IDP FACTSHEET: HALABJA TOWN DISPLACEMENT SULAYMANIYAH GOVERNORATE, IRAQ CAUSE OF DISPLACEMENT DATA COLLECTED: 14 JULY 2014 97% LEFT THEIR PLACE OF ORIGIN BECAUSE OF CONFLICT OCCURRING IN The worsening security situation in parts of northern and central Iraq has caused mass THEIR VILLAGE/NEIGHBOURHOOD OR DISTRICT displacement across much of the country. To inform the humanitarian response, REACH  More than half reported that they chose to leave because the conflict was located Initiative is conducting rapid assessments in displacement trends and priority needs to directly in their neighbourhood (68%). inform the emergency response. OCCURRENCE AND LENGTH OF DISPLACEMENT Halabja lies 150 miles north-east of Baghdad and 8–10 miles from the Iranian border. Based reports form key informants of 73% WERE DISPLACED FOR 2 OR MORE NIGHTS BEFORE ARRIVING IN a high IDP influx into the town, REACH Initiative deployed HALABJA. A majority of IDPs come from Anbar Governorate which explains why it took teams there on 14 July and rapidly assessed 67 families (434 them several days to reach Halabja. individuals) living primarily in rented apartments. As a peripheral town near the Iranian border, many IDPs DATE OF ARRIVAL INTO HALABJA TOWN SINCE MAY 2014 come to Halabja because it is  The arrival of IDPs, especially those from Anbar Governorate, has been regular perceived safer than other since May 2014, with significant peaks also noted on January 16 and 28, February areas. However, its economy 10 – 12, and April 6 and 16th. These can be directly attributed to the regular is relatively weak therefore it intensification of fighting in Anbar Governorate and other areas during these is likely that IDPs will find it 6% times which caused displaced. challenging to sustain a living 4% there, particularly on fast depleting economic resources. 2% 0%

About REACH Initiative REACH was created in 2010 to facilitate the development of information tools and products that enhance the capacity of aid actors to make evidence-based decisions in emergency, recovery ENTRY POINT and development contexts. All REACH activities are conducted in support to and within the framework of inter-agency aid coordination mechanisms. For more information, you can write to 68% CROSSED THROUGH THE TASLUJA ENTRY POINT our Iraq office: [email protected] or to our global team in Geneva geneva@reach- initiative.org. Visit our website at www.reach-intiative.org and follow us @REACH_info.  20% used the Chamchamal entry point, and 12% passed through Khanaqin.

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Halabja IDP AREA OF ORIGIN CURRENT SITUATION 71% ORIGINATE FROM FALLUJA DISTRICT ANBAR GOVERNORATE PRIMARY TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION  15% came from Baquba (Diyala District) WERE  A majority of IDPs were not in contact 77% STAYING IN A RENTED APARTMENT with anyone still in their place of origin (56%).  Average cost of a rented apartment per week: 69,000 IQD (c. 59 USD).

PRIMARY MEANS OF MEETING BASIC NEEDS REASONS FOR CHOOSING HALABJA 38% WERE RELYING ON THEIR OWN SAVINGS CHOSE HALABJA DUE TO THE PERCEPTION IT HAS 42% MORE SECURE  12% depended on support from friends, 12% on charitable donations and 9% had  16% came to join tribal affiliations, 15% to join family, 13% because of the availability access to employment. 28% reported having no economic support. of shelter and 12% were instructed to come here by KRI authorities.

SUSTAINABILITY OF ECONOMIC RESOURCES FAMILY Did not know Less than 1 week 79% CAME WITH ALL THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS 1 - 2 weeks  Of the 21% with immediate family still in their place of origin, a majority did not expect 2 - 4 weeks that these would join them in Halabja (57%). 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

INTENTIONS PRIORITY NEEDS PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS FOR RETURN TO AREA OF ORIGIN 56% REPORTED FOOD AS THEIR FIRST PRIORITY NEED, 12% HEALTH ASSISTANCE AND RENTAL SUPPORT 81% SAID THEY WOULD WAIT UNTIL THE CONFLICT ENDED 12%  16% said they would return if security was restored to pre-crisis levels and the  Rental support was also most common 2nd and 3rd priority need. remaining 3% did not know under what conditions they would return to their home. EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE

PLANNED STAY OR MOVEMENT 42% REPORTED NOT RECEIVING ANY EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE 61% INTENDED TO STAY IN HALABJA FOR THE NEXT 10 DAYS  Of those who did report receiving assistance, 78% said they had access to food.  32% did not know what they would do and 6% said they would return home. All IDPs who reported this came from Falluja District in Anbar Governorate.

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