MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS in the MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information June 2018
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information June 2018
Migrants and refugees in Horgos, at the Serbian-Hungarian border. © Francesco Malavolta 2015 MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information June 2018
Contents
Highlights...... 4 Overview of Arrivals...... 6 Transit countries – Registered irregular apprehensions. . . . .7 Overview maps...... 10 Policy Developments...... 13 Eastern Mediterranean Route...... 13 Central Mediterranean...... 13 Countries of First Arrival...... 16 Italy...... 16 Greece...... 19 Spain...... 20 Cyprus...... 23 Bulgaria...... 24 Transit Countries*...... 26 Croatia...... 24 Hungary...... 28 Romania...... 30 Serbia...... 31 Slovenia...... 32 The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia...... 34 Turkey ...... 36 Western Balkans...... 40 Albania...... 41 Bosnia and Herzegovina...... 42 Kosovo8...... 43 Montenegro ...... 44 Central Mediterranean...... 45 Libya...... 45 Niger...... 46 Missing Migrants: Fatalities/Missing in the Mediterranean and Aegean...... 47 About this Report...... 48
Migrants and refugees in Horgos, at the Serbian- Hungarian border. © Francesco Malavolta 2015 * The term transit country is used in the context of the ongoing DTM flow monitoring of movements from Middle East and Africa towards Europe. It does not imply any officially accepted profiling of the countries concerned. 2 3 MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information Compilation of Available Data and Information June 2018 May 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Between January and June 2018, a total of 58,357 Arrivals to Italy increased in the second quarter of migrants and refugees had reached Europe through the year, from 6,296 registered between January different sea and land routes. More than 75 per cent and March to 10,281 registered between April and of the overall population crossed the Mediterranean June 2018. In contrast to that, the number of arrivals Sea, mainly using the Central Mediterranean route registered between January and June 2018 represent a that still leads to Italy. 16,577 new sea arrivals were significant decrease in comparison to the same period registered in Italy between January and June 2018. in 2017. Last year, Italian authorities reported 83,752 Despite receiving the highest proportion of the sea arrivals at the end of June, five times more than the arrivals reported this year, in terms of overall arrivals 16,577 reported this year (read more here). (land and sea), Italy was surpassed by both Spain and Greece during the second quarter of the year. The profile of the migrants who arrived in Spain, Italy and Greece did not change significantly in the Authorities in Spain registered a total of 17,950 first two quarters of 2018. In Greece, migrants arrivals between January and June 2018, two times from the Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq, Afghanistan and more than the 9,401 reported in the same period in Cameroon made up a total of 93 per cent of the 2017. 16 per cent of migrants and refugees arrived in overall arrivals in the first and second quarter of 2018. Spain by land, mainly to the two Spanish enclaves in The available nationality breakdown provided by the North Africa (Ceuta and Melilla). The remaining 84 Italian authorities based on the nationalities declared per cent (15,076) were sea arrivals to the south of by migrants shows that Eritrean,1 Tunisian, Sudanese, Spain, mainly in Tarifa, Almeria, Motril, Valencia and Nigerian and Ivorian nationals were the top five Málaga. In comparison to the same period in 2017, nationalities reported over the first two quarters of this represents a significant increase in arrivals to 2018. Spain. Between April and June 2018, a total of 11,710 migrants and refugees arrived by sea to Spain, three DTM flow monitoring data for Spain, collected from times more than the 3,369 calculated for the first the respective authorities, shows that migrants from three months of the year (read more here). Sub-Saharan Africa, Morocco, Guinea Conakry, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire were the main nationality groups At the end of the second quarter of 2018, Hellenic registered so far this year. However, in the second Authorities reported 22,899 new arrivals to Greece, quarter of the year, the presence of nationals from more than twice the 10,676 registered in the same Sub-Saharan Africa increased by 25 percentage points, period in 2017. 40 per cent of migrants and refugees from only 2 per cent reported at the end of March to who arrived in Greece this year did so through land 27 per cent registered at the end of June 2018 (see routes from Turkey, a total of 9,385 individuals. The more here). majority of all land arrivals occurred in the second quarter, a total of 7,240 persons, three times more Increased sea and land arrivals to Greece, and the than the 2,145 reported between January and March prolonged stay of migrants in the reception centres 2018. The number of sea arrivals has been relatively in transit countries, may have triggered an increase in stable in both quarters, with an average of 2,252 secondary movement through the Western Balkan arrivals a month. The numbers of sea arrivals ranged countries, specifically through Albania, Montenegro from the 1,185 reported in February to the 3,303 and Bosnia and Herzegovina where authorities registered in March 2018 (read more here). registered a total of 11,267 irregular migrants. 70 per cent of these migrants were registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a total of 8,034. Another 2,000 were registered by the authorities in Montenegro and 1,233 in Albania Authorities in Albania also registered an additional 590 individuals who attempted to exit the country towards Montenegro (read more here).
1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in the report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
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OVERVIEW OF ARRIVALS TRANSIT COUNTRIES – REGISTERED IRREGULAR APPREHENSIONS
Figure 2 Irregular entires to Croatia Figure 3 Irregular entries to Slovenia
1,400 600 542 1,200 1,158
500 468
420 1,000 395 883 400 385 342 800
300 573 254 600 225 235 228 187 200 168 400 242 244 201 209 100 181 200 121 79 77 46
0 0 January February March April May June January February March April May June
Figure 1 Arrivals between January and June, 2016 - 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018
Figure 4 Irregular entries to Hungary Figure 5 Irregular entries to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 4,500 60,000
3,946 53,436 4,000 3,768 50,000 180,000 3,463 3,500 3,412 160,115 160,000 3,000 40,000 140,000 34,404 2,398 120,000 2,500 30,000 100,000 2,000 83,752
80,000 70,222 1,500 20,000 60,000
40,000 1,000 22,899 10,000 16,577 17,950 543 20,000 10,679 9,401 500 2,806 5,535 1,092 589 28 273 108 166 133 112 1,783 0 56 36 37 46 65 77 50 18 9 2 71 56133 14 94 0 5 199 47 0 325 0 45276 Italy Greece Spain Bulgaria Cyprus 0 0 January February March April May June January February March April May June
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
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Figure 6 Irregular entries to Albania Figure 7 Irregular entries to Kosovo2 Figure 8 Irregular entries Montenegro Figure 9 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina
400 372 3,000 700 350 2,744 40 2,557 37 298 2,500 300 600 583 273 35 552
30 500 250 30 469 2,000 27
25 200 400 21 1,500 1,419 20 20 320 20 18 150 300 134 16 127 15 15 114 14 108 15 1,000
100 200 666 69 10 55 7 47 500 411 50 42 100 81 37 4 5 3 3 3 61 237 1915 41 36 39 34 11 23 8 1 15 15 14 82 94 3 1 0 3 9 2 6 43 51 56 26 0 0 0 0 January February March April May June January February March April May June January February March April May June January February March April May June
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2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2017 2018
2 References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).
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OVERVIEW MAPS
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POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUTE
In response to the arrival of almost one million document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons migrants and refugees from the Middle East and who do not have a right to international protection Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in in Greece will be returned to Turkey, based on the the second half of 2015 and the first three months Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between of 2016, on 18 March 2016, the European Union the countries. The whole document is available (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular here and for the last report on Relocation and migration flows from Turkey to the EU. The Resettlement please check here.
Figure 10 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN (EEA)5 between April 2016 and June 2018 On 2 February 2017, Italy’s Prime Minister signed a Germany 5,380 memorandum of understanding with Libya´s National the Netherlands 2,848 Reconciliation Government to reduce the number France 2,074 of departures from Libya to Italy. A day after, 3 Norway 1,227 February 2017, Members of the European Council United Kingdom 1,163 drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit Finland 1,002 held in Malta. During the summit, 28 EU heads of Belgium 986 state discussed the external dimensions of migration, Sweden 969 focusing mainly on undertaking actions to: significantly Spain 440 reduce migratory flows, break the business model Italy 326 PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION – CHANGES OVER TIME Austria 220 of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration). In Country June 2016 June 2017 June 2018 Luxembourg 206 addition to that, the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to Greece1 57,155 62,270 60,729 Portugal 142 Lithuania improve their capacity to execute rescue operations. the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 212 63 95 84 Croatia 81 This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals Serbia 863 5,850 3,193 Denmark 71 in Italy in 2017, causing a twofold decrease in the Croatia* 63 585 340 Switzerland 68 number of arrivals between the second and third Slovenia* 314 270 298 Estonia 59 quarters of the year (59,460 in Q2 versus 21,957 in Hungary 2,130 513 144 Latvia 46 Q3). It also caused an overall decrease in the number Romania 43 of arrivals in 2018, which can be seen when compared Bulgaria 1,562 2,329 792 Malta 17 to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 Cyprus* / 299 386 Ireland 6 (e.g. 37,235 arrivals between January and April 2017 Romania* / 906 372 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 compared to 9,467 in the same period in 2018). *Number of asylum seekers.
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5 The figures include the number of Syrian refugees assisted by IOM Turkey through the 1:1 resettlement scheme, as well as other bilat- eral programs. Between April 2016 and April 2018, a total of 16,137 4 Sum of available information, excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers as of 30 June. The figures on self-settled was not available. Syrian refugees have departed to European countries. Source: IOM
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Table 1 Arrivals by sea - top 10 declared COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL nationalities, January - June 2018
Known exit points: 6 Declared nationality To t a l % ITALY Some migrants that arrived in Italy by sea try to move on to other European Developments during the reporting Tunisia 3,002 18 countries, and formal and informal period 9 Eritrea 2,555 15 transit camps are active in border areas As of June 2018, 16,577 migrants were number of missing migrants along the Mediterranean to disembark. The vessel Sudan 1,488 9 with neighbouring countries (France, Switzerland and Austria). Migrants are reported to have arrived in Italy by Central Mediterranean route to more instead docked in Valencia, Spain, on Nigeria 1,229 7 sea. This is an 80 per cent decrease than 1,000 (1,068 as of the first of July June 17 (more here). often stopped or returned to Italy when in comparison to the same period in according to IOM estimates). According Côte d’Ivoire 1,026 6 found on streets or trains close to Italy. 2017. IOM notes that both Libyan and to the Italian MOI7, Tunisia represents 7 June - The melting of snow continues Mali 875 5 Ventimiglia is a bottleneck for migrants the most declared country of origin in to uncover the bodies of young and refugees trying to cross the border Tunisian authorities have conducted Guinea 808 5 rescue operations that resulted in the the first half of 2018 (18% of the total, migrants who tried to cross the Alps with France and who are sent back by return of migrants to their countries 3,002 individuals), followed by Eritrea8 during the winter in an attempt to reach Pakistan 720 4 French authorities. Also, Como (Italy/ France from Italy (more here). Switzerland) and, to a lesser extent, of departure (Libya and Tunis) (see (15%) and then by Sudan (9%), Nigeria Iraq 605 4 (7%), Côte d’Ivoire (6%) and Mali (5%), Bolzano (Italy/Austria) are two border more here and here). Looking at the 24 June – An estimated 820 migrants as well as many other nationalities from Algeria 570 3 cities where transiting migrants gather available DTM Flow Monitoring data, were intercepted and brought back to arrivals of migrants departing from Africa and Southern Asia. Others 3,699 22 and try to organize for moving further Libya by the Libyan coast guard over the northwards. Libya have decreased by 86 per cent weekend. This intervention by Libyan Total 16,577 100 in comparison to the same period 11 June – The Italian Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Transportation and authorities took place after the Italian last year and represent around 70 9 Infrastructure prevented the rescue Coast Guard announced that it will no per cent of all departures of migrants longer intervene to rescue migrants if that have arrived in Italy this reporting vessel Aquarius (of the NGO SOS Known entry and exit points Mediterranée) from docking to allow not in Italian territorial waters (more period. Numerous shipwrecks occurred here). during the month of June, bringing the 629 migrants rescued in the Central Known entry points: The main ports of arrival for the first Map 2 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (June 2018) Figure 12 Monthly arrivals by sea, 2014 – 2018 half of the year are those in Sicily (Pozzallo, Augusta, Catania, Lampedusa
A U S T R I A H U N G A R Y R O M A N I A Roccella Ionica Port and Trapani). Despite this, autonomous I T A L Y SI R AC U SA A R R I V A L S T O I T A L Y S E R B I A Pozzallo Cala Mosca Reggio Calabria Port Arrivals ! 2017 Departure Point B U L G A R I A Port landings from Tunisia to Sicily and Vendicari 231 - 1,100 ! 2018 Departure Point T U R K E Y RAG U SA Bovalino 3,147 Messina 101 - 230 from Algeria to Sardinia have slowed Sea Route Port 22,993 By Sea 31 - 100 Marzamemi 25,000 22,905 23,524 Land Route Palizzi 22,641 1 - 30 19,925 22,371 down in June 2018 in comparison to T O TA L J U N E 2 0 1 8 * *IOM Estimates A L G E R I A L I B Y A 1 2
21,221 B U L G A R I A the previous month. Further on, some I T A L Y B AR I 20,000 arrivals are registered in Calabria of A L B A N I A Canakkale boats departing from Turkey or Greece. 15,679 16,063 Sant'Anna G R E E C E Arresi Marina di 14,599 Sant' In regard to departures from Libya, (Sardinia) Guardiola 15,000 Antioco Crotone Chia Trapani 12,943 Palermo Port the coordination and responsibilities of Teulada Port Izmir T U R K E Y Port 10,853 Port Favignana Athens 9,676 the Search and Rescue Operations in 2 8,972 9,149 Pantelleria 10,000 Kalamata international waters in front of Libya city center Porto Catania Antalya Empedocle Port are changing. There are fewer NGOs Port 1 5,273 4,354 5,459 4,467 5,000 4,189 3,828 3,963 active in the Central Mediterranean Sea, Lampedusa 3,528 3,335 3,171 3,147 Port 2,171 2,283 and EU military vessels are operating 1,058 1,049 with difficulty because of bad weather 0 conditions and increased difficulty Djerba January February March April May June Zarzis T U N I S I A Zuwara Garabulli in coordinating with the maritime Zetlen Zawiya Tripoli Al-Khums 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Sabratah Sabha authorities of both Italy and Libya. Ashrin A L G E R I A L I B Y A
E G Y P T 0 75 150 300 No official estimate on the number This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. Source Data : IOM, Italian Authorities Kilometers of migrants arriving in Italy by land is provided by Italian authorities.
7 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italy’s Ministry of Interior twice a week. 8 The information on nationality breakdown 9 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nation- provided in this report is based on the 6 Monthly arrivals for May and June should be ality declared by migrants as reported by the nationality declared by migrants as reported considered IOM estimates. Italian Ministry of Interior. by the Italian Ministry of Interior.
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Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridor GREECE IOM Italy manages a resettlement Since 2016, a consortium of faith-based Map 1 Distribution of migrants in reception centres organizations (Comunità di Sant’Egidio, in Italy by region (June 2018) program financed by the Ministry of Developments during the reporting Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche Interior, under which 985 migrants period have been resettled to Italy in 2017 in Italia and Tavola Valdese) has started from Lebanon, Turkey, Sudan, Syria and to organize self-funded humanitarian At the end of the second quarter of An estimated 59 per cent of migrants nationals represent the second largest Jordan. corridors in agreement with the Italian 2018, Hellenic authorities registered and refugees arrived in Greece by nationality group registered this year Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian 22,899 migrants and refugees who sea, and the remaining 41 per cent (22%), followed by those arriving from The program restarted at the beginning Ministry of Interior. A total of more arrived in Greece by land and sea. More were registered as land arrivals from Afghanistan (13%). The remaining 28 of 2018, with additional quotas and than 1,500 migrants have been resettled than a half of all individuals arrived by Turkey. In total this year, there were per cent is distributed among more than countries of departure. As of June 2018, over the last two years through this sea, a total of 13,514, and the remaining 9,385 land arrivals, which is the highest 40 different nationality groups. 156 refugees have been resettled to program. In June, 178 refugees have 9,385 reached Greece from Turkey by number reported for this period Italy with IOM assistance. been resettled to Italy from Ethiopia land (mainly crossing the Evros river). since 2015. A significant increase in (139) and from Lebanon (39). land arrivals has been observed in the Greece has become the most popular second quarter when compared to entry point for migrants who are Resettled from the fist quarter of 2018. In June, there crossing the Mediterranean Sea on their were 1,311 land arrivals reported, a Nationality Jordan Lebanon Sudan Syria Turkey To t a l journey to Europe. The 22,899 arrivals 32 per cent decrease compared to Figure 15 Nationality breakdown of registered 10 reported between January and June the 1,954 reported in May and a 67 Eritrea 55 55 arrivals in Greece between January and June 2018 2018 represent a 115 per cent increase per cent decrease compared to the Ethiopia 10 10 compared to the 10,679 reported in the 3,975 registered in March. Despite the The Islamic Republic same period last year and 65 per cent downward trend, this still represents Syrian Arab Republic of Iran 3 3 of the 35,052 reported in the whole of a significant jump in land arrivals 2017. In contrast to that, arrivals this Syria 83 5 88 compared to the first quarter of the Iraq year are still far behind the 160,115 year. In the first three months of the 21% To t a l 83 5 65 0 3 156 reported at the end of June 2016. year, the monthly average was 715, 37% Afghanistan However, 95 per cent of the arrivals 3% 10 ranging from 393 reported in January to 4% in 2016 were registered in the first 1,327 registered in March. Figure 13 Migrants in reception centres, yearly and monthly figures. quarter of the year (January – March), Cameroon Migrants in reception centres 13% a total of 152,617, and only 7,498 (5%) The Syrian Arab Republic is the According to the data provided by Monthly were registered in the second quarter, most commonly reported country 22% Democratic Republic
the Italian Ministry of Interior, 165,080 185,000 half the 15,556 registered in the second of origin, declared by 37 per cent of of the Congo 182,537 quarter of 2018. migrants were hosted in reception registered migrants and refugees. Iraqi Other centres of various types throughout the 180,000 178,778 country in June 2018. Five regions – 175,000 173,150 Lombardia, Campania, Lazio, Sicilia and 171,379 Figure 13 Arrivals between January and June, Figure 14 Land arrivals to Greece between January and June, 2016 - 2018 2016 - 2018 Piemonte – host half of all the migrants 170,000 167,739 in reception centres. Around 21 per 165,080 165,000 cent of all migrants are hosted in SPRAR 80,000 centres (Ordinary System for Asylum 160,000 Seekers and Refugees), while the rest 70,000 67,954 are hosted in different types of first-level 155,000 4,500 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 and extraordinary reception centres 3,975 60,000 57,540 4,000 (CASs, ex-CARA, CPAs and hotspots). Yearly 3,500 200,000 183,681 50,000 175,481 180,000 165,080 3,000 160,000 40,000 2,500 140,000 1,954 120,000 103,792 30,000 27,123 2,000 100,000 1,327 1,500 1,311 80,000 66,066 20,000 753 60,000 1,000 393 425 194 171 40,000 3,745 539 474 148 22,118 10,000 2,011 1,610 3,755 7,009 4,802 2,246 500 284 189 20,000 3,934 2,662 130 161 152 100 1,520 1,185 1,702 1,364 1,910 1,654 0 0 0 10 The information on nationality breakdown 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 (Jun) January February March April May June January February March April May June provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported Source: Italy MOI. Note: this data does not include 2016 2017 2018 by the Italian Ministry of Interior. CPR (centres for forced repatriation). 2016 2017 2018
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Known entry points SPAIN According to the available data, Lesbos, Map 3 Main entry points to Greece, January - June Samos, Rhodes, Chios and Megisti are 2018 the main entry points for migrants who Developments during the reporting arrived in Greece by sea. The majority period of those who arrived in the country by land, did so by crossing the Evros At the end of the second quarter of River on the North-West land border 2018, a total of 17,950 migrants and between Greece and Turkey. refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land, almost double the 9,534 arrivals reported by the Spanish authorities in the same period last year. An estimated 84 per cent of migrants and refugees arrived in Spain using sea routes and the Figure 16 IOM staff ready to assist migrants remaining 16 per cent arrived by land in the port of Valencia, 17 June 2018 to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. 17 June – Upon the refusal of the Italian Ministry of Interior to accept the arrival of the Aquarius rescue ship in Italy on Monday, 11 June, Spain`s President, Pedro Sánchez, offered a safe port to the vessel. The President of the Valencian Autonomous Region, Ximo Puig, confirmed granting permission for the boat to dock at the port of Valencia where disembarkation started 6 days later, on 17 June. IOM Spain was present in the port, offering support to the Spanish authorities in the reception of the 630 migrants and refugees rescued by the Aquarius off the coast of Libya.
Figure 17 Sea and land arrivals to Spain by month, Migrant presence January - June 2018
According to the latest available Number of accommodated 8,000 Type of facilities data from IOM Athens and national migrants and refugees 7,000 397 authorities there were an estimated 60,72911 migrants and refugees in Islands 17,771 6,000 different accommodation facilities on Open Accommodation Facilities on the 5,000 14,909 the Greek mainland and islands. This mainland 4,000 414 represents a slight increase compared UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the 6,926 21,192 to the 59,935 reported in the previous mainland 3,000 month. An estimated 29 per cent of 2,000 782 3,523 people registered as residing in Greece EKKA shelters for adults on the mainland 467 416 448 1,000 417 at the end of June 2018 were registered 1,400 1,258 1,102 867 in the facilities on the islands, while the EKKA UAC 3,792 0 remaining 71 per cent were registered Reception and Identification Centres on the January February March April May June 270 in different types of accommodation mainland Sea Land facilities and shelters on the mainland. Detention Centres on the mainland 2,328 Figure 18 Sea arrivals to Spain, comparison 2015 - 2018 To t a l 60,729
8,000 6,926 7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000 3,535
3,000 2,352
2,000 1,400 1,049 1,102 1,258 842867 900 835 715 492 535 512575 1,000 264 280351 451 414 44 222 243 0 11 Note that this figure does not include the January February March April May June number of self-settled migrants in Greece.
2015 2016 2017 2018
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Nationality breakdown
According to the information provided Figure 19 Nationality breakdown of sea arrivals to Figure 20 Age/Sex breakdown of arrived migrants, CYPRUS by the Spanish Ministry of Interior, the Spain between January2% and2% June2% 2018* January - June 2018
10 main nationality groups identified 2% Children in the first two quarters of 2018 are 6% 2% 5% nationals from Sub-Saharan Africa, 2% 2% 27% Developments during the reporting 2% period Figure 23 Arrivals in Cyprus, 2016 - 2018 Figure 24 Nationality breakdown (%) of registered Guinea Conakry, Morocco, Mali, Female 6% arrivals in 2017 and 2018 7% 27% Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Senegal, 10% During this reporting period (1 – 30 Cameroon, Algeria and Mauritania. In 7% June) authorities in Cyprus registered 61 300 addition, 85 per cent of migrants and new arrivals. All migrants and refugees 273 91% refugees were adult males, followed by that arrived were registered as Syrian 10 per cent adult females and 5 per nationals (53 males, 1 female and 7 cent children. 14% 250 14% children – all boys). 17% 17% Male 16% 16% 85% 200
SubsaharanSubsaharan Africa Africa Morocco Morocco Guinea Conakry Mali Guinea Conakry Mali Male Female Children Côte d'Ivoire the Gambia SenegalCôte d'Ivoire Cameroonthe Gambia 150 AlgeriaSenegal MauritaniaCameroon Algeria Mauritania 108 Main entry points 9% 100 Sea arrivals Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla Figure 22 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla, comparison January - June 2017 and 2018 During this reporting period, a total of From the beginning of the year until 2500 2378 2018 50 6,296 migrants and refugees arrived in the end of June 2018, a total of 28 Spain by sea, mainly to the Coast of 2,874 arrived by land to Ceuta (496 Syrian Arab Republic 2000 Andalusia. This is the highest reported individuals) and Melilla (2,378), the two 1794 Iraq figure since the beginning of the Spanish autonomous regions located in 0 year. According to publicly available Northern Africa. This represents a 4 1500 January - June information from the Spanish Maritime per cent decrease (109 less) compared 1234 Agency, the five main landing points to the same period last year, when a 2016 2017 2018 in June were Tarifa, Almeria, Motril, total of 2,983 irregular border crossings 1000 Valencia and Málaga. from Morocco took place. 496 500
0 Ceuta Melilla Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information Migrant presence on occupancy and capacity, June 2018 Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain, June 2018 2017 2018 Figure 21 Main entry points, sea At the end of June 2018, 386
arrivals to Spain, January - June 2018 ARRIVALS TO SPAIN FRANCE TERUEL migrants and asylum seekers were SPAIN Lanzarote Arrivals ! 2017 Departure Point 2 Valencia 0% by sea by land accommodated in the Kofinou 3% 2% 6,926By Sea 397By Land 631 - 1,500 ! 2018 Departure Point 301 - 630 Sea Route Reception Facility in Cyprus, which Arguineguín TOTAL 51 - 300 MOROCCO Land Route 7,323 1 - 50 ALGERIA represents a 7 per cent increase from 5% J U N E 2 0 1 8 * 1 1 2 *The figures for June 2018 include the migrants who disembarked in Valencia from the Aquarius boat – total of 630 migrants. the 361 reported at the end of the 22% 10% HUELVA previous reporting period (May 2018) JAÉN MURCIA Cartagena CÓRDOBA Cabo de and a 30 per cent increase compared Palos SEVILLA to the 299 reported at the end of June SPAIN 10% GRANADA ALMERÍA 2017.
20% MÁLAGA 11% Motril Almería CÁDIZ Málaga
17% Algeciras
Barbate Alborán Island 386 Tarifa Ceuta Estrecho (Land) Tarifa Almeria Motril
Melilla Valenciaga Málaga Barbate ALGERIA MOROCCO Islas Tensaman Canary Islands Melilla (by sea) Algeciras Chafarinas
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BULGARIA Migrant presence Table 3 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of June 2018 Estimated 792 migrants and asylum Currently seekers were accommodated in Accommodation facility Capacity Accommodated Developments during the reporting different reception facilities in Bulgaria, period occupying only 13 per cent of the Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees overall capacity (5,940). This represents Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 0 Between January and June 2018, According to available data on In contrast to that, a decrease is a 30 per cent decrease compared to Bulgarian authorities apprehended nationalities apprehended on entry observed in the presence of migrants the 1,069 reported at the end of the Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 0 589 irregular migrants. More than a and exit to the country in the second from Afghanistan and Pakistan. At the previous reporting period, and it is three Open Reception Centre in Sofia – Ovcha half of all apprehended migrants were quarter of 2018 and 2017, an increase end of the second quarter of 2017, times less than the 2,329 reported at 860 80 Kupel intercepted irregularly residing inside the is observed in the presence of Syrian, more than a half of all intercepted the end of June 2017 and two and a country. Another quarter of all irregular Iraqi and Turkish nationals. Estimated 30 individuals on entry and exit from the half times less than 2,130 reported Open Reception Centre in Sofia - 370 78 migrants were apprehended on entry per cent of intercepted migrants and country were of Afghan origin (51%), at the end of June 2016. Majority of Vrazhdebna from Turkey and the remaining 15 per refugees this year were of Syrian origin, while this year this is only the case for accommodated migrants and asylum Open Reception Centre in Sofia – Voenna cent on exit towards Serbia. In addition a twenty percentage points increase 15% of the overall registered irregular seekers are from Syrian Arab Republic 800 111 to that, a total of 115 irregular migrants compared 10 per cent reported in the migrants. Estimated 17 per cent of all and Afghanistan. Rampa were registered on entry from Greece12. same period last year. Further on, the migrants registered between January Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2,710 238 Registered apprehensions in 2018 have presence of Iraqi nationals increased and June 2017 were of Pakistani origin decreased 46 per cent compared to by 11 percentage points, from 13% in and this year this decreased to only 1% the same period in 2017, and have 2017 to 24% in 2018 and the presence of the overall caseload. Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3 decreased by ten times when compared of Turkish nationals increased by 7 to the 5,535 apprehended between percentage points, from only 1% in Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior January and June 2016. 2017 to 8% in 2018. Figure 27 Nationality breakdown (%) of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350 premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR) Figure 25 Number of irregular migrants Figure 26 Top three nationalities (%) Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400 apprehended in Bulgaria between January and apprehended on entry and exit between 182 June, 2016 - 2018 January and June, 2017 – 2018 100 3 Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo N/A (temporarily closed due to renovation) 19 6,000 5,535 29 To t a l 5,940 792 60% 80
5,000 51% 26 50% 60 21 Map 6 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity, June 2018 4,000 40% 40 32
Bregovo R O M A N I A 3,000 30% #| N/A 33 30% Vrashka Chuka S I L I S T R A 24% # | N/A 20 4 V I D I N D O B R I C H 2,000 R U S E R A Z G R A D 20% M O N T A N A 17% 19 V R A T S A P L E V E N 15% 14 S H U M E N 13% V E L I K O T A R G O V I S H T E V A R N A 1,092 T A R N O V O 0 S E R B I A Kalotina 10% #| N/A L O V E C H 1,000 10% 8% 8% State Agency for Ministry of Interior G A B R O V O 589 6% Vrazhdebna Refugees Voenna Rampa 78 | 370 B U L G A R I A 111 | 800!! Banya ! ! B U R G A S 3% 0 | 70 S L I V E N Ovcha Kupel Busmantsi ! 1% 1% 1% 180 | 860 3 | 460 P L O V D I V S T A R A Other P E R N I K Z A G O R A 0 0% Gyueshevo S O F I J A Iraq Syrian Arab Afghanistan Turkey The Islamic Pakistan Other #| N/A Y A M B O L January - June K Y U S T E N D I L P A Z A R D Z H I K ! Elhovo Syrian Arab Republic Harmanli Malko Tarnovo Republic Republic of Iran | N/A | N/A 238 | 2,710 Pastrogor # ! #Lesovo # H A S K O V O ! 0 | 320 2016 2017 2018 2017 2018 Afghanistan ! ! | N/A Lubimets # S M O L Y A N | 350 Iraq B L A G O E V G R A D Kapitan Andreevo Kulata-Promahon K A R D Z H A L I | N/A | N/A # T U R K E Y Pakistan Petrich region# G R E E C E | N/A 0 25 50 100 12 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals Kilometers ! ! # This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on to avoid potential double counting considering ! Open Reception Center ! Closed Reception Center Border Crossing Point this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. that these migrants might have been already Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Source Data : IOM, Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors counted as arrivals in Greece.
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Table 4 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of June TRANSIT COUNTRIES 2018
CROATIA Number of Accommodation accommodated Age/gender Top Capacity Developments during the reporting facility migrants and breakdown nationalities period asylum seekers According to the last available data, More than a third of apprehensions in Migrant presence Mainly Syrian 189 adult Croatian border police intercepted 2018 (37%) occurred in Vukovarsko- Open Reception (107), Iraqi By the end of April 2018, 429 asylum males, 342 irregular migrants in June 2018, a Srijemska county on the border with Centre for (60), Iranian seekers were accommodated in open 600 308 54 adult 27 per cent decrease compared to the Serbia. 23 per cent of all intercepted Asylum Seekers in (27) and females and 468 reported in the previous month, migrants were of Afghan origin, followed reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb. Zagreb Afghan (27) 65 children and double the 168 reported in June by those from Turkey (13%), Kosovo13 Most accommodated asylum seekers nationals 2017. At the end of the second quarter were of Syrian, Afghan, Iraqi and Iranian (11%), Pakistan (8%) and Syrian Arab 5 adult origin. Adult males comprised 65 per Open Reception 14 Afghan, 7 2018, Croatian authorities apprehended Republic (8%). males, cent of asylum seekers, adult females Centre for Syrian, 5 Iraqi 2,552 irregular migrants, a 97 per cent 100 30 5 adult accounted for 15 percent and children Asylum Seekers in and 4 Iranian increase compared to the same period females and Kutina nationals in 2017 when 1,297 irregular migrants were 20 per cent (including 3 UASC). 20 children were intercepted. Closed Reception 1 Afghan and Centre for 2 adult 100(120) 2 1 Algerian Foreigners males national (Ježevo) Figure 28 Number of apprehended migrants Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of irregular on entry and exit between January and June migrants apprehended between January and To t a l 800(820) 340 2017 - 2018 June 2018
600 Afghanistan Map 7 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with 542 23% information on occupancy and capacity as of June Turkey 2018 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244/1999) 500 468 37% Pakistan
420 Syrian Arab Republic 395 13% 400 385 Other 342 8% 11% 8% 300 254 225 235 228 187 200 168
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13 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
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Figure 31 Daily apprehensions by the HUNGARY Hungarian police, June 2018 18 Developments during the reporting Additionally, a total of 40 migrants Serbia and Romania). This represents 20 June - Parliament passed period and asylum seekers were admitted to a 59 per cent decrease compared 16 the “Stop Soros” package of Röszke (16, 2 Iranian and 14 Afghan to 399 interventions reported in the laws that penalize activities in At the end of the second quarter nationals) and Tompa (24, 1 Syrian and previous reporting period. Since the support of illegal migration. The 2018, Hungarian authorities reported 14 23 Iraqi nationals) transit zones. An beginning of 2018, authorities had a Fundamental Law shall rule that, apprehending 26114 irregular migrants estimated 59 per cent of all admitted total of 2,761 cases – 1,090 individuals unless consented to by Parliament, who had entered Hungary through migrants and asylum seekers since the were prevented from crossing into the 12 immigrants may not be resettled in different points along the Hungarian beginning of 2018 were adult male, and country and 1,673 were escorted out Hungary, and those who arrive in border since the beginning of the year. 41 per cent were adult female. More of the country. Hungary via a safe country and are During the reporting period (1 – 30 10 14 than half, at 71 per cent, were children not threatened with persecution June 2018) authorities intercepted 18 (78 per cent of children were younger may not be granted asylum. The new individuals, which represents a than 14). 5 June – During the 8 4 Stop Soros legislative package, 77 per cent decrease when compared intergovernmental negotiations 14 6 which includes amendments to to the 77 reported in May 2018. During the reporting period, Hungarian 9 7 on the UN Global Compact for 6 6 4 the Penal Code, will also make the The figure is a 64 per cent decrease authorities reported 165 interventions Migration in New York, Hungarian 1 organization of illegal immigration compared to the 50 registered in June 6 10 2 that prevented a total of 41 individuals Minister of Foreign Affairs and a punishable offence. Financially 2017, and only a small fraction of the 4 8 from crossing into Hungary, and Trade Péter Szijjártó elaborated supporting illegal migration, gaining 3,768 reported in June 2016. returned 124 migrants to the 6 6 anti-migration sentiment of the 5 5 1 from it financially or undertaking neighboring countries (mainly Hungarian Government by saying 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 2 such activities within 8 km of 2 3 3 3 3 Figure 30 Irregular entries to Hungary between that “migration shouldn´t be 2 0 2 the border are punishable with 1 1 1 1 1 January and June 2016 - 2018 managed, it should be stopped… 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 one year’s prison sentence. The the Governments should not be government submitted a bill 6/1/18 6/2/18 6/3/18 6/4/18 6/5/18 6/6/18 6/7/18 6/8/18 6/9/18
making a major effort to make 6/10/18 6/11/18 6/12/18 6/13/18 6/14/18 6/15/18 6/16/18 6/17/18 6/18/18 6/19/18 6/20/18 6/21/18 6/22/18 6/23/18 6/24/18 6/25/18 6/26/18 6/27/18 6/28/18 6/29/18 seeking to introduce a 25 per cent 4,500 illegal migration legal, but to ensure special tax on organizations that that people can live in peaceful Preventions/ Blocks support migration with a view 3,946 conditions in their own homelands” Escorts through the fence to contributing to government 4,000 3,768 (see more here). spending on the handling of Migrant presence migration. Revenue from the tax 3,463 7 June - Hungary is prepared to 3,412 By the end of June there were with the majority in Röszke (59) and will be spent exclusively on border 3,500 support the border protection 144 migrants and asylum seekers Tompa (54). This represents a 77 per protection measures, according to efforts of the countries lying on accommodated in reception centres cent decrease compared to the 513 the bill. The Venice Commission the new migration route even with 3,000 around the country and in the transit reported at the end of June 2017. has called on Hungary to repeal the deployment of police forces, zones near the border with Serbia, provisions of the “Stop Soros” György Bakondi, Chief Security package, asserting that certain 2,500 2,398 Advisor to the Prime Minister said provisions of the “Stop Soros” on Thursday on the public service Map 8 Accommodation facilities in Hungary with information on occupancy and capacity, June 2018 package of laws on illegal migration television news channel M1. The should be repealed as they 2,000 new migration route leads from seriously impair legitimate NGO Albania, through Montenegro work. (see more here, here and and Bosnia and Herzegovina, to here). 1,500 U K R A I N E Croatia, Slovenia and Austria, and S L O V A K I A B O R S O D - A B A Ú J - Z E M P L É N from there to Italy, he explained. Balassagyarmat 27 June - Hungary will not accept 16 | 171 ! The chief advisor also highlighted ! S Z A B O L C S - S Z A T M Á R - B E R E G any kind of compromise that 1,000 A U S T R I A N Ó G R Á D Nyírbátor Asylum Detention Centre that illegal immigrants are arriving Vámosszabadi 3 | 105 includes the mandatory distribution 9 | 81 H E V E S !! ! Fót ! Nyírbátor Alien Policing Detention Centre 543 in increasingly large numbers via Győr | 135 | 151 of immigrants and asylum-seekers | 26 ! 500 the Turkish-Greek border, while G Y Ó R - M O S O N - S O P R O N in any form. The Minister of H A J D Ú - B I H A R 166 the usual sea route has lost some P E S T State added that the goal of the 133 112 H U N G A R Y 56 65 77 V A S 36 37 9 46 50 18 of its significance. The composition V E S Z P R É M Hungarian Government is for 0 of the groups arriving in Europe F E J É R member states to recognize during January February March April May June has also changed: more and more B Á C S - K I S K U N B É K É S the upcoming Austrian Presidency Z A L A ! Békéscsaba Iranians, Bangladeshis, Pakistanis S L O V E N I A Kiskunhalas Open Reception Centre 2 | 185 of the Council of the European T O L N A 1 | 200 S O M O G Y ! R O M A N I A and Afghans are attempting to C S O N G R Á D Union, which it will assume from 2016 2017 2018 # cross the borders, Mr Bakondi # # Röszke 1 July this year, that instead of an Tompa 59 | 460 added (see more here). B A R A N Y A 54 | 260 approach based on distribution, 14 This number does not include asylum seekers, C R O A T I A S E R B I A the protection of the EU’s external
but those migrants apprehended mostly in 0 25 50 100 Kilometers borders must be placed at the the Eastern part of the country who did This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on ! Open Reception Center ! Closed Reception Center #Border Crossing Point this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. centre of focus (see more here). not express the intention to claim asylum in Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Source Data : IOM, Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors Hungary.
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ROMANIA SERBIA
Developments during the reporting Figure 32 Apprehensions on entry and exit to Figure 33 Nationality breakdown (%) of Developments during the reporting Migrants presence period Romania between January and June 2018 migrants apprehended between January period and June 2018 Over the course of June 2018, the total of migrants and refugees in Serbia Since the beginning of 2018, authorities In the past two months, a total of 1,586 estimated number of accommodated was around 3,193 at the end of June. in Romania apprehended 367 migrants new migrants were registered in the migrants and refugees in government An estimated 37 per cent of migrants 140 and asylum seekers entering and exiting Reception Centers in Serbia, double the facilities (13 transit-reception centres, accommodated in the reception centers 128 8% the country. The majority of individuals 4% 707 registered in the same period last 5 asylum centres) and border crossing were of Afghan origin, followed by 4% zones increased from an estimated those arriving from Pakistan (22%), (263) were apprehended while trying 116 year. During this reporting period to exit the country, mainly towards 120 (1 – 30 June) 1,103 migrants were 2,614 at the beginning of the month The Islamic Republic of Iran (21%), Hungary (Arad, Satu Mare, Bihor and 10% registered in the centers, almost seven to an estimated 2,765 reported on 30 Iraq (9%) and the Syrian Arab Republic Timis County). The remaining 104 44% times the 163 registered in May 2018. June. It is estimated that close to 428 (1%). Nationals of Somalia, Bangladesh, individuals were intercepted entering 100 migrants and refugees remain in the Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Cuba and from Bulgaria (Giurgiou, Timis, Caras 9% According to observations from IOM open, mainly in the unofficial camps Ghana comprise the remaining 10 per Severin, Constanta and Dolj County) field colleagues, there was an increase near the border with Croatia and cent of migrants accommodated in the 80 76 in the presence of Pakistani and Afghan and Serbia (Timis and Caras Severin 20% Bosnia and Herzegovina (234) and in reception centers. County). There were 49 individuals nationals in unofficial sites around Belgrade City area (194). The overall Belgrade. Migrants arrived in groups, number registered as apprehended during this Iraq reporting period, a slight decrease 60 55 The Islamic Republic of Iran mainly from Greece and the former compared to 55 apprehended in the 49 Syrian Arab Republic Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Some 44 Figure 35 Number of accommodated migrants in previous reporting period and less than Afghanistan of the migrants decide to register 38 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244/1999) in the nearby Obrenovac Reception the Reception Centers in Serbia, weekly trends in half the 123 registered in June 2017. 40 33 33 Turkey June 2018 32 Center, while the majority aims to move Iraqi nationals are the largest registered 26 towards the border area to try to cross 20 21 2,800 2,765 17 2,730 nationality group this year (44%), 20 16 to Croatia or Bosnia and Herzegovina. 12 12 2,700 2,653 followed by Iranian (20%) and Afghan 2,614 6 (10%) nationals. Migrants and asylum 2,600 2,554 2,501 seekers from the Syrian Arab Republic 2,500 0 comprise another 9 per cent of the January February March April May June 2,400 overall caseload, and those from Turkey represent 5 per cent (see complete 2,300 Entry Exit Total breakdown below). 01-Jun-18 06-Jun-18 13-Jun-18 20-Jun-18 27-Jun-18 30-Jun-18
Figure 34 Newly registered migrants in the reception centers in Serbia in May and June Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with Migrant presence Map 9 Accommodation facilities with information 2017 - 2018 information on capacity and occupancy, June 2018 on occupancy and capacity, June 2018 At the end of June, there were 372
migrants and asylum seekers registered Kelebi a 1,200 H U N G A R Y 4 | N A # # orgos as residing in state-run accommodation 1,103 ! 2 | N A Radauti Subotica facilities. This represents an 18 per 44 | 150 59 | 150 ! B O T O S A N I ! Kikinda S A T U !97 | 240 M A R A M U R E S Sombor cent increase compared to the 396 M A R E C R O A T I A S U C E A V A 1,000 111 | 160 ! Somcuta Mare H U N G A R Y V O J V O D I N A reported at the end of May. More than 22 | 200 M O L D O V A I A S I Sid R O M A N I A half were in the asylum centres located S A L A J !#480 | 700 B I H O R N E A M T 800 Krn aca in Bucharest (112), Galati (71) and ! C L U J Obreno ac 387 | 900 815 | 900 Otopeni (54) (see more information on M U R E S H A R G H I T A ! B E O G R A D V A S L U I M A C V A B A C A U ! Arad Bogo ad a B R A N I C E V O the map below). Ban a Ko il aca 17 | 206 A R A D !109 | 170 ! 59 | 100 B O R A L B A 600 K O L U B A R A S E R B I A B O S N I A A N D S U M A D I J A H E R Z E G O V I N A C O V A S N A U K R A I N E 483 Timisoara S I B I U R O M A N I A P O M O R A V L J E V R A N C E A G A L A T I ! 22 | 60 H U N E D O A R A B R A S O V Z L A T I B O R T I M I S Z A J E C A R ! Galati 400 71 | 210 S enica R A S I N A B U Z A U 137 | 250 N I S A V A Pirot C A R A S - S E V E R I N A R G E S P R A H O V A V Â L C E A B R A I L A ! 85 | 250 G O R J 224 ! ! T U L C E A R A S K A T O P L I C A Di l ana P I R O T Otopeni 163 ! Tutin 25 | 300 !#Dimitro grad 54 | 132 200 M O N T E N E G R O 72 | 80 J A B L A N I C A 26 | 90 I A L O M I T A I!L F O V K O S O V O Vran e ! ( S C R B U L G A R I A O L T Bucharest 114 | 245 C A L A R A S I 1 2 4 4 ) Bu ano ac ! 112 | 372 ! Bosilegrad S E R B I A 68 | 220! P C I N J A 39 | 60 D O L J G I U R G I U C O N S T A N T A ! T E L E O R M A N Giurgiu Prese o 76 | 1 000 ! 30 | 170 0 0 25 50 100 0 25 50 100 B U L G A R I A Kilometers A L B A N I A T H E F O R M E R Kilometers This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on May June Y U G O S L A V R E P U B L I C This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on ! Open Reception Center ! Closed Reception Center ! Open Reception Center !#Open Reception Center Border # Border Crossing Point this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. Crossing Point O F M A C E D O N I A this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Source Data : IOM, Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors 2017 2018 Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Source Data : IOM, Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors
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SLOVENIA Migrant presence At the end of June 2018, there were 20 June - Several Slovenian Developments during the reporting 298 migrants and asylum seekers NGOs have sent a letter to period accommodated in different facilities Prime Minister Miro Cerar urging around the country. This represents him to order an independent Between January and June 2018 Pakistan and Algeria were the most Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered a decrease compared to the 317 investigation into alleged push authorities in Slovenia apprehended commonly reported countries of irregular migrants between January and June 2018 reported at the end of May, and a 5 backs of migrants on the 3,266 irregular migrants, four times origin, with 40 per cent of individuals per cent decrease compared to the Slovenian-Croatian border. The the 748 reported in the same period registered (25% and 15% respectively). 314 reported at the end of June 2017. police force has denied the in 2017, and more than the 1,930 The Syrian Arab Republic (8%), 25% allegations, saying that migrants reported for the whole 2017. During Afghanistan (8%) and Morocco (8%) are treated professionally and in this reporting period (1 – 30 June) were the remaining origin countries 38% line with the law. authorities registered a total of 883 reported in the top 5 nationality groups irregular migrants, a 23 per cent registered. One third of irregular 29 June - A total of 1,450 decrease compared to 1,158 reported migrants were registered arriving from persons requested asylum in in May and five times more than the a dozen different countries, such as Slovenia last year, including 181 reported in June 2017. Croatia, The Islamic Republic of Iran, 15% 388 unaccompanied children. Iraq, Kosovo15, Turkey, India and Libya. 5% According to the Legal 8% 8% Information Centre of NGOs – PIC, the number of requests for Pakistan Algeria asylum rose significantly in the Syrian Arab Republic Afghanistan spring only to plunge in June. Figure 36 Irregular migrants apprehended in Morocco Other Slovenia, monthly overview for 2017 and 2018
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity, 1,400 June 2018 5 June – According to the 1,200 1,158 Slovenian Press Agency (STA), local officials from the South- East of the country stated that
1,000 the existing border capacities A U S T R I A H U N G A R Y 883 are sufficient for controlling the # Sentli irregular crossings on the Kolpa/ | N A
800 Kupa river. In case of increase, esenice R U Š E K R A N J S K A | N A G O R A # the controls along the border O R M O Ž G O R J E T R Ž I Č B O V E C 573 with Croatia will be enhanced. B L E D L U C E 600 B O H I N J K O B A R I D K A M N I K Ž E L E Z N I K I 11 June - According to the STA T O L M I N C E R K N O ubl ana S L O V E N I A L A Š K O I T A L Y 153 | 200 and newspaper Dnevnik, the K A N A L ! Vrhnika !! N O V A Kotniko a 400 | 900 S E V N I C A Slovenian police identified more G O R I C A I D R I J A ! 50 | 90 Dobo a K R Š K O ! I G | N A 242 244 than 120 migrants crossing the ogatec T R E B N J E # 201 209 78 | 200 B R E Ž I C E K O M E N 181 border irregularly over the past N O V O ! Posto na 200 S E Ž A N A M E S T O C R O A T I A 121 weekend, the majority of them 17 | 340 79 77 P I V K A 46 S E M I Č in the South-Eastern region K O Č E V J E I L I R S K A B I S T R I C A of Bela Krajina. The Police K O P E R 0 Č R N O M E L J
Directorate Koper apprehended 0 25 50 100 January February March April May June Kilometers
This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on 49 migrants that irregularly ! Open Reception Center ! Closed Reception Center #Border Crossing Point this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. 2017 2018 entered Slovenia. Most of them Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Source Data : IOM, Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors (27) were Afghan nationals; three were returned to Croatia, while the others submitted their asylum applications. In the Bela Krajina region, in addition to the apprehensions, a German citizen was arrested for transporting 15 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR three Syrian nationals. 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
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THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC Table 5 Accommodation facilities (with occupancy/capacity) by the end of June 2018 Present at OF MACEDONIA Name of accommodation facility Capacity* the end of Nationalities Developments during the reporting June period “Vinojug” Transit Centre— Nationals of Iran (7), Iraq (7), Gevgelija (Greece—fYR of 1,100-1,200 21 During this reporting period (1 – 30 More than one third of the registered Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants Bangladesh (6) and Sri Lanka (1) registered in 2018 Macedonia Border) June), authorities in the former Yugoslav migrants were of Iranian origin (38%), 6% Republic of Macedonia registered 276 3% followed by those from Afghanistan Nationals of Iran (14), Libya new arrivals, a 14 per cent decrease (15%), Iraq (13%) and Pakistan (10%). 8% Tabanovce Transit Centre (fYR of (13), Pakistan (10), Morocco from the 325 reported in May 2018, 6% 1,100 43 Libyan nationals comprised another 8 3% Macedonia—Serbian Border) (2), Algeria (1), Bangladesh (1), and a significant contrast with the 45 38% per cent of the overall caseload and 3 5%8 % Afghanistan (1) and Iraq (1) apprehensions reported in June 2017. per cent were registered as Algerian 38% Nationals of Pakistan (2), Since the beginning of 2018, authorities nationals (see the complete breakdown 5% Vizbegovo – Reception Centre for 150 7 Afghanistan (3) and Russian registered a total of 1,098 migrants and below). Asylum Seekers asylum seekers, which is 9 times the Federation (2) number reported in the same period 15% Nationals of Pakistan (9), Gazi Baba – Reception Centre for 15% 120 19 Bangladesh (4), Sri Lanka (4), in 2017 (122) and 100 times less than Foreigners 85,000 registered in the same period in Serbia (1) and Albania (1) 2016. However, looking at the data for 11% Nationals of Syrian Arab 11% 13% 2016, all individuals were apprehended 13% Vlae – Safe House 25-30 5 Republic (2); Congo (2) and in the first quarter of the year and the Pakistan (1) available data suggests that there were only 47 apprehensions between April TheThe Islamic Islamic Republic Republic of Iran of IranIraq Iraq TOTAL 2,495-2,600 95 and June following the implementation PakistanPakistan AfghanistanAfghanistan of the EU-Turkey Statement. Syrian Arab Republic Libya Syrian Arab Republic Libya Algeria Other Algeria Other Migrant presence Figure 38 Registered arrivals to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia between January and June The available data shows that on 30 Map 12 Accommodation facilities in The Former 2018 Yougoslav Republic of Macedonia with information June 2018, there were 95 migrants on occupancy and capacity, June 2018 and asylum seekers accommodated in 60,000 Figure 40 Age/sex breakdown of apprehended reception centres around the former S E R B I A irregular migrants in 2018 Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. This 53,436 K O S O V O Tabano ce represents a 40 per cent increase when ( S C R 1 2 4 4 ) 43 | app 1 100 ! # K R I V A !# P A L A N K A B U L G A R I A 50,000 compared to May 2018 and June 2017 Vizbego o Female, 18% T E A R C E K R A T O V O when 63 migrants and asylum seekers 7 | 150 K U M A N O V O T E T O V O ! ! ! Gazi Baba were accommodated in the reception 19 | 120 K O C A N I Vlae P R O B I S T I P B O G O V I N J E Z E L I N O Accompani 5 | app 25 D E L C E V O centers. S V E T I 40,000 ed Children, N I K O L E Children, V I N I C A G O S T I V A R 92% K A R B I N C I 34,404 19% Additionally, the Red Cross teams V E L E S Male, 63% T H E F O R M E R Y U G O S L A V S T I P present near the norther border with M A K E D O N S K I R E P U B L I C R A D O V I S B E R O V O Z A J A S B R O D O F M A C E D O N I A C A S K A 30,000 Serbia reported assisting 1,100 persons, G R A D S K O UASC, 8% D E B A R K O N C E N E G O T I N O V A S I L E V O according to their June report. The D R U G O V O D O L N E N I N O V O Red Cross mobile team present in the A L B A N I A D E M I R S T R U M I C A S E L O K A P I J A Male Female S T R U G A southern part of the country assisted a D E B A R C A 20,000 K A V A D A R C I D E M I R total of 591 persons in Gevgelija. H I S A R P R I L E P D O J R A N Children UASC M O G I L A !# O H R I D Ge geli a 21 | app 1 100 G R E E C E B I T O L A 10,000 N O V A C I R E S E N
0 25 50 100 Kilometers ! Open Reception Center !#Open Reception Center Border This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on 1,783 Crossing Point this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. 2 71 56 133 14 94 0 5 199 47 0 325 0 45 276 Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Source Data : IOM, Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors 0 January February March April May June
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MPM TURKEY Background and Latest Figures Apprehended/Rescued Persons on Sea According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there The Turkish Coast Guard Asylum Seekers & Refugees %8 are currently over 3.9 million foreign nationals present in Turkish apprehended 1,926 irregular territory seeking international protection. Most are Syrians migrants in June yet nine fatalities (3,562,523* individuals) who are granted temporary protection was recorded. The number of Residence Permit Holders %15 status, while according to UNHCR, as of end of May 2018, irregular migrants were 1,888 362,943** asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including in June 2017. These figures only Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant include those apprehended and Syrians under TP %72 outside camps group of foreign nationals requiring Turkish humanitarian and rescued by the Coast Guard; legal protection. The number of foreign nationals has increased actual numbers of migrants and by 539,860 in comparison to June 2017 (3.4 million foreign refugees departing Turkey by sea Syrians in nationals), most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals could be higher. Apprehensions Camps (492,560). on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map on the %5 In addition, there are 710,195* foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian left. residency holders. This number was 122,329 less in June 2017. The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown, but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders.
*Data source DGMM, 28.06.2018 **Data source UNHCR, 31.05.2018
Turkey’s Temporary Protection regime Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection grants the 3,562,523 Syrian nationals the 3,400,000 228,918 230,000 *see disclaimer on page 4 right to legally stay in Turkey as well as 228,197 some level of access to basic rights and 225,557 services. The vast majority - 3,347,905 3,350,000 225,000 Apprehensions/Rescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2018 individuals - live outside camps, officially (1 January - 30 June 2018) called Temporary Accommodation 219,813 Centers and are mainly spread across 3,300,000 220,000 Time Number of cases Number of Number of deaths Number of the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa, period irregular migrants organizers 214,849 214,618 Gaziantep, Hatay, Adana, Mersin and 3,250,000 215,000 Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Kilis. 214,618 Syrians live in 19 camps the majority of which are also located January 39 41 1,634 1,640 - - 2 6 close to the Syrian border. Twenty two 3,200,000 210,000 February 25 28 1,046 1,363 - - 2 7 temporary accommodation centers March 37 41 1,534 1,849 19 19 - 1 were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 3,150,000 205,000 2017; however, currently three of the Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 June 2018 April 55 58 2,358 2,534 - - 2 4 centers are no longer operational. As Urban Caseload Residents in Camps May 65 69 3,184 3,398 7 7 4 5 a result, there is a decrease of 30,783 persons in the centers’ residence numbers. The number of Syrians under temporary protection decreased for the first time June 53 55 1,922 1,926 - 9 - 11 since two years. The decrease was recorded as 20,000 persons. To t a l 274 292 11,678 12,710 26 35 10 34
*Data source DGMM, 28.06.2018 After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons, they are referred to removal centers by gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum. However, they still have the right to claim asylum after Asylum Seekers and Refugees being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters. The top ten nationalities of apprehended/rescued migrants Another significant group of foreign nationals requiring international protection in Turkey Nationality #Percentage are Syrian, Central African, Afghan, Iraqi, Somalian, Eritrean, Senegalese, Congolese, Angolan and Malian. are 362,943 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities, but mainly Afghanistan 47% *Data source T.C.G., 30.06.2018 coming from Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries. An increase of 47,300 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2017. (Data Source UNHCR, 31.05.2018) Iraq 39% Iran 10% Residence Permit Holders Somalia 1% Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption Others 3% i.e. longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit. According to DGMM, there are 710,195 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit. The “other” residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown. It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals.
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Apprehended Persons on Land Readmitted Migrants and According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures, in June 2018, Refugees to Turkey Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces 15,863 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian, Iraqi, Iranian, On 18 March 2016, EU Greek, Bulgarian and Georgian borders of Turkey. In comparison, this (1 - 30 June 2018) and Turkey agreed on the number was 27,621 in June 2017. The entry and exit figures breakdown readmission of migrants Entry Exit are as shown in the table on the left. The highest number of irregular arriving Greece to Turkey Syria 11,617 Greece 3,098 crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syria, with a after 20 March 2016. In this total number of 11,636 apprehended persons. Greece 581 Bulgaria 49 regard, according to DGMM Iran 347 Syria 19 The irregular exits are higher at the Western Borders while Syrian, reports, 1,649 migrants Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey. and refugees have been Iraq 125 Iraq 10 In comparison to previous months there is an decrease in the irregular readmitted to Turkey from Bulgaria 14 Georgia 3 border entries from Syria to Turkey (12,658). In May 2018, 24,294 Greece between 4 April 2016 and 28 June 2018. Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Samos irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border. and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili, Çeşme, Bodrum and Adana (through the airport). To t a l 12,684 To t a l 3,179 *Data Source T.A.F., 30.06.2018 Nationality breakdown of the readmitted is shown in the graphic below and “others” category includes countries of Sri Lanka, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Cameroon, Myanmar, Nepal, Guinea, Senegal, Ghana, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Palestine, Haiti, Lebanon, Mali, Dominica, India, Congo, Yemen, Niger, Sudan, Jordan, Gambia, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and Comoros.
*Data source DGMM, 28.06.2018
Resettlement of Syrians From Turkey The readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries. In this regard, it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands, another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey. According to DGMM data released on 28 June 2018, there are 14,529 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany, the Netherlands, France and Finland.
*Data Source DGMM, 28.06.2018
see disclaimer on page 39*
Known Entry and Exit Points Known entry points by land: Hatay, Kilis, Şanlıurfa (from Syria), Silopi, Çukurca (from Iraq), Şemdinli, Yüksekova, Başkale, Ağrı, Doğubeyazıt (from Iran) Resettlements Known entry points by air: İstanbul Atatürk, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya, Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries) by Country Known exit points by sea: Çeşme, Ayvalık, Didim, Bodrum, Küçükkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos, Samos, Chios, Symi, Kos and Rodos) Known exit points by land: Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria), Kırklareli (to Bulgaria) Known exit points by air: İstanbul Atatürk, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen (to certain EU MS)
[email protected] *Disclaimer: This map is for illustration purposes only. The depiction and use of boundaries, geographic names, and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory, or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM.
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WESTERN BALKANS ALBANIA Developments during the reporting period
At the end of the second quarter of The Syrian Arab Republic was the most nationals, from 8 per cent reported at 2018 Albanian authorities reported common nation of origin reported by the end of May to 10 per cent at the 1,233 irregular entries in the Gjirokaster registered irregular migrants, declared end of June. region. Available data indicates more in 57 per cent of cases. The remaining Migrant presence than eight times increase compared to 44 per cent of the caseload reported belonging to more than 15 different the 146 reported in the same period There are three reception facilities in nationality groups, including Pakistan 2017 and three times more than the Albania: the Babrru Asylum Center (10%), Iraq (8%), Algeria (6%), Morocco 354 registered in the first two quarters (capacity of 250), Kareci Closed (5%), Libya (4%) and others. A slight of 2016. Reception Center (capacity of 200) and increase of two percentage points is Gerhot Registration and Temporary observed in the presence of Pakistani Center (capacity of60). In June, the asylum center in Babrru reported 504 Figure 42 Registered arrivals to Albania between Figure 43 Nationality breakdown of registered asylum seekers accommodated in the January and June, 2016 - 2018 arrivals between January and June 2018 center with another 8 persons were residing in the closed Kareci center.
1,400 1,23 400 3 372 1,200
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800 298 600 300 354 273 400 146 200 250
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150 134 127 During this reporting period (1 – 30 114 June) a total of 42 irregular migrants 108 were registered entering the country, 100 three times decrease compared to 134 reported in May this year. In addition 69 to that, 285 irregular migrants were 55 47 42 intercepted while trying to exit the 50 37 country towards Montenegro in the 1915 north of Albania, Shkodra region. 8 11 3 This represents two times increase 1 compared to the 139 reported previous 0 month. Between March and June 2018, January February March April May June there were estimated 590 attempts to 2016 2017 2018 exit the country16.
16 DTM started monitoring the exit flows from Albania to Montenegro and Serbia in March 2018, therefore data for previous months is not available.
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Figure 44 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia 17 BOSNIA AND and Herzegovina between January and June, KOSOVO 2017 - 2018 HERZEGOVINA Developments during the reporting period 3,000 Developments during the reporting 2,744 period 2,557 At the end of the second quarter of According to the available nationality 2,500 2018, authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR breakdown of migrants and asylum Between January and June authorities 1244/1999) reported 79 new irregular seekers registered in Kosovo18 this in Bosnia and Herzegovina registered a entries to the country, a 5 per cent year, Turkey is the first reported 2,000 total of 8,034 irregular migrants who decrease compared to 84 registered nationality, declared by 38 per cent entered the country. This represents in the same period in 2017 and a 13 1,419 of all individuals. Another 16 per cent more than twenty times increase 1,500 per cent decrease compared to 91 were registered as Syrian nationals, 10 compared to the 352 reported in registered between January and June per cent as Palestinian and 9 per cent the same period last year and almost 1,000 2016. Libyan nationals. The remaining 27 per eight times the 1,116 registered in the 666 cent is distributed among nine different whole of 2017. During this reporting 500 411 nationality groups. period (1 – 30 June) Bosnian authorities 237 94 reported 2,744 new irregular migrants, 82 43 51 56 26 a 7 per cent increase compared to the 0 previous month when 2,557 arrivals January February March April May June were reported. 2017 2018 Figure 47 Number of irregular migrants registered Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of registered between January and June 2016 - 2018 migrants and asylum seekers between January and June 2018 According to available weekly data, an Available nationality breakdown shows Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered average of 330 arrivals were reported that Pakistan is the most common irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina 40 on a weekly basis between February country of origin declared by almost a between January and June 2018 37 and end of June 2018. Looking at third of the overall registered population 19% Turkey the weekly dynamic, irregular entries (31%). Syrian nationals comprise 17% of Pakistan Syrian Arab Republic gradually increased, from 72 registered the overall registered irregular migrants 19% 35 31% beginning of February to 486 reported who entered the country between Syrian Arab 7% 38% Palestinian Territories in the last week of June 2018. The peek January and June 2018, followed by Republic 30 9% Afghanistan in arrivals was in the week between those from Afghanistan (13%), the 30 Libya 4 and 10 June when 738 irregular 27 Islamic Republic of Iran (12%), Iraq The Islamic 9% The Islamic Republic of Iran entries were reported, while the lowest (9%) and 29 different other nationality 12% Republic of iran number recorded was at the end of groups. 17% Iraq 25 10% Other February when 68 irregular entries were 13% 16% registered between 26 February and 4 Other 21 20 20 March. 20 18 19% Turkey 16 Figure 46 Top 10 nationalities800 registered in Bosnia 15 15 Syrian Arab Republic and Herzegovina between January and June 2018 736 15 14 7% 38% Palestinian Territories 700 671 Libya 10 9% 587 588 600 Weekly Irregular Entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina 7 The Islamic Republic of Iran between February and June 2018 10% Other 508 16% 485 486 5 4 500 468 3 3 3 449 1 0 400 382 347 0 329 January February March April May June 300 235 2016 2017 2018 200 170 158 143 127 110 111 118 100 72 68 17 This designation is without prejudice to 18 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the 0
Kosovo declaration of independence. Kosovo declaration of independence. 1 Jul 3 Jun 4 Feb 1 Apr 8 Apr 4 Mar 6 May 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jun 18 Feb 25 Feb 11 Feb - 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 Apr 18 Mar 25 Mar 11 Mar - 13 May 20 May 27 May ------1 2 4 5 5 9 7 11 18 19 12 23 16 12 19 21 14 25 Jun - 25 Jun 28 May - 26 Feb - 26 Mar - 42 - 30 Apr BACK TO CONTENTS 43 MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information Compilation of Available Data and Information June 2018 June 2018
MONTENEGRO CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN Developments during the reporting period LIBYA During this reporting period (1 – 30 An estimated 44 per cent of registered Developments during the reporting June), authorities in Montenegro individuals were from the Syrian Arab period registered 552 migrants and refugees, Republic. Another 17 per cent are a slight decrease compared to the registered as Pakistani nationals, 11% Between January and June 2018, the Figure 51 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast 583 reported in May 2018. Between are Algerian, 7% Iraqi and 6% Moroccan Libyan Coast Guard carried out 101 Guard between January and June, 2017 – 2018 January and the end of June 2018, a nationals. Looking at the breakdown rescue operations in which they rescued total of 2,000 migrants and refugees available for the past two years, an 10,701 migrants and reported 454 were registered, representing an increase is observable in the number dead and missing migrants. Available eleven-times increase compared to of Syrian nationals. The presence of data for 2017 indicates an increase in 12,000 187 reported in the same period last migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic the number of operations this year 10,701 year. The total number of migrants and increased by 36 percentage points compared to the same period in 2017 9,794 refugees who arrived in Montenegro between 2017 and 2018 (from 8 to when 81 operations were reported. 10,000 this year represents 147 per cent 44 per cent). In contrast, the presence The number of rescued migrants increase compared to 807 registered of Algerian nationals decreased by 36 has increased - from 9,794 in 2017 in the whole of 2017 and six times the percentage points, from 47% calculated to 10,701 in 2018). The number of 8,000 308 reported between January and at the end of 2017 to only 11% dead and missing migrants decreased December 2016. registered this year. significantly from 1,134 registered between January and June 2017 to 454 reported at the end of June 2018. 6,000 Figure 49 Arrivals to Montenegro between Figure 49 Arrivals to Montenegro between With funding under the EU Emergency January and June 2016 - 2018 January and June 2016 - 2018 Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), the 4,000 EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant
700 Protection and Reintegration was designed to provide a coherent 11% Syrian Arab Republic framework to save lives and protect 2,000 4% 1,134 44% and assist migrants along the Central 600 583 Pakistan 454 6% Mediterranean Route (CMR). Between 81 101 552 Algeria May 2017 and May 2018, a total 0 7% of 14,731 stranded and vulnerable 2017 2018 500 Iraq migrants in Libya were supported by the 469 Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing voluntary return program to return to Morocco 11% their countries of origin (predominantly 400 Libya Nigeria, Mali, Guinea and Niger).
320 17% Other Map 13 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast, January - June 2018 300 11% Syrian Arab Republic 4% 44% Pakistan 200 6% Algeria 7% Iraq 100 81 61 Morocco 11% 41 36 39 34 23 15 15 14 Libya 3 9 2 6 0 17% Other January February March April May June
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POPULATION FLOWNIGER MONITORING Dashboard # 11 MISSING MIGRANTS: FATALITIES/MISSING IN THE The daily average of the number of Figure 52 Profile of migrantsPeriod interviewed: 1in- Niger,31 May 2018 NIGER June 2018 MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN individuals observed at the two Niger IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify and understand migrationflow monitoring points increasedDEMOGRAPHICS by PROFILE OF MIGRANTS movements in West and Central Africa. Population flow monitoring (FMP) is an activity that quantifies40 per cent(obtained in May, throughwhen compared direct observation and interviews with (obtained through direct observation and interviews migrants, drivers, illegal migration facilitators, border police with migrants, drivers, migration facilitators, border and qualifies flows, migrant profiles, trends and migration routes at a given point of entry, transit or 19 to April. During May , Agadez,and Bus stationSebha, managers) police and bus station managers) exit. Since February 2016, IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at two points in the AgadezArlit, Assamaka, Tamanrasset and region of Niger. Flow monitoring points are found at two points in the region of Agadez in Niger,Nguezzam were the main departureAVERAGE / +40 MAIN TYPES OF OBSERVED MOVEMENTS Séguédine and Arlit. cities of flows transiting576 throughDAY Niger´s % 60% 38% 39% two flow monitoring points,OBSERVED while INDIVIDUALS The data collected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region. The information is 40% 23% collected from primary sources. However, this monitoring of migration flows does not replace borderArlit, Agadez, Sebha, Assamaka and Algiers were the main destination cities. 20% surveillance. Similarly, the results presented in this report do not reflect the total flow through the 0% The incoming flow has experienced Agadez region due to the vastness of the Sahara Desert which covers more than 700 000 km2 and has Adults Minors 0% a multitude of roads crossing the region. a vertiginous rise compared to the Short term local No answer Seasonal Economic movement ( - 6 migration migration ( + 6 DEMOGRAPHY Women previous month. In fact, the7% Algerian 4% months) months) FLOW POINTS AND INFORMATION OF MIGRATION FLOW authorities are driving back illegal Libya Men The daily average of the number of individuals residents living on their territory.85% These 4% COUNTRY OF DEPARTURE OF OBSERVED FLOWS Toumou observed at the two Niger flow monitoring people are usually pushed back to the Algeria points increased by 40% compared to April. border precisely Increasearound Assamaka,Decrease Constant from there they walk on foot to Dune. Niger Séguédine POPULATION FLOW MONITORING Dashboard # 11 Variations calculated based on data of the Assamaka Dirkou During this month, Agadez, Sebha, Arlit, Arlit, IOM organizes search and rescue previous month. Arlit Bilma missions to rescue those who are lost in Short term local movement ( - 6 months) Period : 1- 31 May 2018 Niger Assamaka, Tamanrasset and Nguezzam were NIGER Mali the main departure cities of flows transiting the desert (read more here). Agadez 6 INFANTS UNDER 5 YEARS OLD - 29 Libya No answer DEMOGRAPHICS PROFILE OF MIGRANTS Tchintabaraden through Niger's two FMPs, while Arlit, Agadez, IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify and understand migration Sebha, Assamaka and Algiers were the main movements in West and Central Africa. Population flow monitoring (FMP) is an activity that quantifies (obtained through direct observation and interviews with (obtained through direct observation and interviews Abalak Chad migrants, drivers, illegal migration facilitators, border police with migrants, drivers, migration facilitators, border Tahoua destination cities. and qualifies flows, migrant profiles, trends and migration routes at a givenSeasonalpoint migrationof entry, transit or and Bus station managers) police and bus station managers) +19 Burkina exit. Since February35 ELDERLY2016 PERSONS, IOM Niger (+60)has been monitoringAlgeriamigration flows at two points in the Agadez Economic migration ( + 6 months) Faso The number of individuals in the outgoing flow region of Niger. Flow monitoring points are found at two points in the region of Agadez in Niger, AVERAGE / +40 MAIN TYPES OF OBSERVED MOVEMENTS has known four important peaks during the Nigeria Séguédine and Arlit. 576 DAY % 60% month. 23 PERSONS LIVING WITH +19 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 38% 39% The data collectedPHYSICALprovides DISABILITYan overview of migratory movements in the region. The information is OBSERVED INDIVIDUALS 40%
VULNERABILITIES COUNTRY OF DESTINATION OF OBSERVED FLOWS 23% Individuals transiting through the FMPs travelled mainly by car (74%), as well as by truck (12%), by bus collected from primary sources. However, this monitoring of migration flows does not replace border 20% (10%), or by other means of transportation, including motorcycle by foot or by camel (3%). Nigeriens, surveillance. Similarly, the results presented in this report do not reflect the total flow through the 0% 8 PREGNANT WOMEN Malians and Guineans were the main nationalities observed during this month Agadez region due to the vastness of the Sahara Desert Nigerwhich covers more than 700 000 km2 and has Adults Minors 0% Mapa multitude14 DTM Flow ofMonitoringroads presencecrossing in Nigerthe region. Short term local No answer Seasonal Economic movement ( - 6 migration migration ( + 6 METHODOLOGY : Population Flow Monitoring (FMP) is an investigative work that aims to highlight areas DEMOGRAPHY Women No answer 7% 4% months) months) that are particularly vulnerable to cross-border and intraregional migration. Areas of high mobility are FLOW POINTSOrigin AND of INFORMATION transports OF MIGRATION% FLOWChange Libya Libya Seasonal migration Men identified across the country. DTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify The daily average of the number of individuals 85% 4% COUNTRY OF DEPARTURE OF OBSERVED FLOWS NIGER 74 +10 pp strategic transit points. Enumerators collect data from key informants at the flow monitoring point: they Toumou observed at the Economictwo Niger migrationflow ( + 6 months)monitoring Algeria may be staff at bus stations, police or customs officials, bus or truck drivers, or migrants themselves. A points increased0% 20%by 40% compared40% 60%to April80%. 100% Increase Decrease Constant basic questionnaire mixed with direct observations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by LIBYA 19 -1 pp
DESTINATION Niger gender and nationality. In Niger, the flow monitoring points were chosen after consultation with national Séguédine MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED Variations calculated based on data of the and local stakeholders involved in migration management, according to the locations and ALGERIA Assamaka 7 Dirkou-11 pp During this month, Agadez, Sebha, Arlit, Arlit, Niger previous month. characteristics of the flows transiting through the Sahara Desert. The data collection is done at times Arlit Bilma 67% Short term local movement ( - 6 months) Niger AssamakaMali, Tamanrasset6% and Nguezzam were where the flows are the most important. Mali the mainGuineadeparture5% cities of flows transiting Destination of transportsAgadez % Change 6 INFANTS UNDER 5 YEARS OLD - 29 Libya No answer Tchintabaraden throughNigeriaNiger's two3% FMPs, while Arlit, Agadez, LIMITS : The data used in this analysis are estimates and represent only a part of the existing flows on Sebha, LibyaAssamaka3%and Algiers were the main NIGER Abalak 87 +10Chad pp these axes : Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka, and Agadez - Séguédine - Sebha. The spatial and temporal Tahoua destinationCamerouncities2%. Seasonal migration coverage of these surveys is partial and, although the collection is done daily and during periods when Chad 2% +19 Burkina 35 ELDERLY PERSONS (+60) Algeria flows are important. Finally, no information is collected on existing flows outside the time slots covered. LIBYA 13 -5 pp Cotê d'Ivoire 2% Economic migration ( + 6 months) Faso The number of individuals in the outgoing flow Vulnerability data is based on direct observation by the enumerators and should be understood only as has knownOther four important10% peaks during the an indication. ALGERIA Nigeria 0 - 5 pp DEPARTURE DEPARTURE AREA AND month. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% PERSONS LIVING WITH +19 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 23 PHYSICAL DISABILITY
VULNERABILITIES COUNTRY OF DESTINATION OF OBSERVED FLOWS INTERNATIONALTHIS PROJECT ORGANIZATION IS FUNDED BY THE FOR MIGRATION [email protected] - www.globaldtm.info Individuals transiting through the FMPs travelled mainlyTHISby PROJECTcar ( 74IS %), as well as by truck (12%), by bus EUROPEAN UNION Credentials: When quoting, paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report, the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows: “Source: International(10%), Organizationor by other for Migrationmeans (IOM), (month,of transportation, year), Displacement Trackingincluding MatrIMPLEMENTEDix (DTM)”.motorcycle BY IOM by foot or by camel (3%). Nigeriens, 1 PREGNANT WOMEN Malians and Guineans were the main nationalities observed during this month 8 Niger
METHODOLOGY : Population Flow Monitoring (FMP) is an investigative work that aims to highlight areas No answer that are particularly vulnerable to cross-border and intraregional migration. Areas of high mobility are Origin of transports % Change identified19 Last availableacross data. the country. DTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify Libya Seasonal migration strategic transit points. Enumerators collect data from key informants at the flow monitoring point: they NIGER 74 +10 pp Economic migration ( + 6 months) may be staff at bus stations, police or customs officials, bus or truck drivers, or migrants themselves. A 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 46 basic questionnaire mixed with direct observations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by LIBYA 19 -1 pp BACK TO CONTENTS 47 gender and nationality. In Niger, the flow monitoring points were chosen after consultation with national DESTINATION MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED and local stakeholders involved in migration management, according to the locations and ALGERIA 7 -11 pp Niger characteristics of the flows transiting through the Sahara Desert. The data collection is done at times 67% Mali 6% where the flows are the most important. Guinea 5% Destination of transports % Change Nigeria 3% LIMITS : The data used in this analysis are estimates and represent only a part of the existing flows on Libya 3% NIGER 87 +10 pp these axes : Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka, and Agadez - Séguédine - Sebha. The spatial and temporal Cameroun 2% coverage of these surveys is partial and, although the collection is done daily and during periods when Chad 2% flows are important. Finally, no information is collected on existing flows outside the time slots covered. LIBYA 13 -5 pp Cotê d'Ivoire 2% Vulnerability data is based on direct observation by the enumerators and should be understood only as Other 10% an indication. ALGERIA 0 - 5 pp DEPARTURE DEPARTURE AREA AND 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
INTERNATIONALTHIS PROJECT ORGANIZATION IS FUNDED BY THE FOR MIGRATION [email protected] - www.globaldtm.info THIS PROJECT IS Credentials: WhenEUROPEAN quoting, paraphrasing UNION or in any way using the information mentioned in this report, the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows: “Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM), (month, year), Displacement Tracking MatrIMPLEMENTEDix (DTM)”. BY IOM 1 ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOM’s Displacement Tracking System. The Flow Monitoring System Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools includes a monthly flows compilation and methodologies designed to report, which provides an overview track and analyse human mobility in of migration flows in countries of first different displacement contexts in a arrival and other countries along the continuous manner. To gather and route in Europe, and an analysis of disseminate information about the trends across the affected region. The migrant populations moving through data on registered arrivals is collated the Mediterranean, up the Western by IOM through consultations with Balkan Route and through the Northern ministries of interior, coast guards, Route into Europe, in September 2015 police forces and other relevant national DTM established a Flow Monitoring authorities.
Flow Monitoring Surveys The DTM system also includes flow by IOM field staff in Greece, the former monitoring surveys to capture additional Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, and more in-depth data on the people Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Bulgaria and on the move, including age, sex, areas Slovenia since October 2015. The of origin, levels of education, key transit analysis of data collected throughout points on their route, motives and 2016 is available on the IOM portal for intentions. This data has been captured Mediterranean.
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Information contained in this document has been received from a variety :Data collection activities supported by of sources including: national authorities, national and international organizations as well as media reports. Specific sources are not named in the report. The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content, and where information .has not been confirmed, this has been noted in the report