards, including fires and floods. This report represents a bi-monthly analysis of incidents reported by Early Warning Flash Alerts released between August and September 2024, providing insights into displacement dynamics across Sudan.  

Key Figures:  

• Between 01 August and 30 September 2024, DTM Sudan reported on 130 incidents triggering displacement across locations in North Darfur, Northern, and Red Sea states, including conflict and floods incidents. 
• Sixteen per cent of alerts were related to conflict or armed clashes, while 83 per cent incidents were related to natural hazards. 
• Since the onset of the conflict on 15 April 2024, the months with the most reported EWs were August 2024 (96), May 2024(34), and December 2023 (30). The states with the most reported incidents were in North Darfur (119), South Kordofan (45) and South Darfur (40) states. 

Note: DTM Sudan Early Warning Flash Alerts are distributed via the DTM Sudan mailing list.  Figures should be treated as preliminary findings only and are subject to change via future verification exercises. Flash alerts report incidents of sudden displacement, and therefore may or may not be indicative of broader displacement dynamics For further information on displacement and mobility across Sudan, see Sudan Mobility Update (8).