Overview BASRAH GOVERNORATE PROFILE GOVERNORATE OF ORIGIN June-August 2015 3% 7% Anbar 426 IDP individuals 2% Bordering Kuwait and Iran, Basra is the most Babylon 4% 1% Baghdad southerly governorate of Iraq. It continues to be a 408 IDP individuals Diyala GENDER- AGE BREAKDOWN socio-economic hub of the country with total of 4% 35% 474 IDP individuals 22% Kirkuk 1,912,533 inhabitants (excluding Syrian refugees Ninewa 5% and IDPs). The governorate is strategically and 30% Salah al-Din 5-0 economically important, with a significant propor- 5,862 IDP individuals tion of Iraqi oil reserves and the country’s sole 57% 6-11 access to the sea, Umm Qasr port being the only MOST COMMON SHELTER TYPE % of all ID shipping hub. 1 P n s 12-18 Shabat 1,494 IDP individuals a i h n 1,500 IDP individuals al-Arab t i 14% r s a s 15% q 19-49 This conservative governorate was a cradle of the e l religious militia established in 2003, which fought 50+ against USA-led forces deployed during the Rented Host Families Camp intervention. The outbreak of conflict in 2014 156 IDP individuals housing 48% 33% 10% 2% 0 brought an influx of almost 11,000 people, mainly 200 400 600 800 INTENTIONS 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 from Ninewa and Salah al-Din. The vast majority reside in Basra district, the governorate‘s capital and administrative centre, which continues to Notably, 63% of all IDPs assessed in Basrah were under Abu 18. Additionally, overall there were nearly as many men as attract IDPs due to availability of basic services. 23% 61% 15% IDP camps Al-Khaseeb there were women among IDPs in the governorate. Al-Midaina 9% 77% 14% Total population: 996 individuals Starting in August, social and political tensions in Al-Qurna 11% 16% 73% DISPLACEMENT OVER TIME Basra led to frequent demonstrations in protest Al-Zubair 18% 55% 28% against, inter alia, the erratic supply of basic Basrah 16% 31% 53% IDP individuals in the governorate services. Moreover, the host community 60% 40% demanded political changes in the local authori- Displacement trends Fao ties’ offices and Basra was exposed to tribal Shatt Al-Arab 42% 25% 33% conflicts, occurring mainly in Al-Qurna and Despite security incidents and demonstrations between June and for the displaced from other districts of the governorate. Grand Total 18% 40% 42% 11,340 Al-Zubair areas, resulting in a few casualties. August in Basra, the overall number of IDPs remains relatively 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 10,944 10,620 10,812 10,548 In addition, IOM staff reported that between June and August a 9,990 10,374 9,996 9,816 stable, as only 300 left the governorate in search of cheaper housing 10,200 small group of IDPs arrived from Anbar, Ramadi district in particular. Locally integrate in current location Return to place of origin and better work opportunities elsewhere in Iraq. Additionally, an 8,712 Many were attracted by the presence of their relatives, who accom- For more information on the governorates please internal IDP movement was caused by some shelters having insuffi- Waiting on one or several factors modated them on arrival. IDPs without resident relatives reportedly refer to our previous governorate profiles, cient protection from summer heat that rose to 50 C. IDPs living in 7,140 settled in camps, specifically Five Mile Camp. available on IOM website camps from June onwards were especially at risk, therefore Basra – (http://iomiraq.net/allreports). where the camps are located - reported a drop in inhabitants. 1,440 TOP PRIORITY NEEDS 978 Taking into consideration IDP intentions (for more information 312 288 please refer to the Intentions section of this report), many of those 3,270 Overall, only Fao and Abu Al-Khaseeb districts reported new IDPs displaced to Basra will presumably settle and try to integrate, arriving between June and August. The comparatively smaller IDP particularly those with resident relatives. population in these districts caused less pressure on housing and 65% July-14 Water April-14May-14June-14 April-15May June-15 -15July -15 March-15 thus lower rent in comparison with Basra, one of the main incentives August-14 January-15 August -15 The first priority need October-14 February-15 1,720 IDPs 10,320 IDPs 63% September-14November-14December-14 FAMILIES INDIVIDUALS OF ALL IDPS ARE UNDER 18 Information based on DTM Master List, Round XXVII, August Produced and disseminated by International Organization for Migration IOM Iraq Funded by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration PRM and Group Assessment, Cycle 2 from 9 September. Shelters Intentions Needs Between June and August, the number of IDPs residing Frequently, rented housing doesn’t translate into good living Before June, Basra reported that a large number of IDPs As from August, water was considered the first priority with host families dropped in favour of renting an conditions. An IOM field staff collecting information from an IDP were delaying a decision on whether to stay or return; need for an overwhelming 65 per cent of those assessed apartment. As of June, 40 per cent of IDPs were living family who displaced here from Mosul. Shatt al Arab, Basra. however, with more areas being reclaimed by ISF as from in Basra. Every summer the governorate suffers water with a host family, the majority moving to rented housing August, this figure dropped in favour of those wishing to shortages due to heat-waves. Reportedly, this issue was that accommodated 48 per cent of the population return to their areas of origin. exacerbated by the increased local population, due to displaced in August. Thus during the month, only 33 per the latest conflict and also to the water supply report- cent of the displaced remained with a host family. edly being controlled by armed groups in Ninewa, Multiple issues shape movement trends: many families BASRAH reducing available water in Basra. As a result, in August Prolonged displacement depletes IDP savings, creating a rent housing, depleting their funds; many lack sustain- IOM staff reported increased water salinity that led need for cheaper housing. This was the major cause of able employment; tribal conflicts and current demonstra- directly to drought and losses in crops and flocks. The internal displacement and inter-shelter movement in tions in Basra create political tensions; and displacement host community and IDPs alike were severely affected Basra between June and August; however, although of less than two years’ duration does not allow IDPs by the water crisis. Water needs were particularly high more families decided to rent a house, this did not sufficient time to establish personal and professional in districts hosting large IDP populations, such as Basra, improve their living standards, as many apartments were lives in their new location. Despite these negative or where the economy is strongly tied to water GOVERNORATE in poor condition and lacked access to basic services due pressures, security is better in Basra than most areas in resources, such as Abu Al-Khaseeb, Fao and Shatt to the general situation in the governorate. In July, many Iraq and thus the proportion of those waiting to decide al-Arab. PROFILE areas in Qurna and Basra suffered frequent power cuts remained high at 42 per cent of respondents and a and potable water shortages, especially dangerous in the relatively high percentage intended to integrate (18% of summer. those assessed). Additionally, 26 per cent of respondents indicated work as their first priority need, given that nearly 50 per cent JUNE-AUGUST 2015 of IDPs in Basra rent houses and need work to secure The generally extreme climate of Iraq only adds to the Although Basra has not reported many return cases, the their accommodation. Many of those staying with hosts suffering of IDPs, who are often forced to endure advancing liberation campaign is very likely to encour- seek employment to improve their housing situation and unsound living conditions. Summer heat-waves forced age return when possible, at least among IDPs from provide for their families. many IDPs in Five Mile Camp to move to rented housing Anbar, who maintain strong social bonds. from June onwards, while financial difficulties, lack of alternative shelter and absence of resident relatives compelled many displaced families from Anbar to settle SHELTERS OVER TIME in the camp in August. JUNE-AUGUST 2015 1800 Internal displacement will grow if the conflict is 1600 THE FIRST PRIORITY NEED Abu prolonged, as more IDPs currently renting accommoda- 1400 21% 1% 6% 1% 70% 1% tion will deplete their funds and seek cheaper housing. Al-Khaseeb Basra district will probably continue to receive new 1200 Al-Midaina 61% 5% 33% 1000 arrivals, who will move to other districts and seek afford- Al-Qurna 46% 9% 9% 37% able shelters once they complete the administrative 800 Al-Zubair 45% 13% 42% procedures in the governorate’s capital. 600 400 Basrah 20% 3% 3% 75% Fao 16% 20% 64% GOVERNORATE PROFILE 200 0 Shatt Al-Arab 21% 1% 3% 1% 74% International Organization for Migration Grand Total 26% 3% 5% 65% IOM Iraq Jun-14Jul-14 Sep-14 Jan-15 Jul -15 Apr-14May-14 Aug-14 Oct-14Nov-14Dec-14 Feb-15Mar-15Apr-15May -15Jun -15 Aug -15 Access to Work Education Food NFI Health Legal Help Web: http://iomiraq.net BASRAH Camp Private housing Critical shelters Other Sanitation/ Hygiene Shelter/Housing HH Water Water Blank http://iomiraq.net/dtm-page Email: [email protected].