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Baghdad Governorate Profile May-August Overview BAGHDAD GOVERNORATE PROFILE GOVERNORATE OF ORIGIN May-August 2015 1%10% Anbar Baghdad governorate is the most populous in the 9% Babylon 13,278 IDP individuals 8,286 IDP individuals Baghdad country, home to 7,145,470 individuals (excluding 4% 2% GENDER- AGE BREAKDOWN IDPs and Syrian refugees). By August it held over 2% Diyala 7% Ninewa 538,000 IDPs, the second largest concentration in 50,820 IDP individuals 654 IDP individuals 2% 67% Kirkuk Iraq. Over the past decade numerous waves of Salah al-Din 5-0 IDPs have come to this governorate, due to its 9% less than 1% 36,780 IDP individuals strategic location and the political importance of 7% 11-6 the country’s capital: as an example, Baghdad MOST COMMON SHELTER TYPE 39,882 IDP individuals ll IDP accommodated over a third of the estimated 1.6 f a s in o 18-12 7% ir % a million IDPs displaced in the aftermath of the 153,714 IDP individuals 7 q Samarra 2006 bombings. 29% Nabi Sheit 1 170,094 IDP individuals 49-19 Kadhra’a 15,108 IDP individuals ? Thawra 1 and 2, which constitute Sadr City, the 32% poorest suburb of Baghdad, used to be a strong- Al-Nabi Younis 3% +50 Al-Jamea;a Rented Host Families Unknown hold of religious militia that fought against housing 42% 49% shelter type 4% USA-led multi-national forces during their 0 INTENTIONS 8,000 intervention. Since start of the recent conflict in 2,000 4,000 6,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 late 2013, IDPs have continued to flow to Baghdad, settling mainly in Karkh, Abu Ghraib and Notably, 58% of all IDPs assessed in Baghdad were under Grand Total 1% 99% Mahmoudiya districts, situated near Ramadi and 18. Additionally, overall there were nearly as many men as Falluja (the areas affected the most by the ongoing Thawra2 100% 50,016 IDP individuals IDP camps there were women among IDPs in the governorate. violence). Thawra1 100% 9% Total population: 8,544 individuals Fighting has intensified between armed groups Mahmoudiya 100% DISPLACEMENT OVER TIME and Iraqi Security Forces. Security remains Displacement trends Mada'in 4%4% 92% IDP individuals in the unstable due to activities of various militias armed Karkh 1% 99% governorate The crisis in Iraq has strongly affected all displacement, further Ramadi districts of Anbar led to a 2 per cent increase in IDPs in the gangs and the spread of kidnappings for ransom. 100% IDP individuals who left exacerbated by intensified fighting between armed groups and Abu Ghraib area; however, as many families return to their areas of Kadhimia 538,632 As a result, almost 60,000 individuals have been 526,362 Al Resafa 100% 511,758 displaced from and within Baghdad; the number of international coalition forces. As a result of the USA-led operation origin or displace internally in search of cheaper rent, there was a 2 483,648 Adhamia 100% IDPs to continue to grow. Inherent Resolve, multiple areas in Anbar, Salah al-Din and Ninewa per cent drop in IDP figures in Karkh, the most densely populated 412,200 have been hit by coalition airstrikes. This, combined with armed area. Abu Ghraib 100% 352,668 group activities, generated new waves of displacement across the 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 311,976 Reportedly, fleeing families encountered many difficulties due new For more information on the governorate please country. Between May and August, IDP movements reflected laws imposed by destination governorates that requested them to Resettle in a third location Return to place of origin refer to our previous governorate profiles, geographical and political developments on the ground. As a result, 155,952 134,502 provide a local sponsor upon arrival. 134,346 127,446 Waiting on one or several factors Return to Area of Past 110,622 available on IOM website Baghdad has become the second most common refuge for IDPs 101,130 62,280 62,154 59,178 (http://iomiraq.net/allreports). across Iraq, accommodating over 29 per cent of all the people The total number of persons who left Baghdad dropped slightly, Displacement 56,598 displaced from neighbouring Anbar. Many of IDPs fled here through indicating return movement to the governorate. IOM staff reported 65,256 61,590 61,458 59,862 59,628 58,488 that accurate statistics were difficult to obtain, as many return cases TOP PRIORITY NEEDS 57,534 Bazabiz Bridge, which remains the only open border crossing 40,698 35,580 32,064 33,468 31,356 28,524 weren’t registered due to conflict and consequent frequent changes 3,540 4,302 - between the above governorates. - of place. Baghdad is liable to remain both an arrival and a departure As a result, between May and August, Baghdad received influx of governorate, given its deteriorating security and complex political almost 55,000 people. At the end of August, the IDP population Access developments as against the advantages of the capital city. to work 52% May-14 July-14 July -15 living in the governorate amounted to over 538,000 persons. During April-14 June-14 April-15May -15June -15 March-15 89,772 IDPs 538,632 IDP 59,628 58% August-14 January-15 August -15 the period, close proximity to the conflict-ravaged Falluja and The first prioty need October-14 February-15 FAMILIES INDIVIDUALS OF ALL IDP INDIVIDUALS OF ALL IDPS ARE September-14November-14December-14 ACROSS IRAQ ORIGINATE UNDER 18 FROM BABGHDAD Information based on DTM Master List, Round XXVI, August Produced and disseminated by International Organization for Migration IOM Iraq Funded by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration PRM and Group Assessment, Cycle 2 from 24th August. Shelters Intentions Needs Sponsorship laws and consequent difficulties for Between May and August, IDP intentions remained Since Baghdad holds the second largest IDP population IDPs resulted in new transitory camps being constant, the vast majority of respondents desiring to across Iraq, it continues to struggle with service delivery established in the outskirts of Baghdad. Even a slight return. Displacement-related issues shaped reported and employment for the increased labour force. Over increase in camp population puts additional strain on trends. Violence in Baghdad has escalated since July, half of those assessed by IOM indicated work as their the already overburdened services, particularly as with the highest casualties since 2006. The August most urgent need. Almost 60 per cent of those seeking many of the newly erected camps lack water, medical bomb attack killed at least 69 people. work stated that employment was available, but they aid and a reliable electricity supply. Almost 70 per cent of the respondents included security lacked skills and qualifications to meet job requirements. BAGHDAD to be among the main factors affecting their intentions. More than 25 per cent equally stated that there were All camps, except Al-Amal in Abu Ghraib district, Although only 35 per cent of the assessed IDP popula- not enough work opportunities. reached full capacity during August. This will presum- tion in Baghdad reported any direct security incident, At the same time, 22 per cent of respondents gave water ably lead to additional overcrowding, making such as discrimination, armed conflict or as their first priority need, confirming water scarcity, occupants vulnerable to skin and respiratory inter-community tensions, the general insecurity in the particularly in Al-Kadhymia, Karkh, Mahmoudiya and diseases. governorate, together with overcrowding, overbur- Thawra districts. Over 30 per cent of those complained dened services, spread of diseases and low morale was about water quality, especially in Mada’in and Al-Rasafa GOVERNORATE The lengthy period of displacement and limited reflected in a high proportion wishing to return to their districts. urban capacity of Baghdad cause IDPs to prefer place of origin. Shelter and housing was the most urgent need for 13 per PROFILE private dwellings. The presence of relatives also cent of the respondents, connected to high rents and encourages this trend, with this shelter type showing An IDP woman receiving cash assistance in Al-Taji neighborhood poor conditions of rented housing. a 7 per cent increase between May and August, MAY-AUGUST 2015 indicating that newly displaced families were most If the conflict prolongs, more IDPs will presumably likely to settle with host families. consider the above to be their first priority needs. IOM field staff stated that during the lengthening period of displacement many IDPs have found employment, aiding financial stability. This has allowed them to move to rented houses and out of informal settlements, which in May were reportedly SHELTERS OVER TIME inhabited by 10 per cent of the Baghdad IDP popula- MAY-AUGUST 2015 60,000 NEEDS BY DISTRICTS tion, as well as from other critical shelters, such as schools in As Sadr city or religious buildings in 50,000 Abu Ghraib 60% 2% 1% 26% 11% al-Mansour district. Adhamia 67% 1% 5% 27% 40,000 Al Resafa 30% 3% 9% 1% 21% 36% Although some have improved their economic 30,000 Kadhimia 11% 3% 2% 7% 1% 77% situation, the limited capacity of the local labour Karkh 54% 15% 1% 6% 10% 1% 2% 12% market has forced many families to move numerous 20,000 times within the governorate borders in search of Mada'in 16% 2% 4% 29% 50% sustainable work. 10,000 Mahmoudiya 19% 1% 80% The general housing situation in Baghdad still 0 Thawra1 100% GOVERNORATE PROFILE remains poor and creates many difficulties for fleeing Thawra2 3% 7% 1% 89% International Organization for Migration families. Grand Total 52% 5% 1%2% 5% 13% 22% Jun-14Jul-14 Sep-14 Jan-15 Jul -15 Apr-14May-14 Aug-14 Oct-14Nov-14Dec-14 Feb-15Mar-15Apr-15May -15Jun -15 Aug -15 IOM Iraq Camp Private housing Critical shelters Access to Work Education Food NFI Health Legal Help Other Sanitation/ Hygiene Shelter/Housing HH Water Water Blank Web: http://iomiraq.net BAGHDAD http://iomiraq.net/dtm-page Email: [email protected].
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