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CR AAITA MA 2014

IDPs profiled by the IDP Taskforce in May

During May 2014, 28,954 persons (4,828 families) were profiled by the IDP Taskforces. Of those profiled 2,895, persons (10%) were displaced in May, 9,512 persons (33%) in April, 264 persons (1%) in March, 908 persons (3%) in February, 3,848 persons (13%) in January 2014, 11,527 persons (40%) were displaced before January 2014.

Total Increase April Decrease April Total disp laced March 2014 2014 (all) 2014 667,158 28,954 23,376 672,736

Regional overview of persons profiled in May

end-Apr end-May Region Increase Decrease* 2014 2014 North 98,020 7,110 23,376 81,754 South 184,484 2,969 187,453 Southeast 16,955 650 - 17,605 East 117,461 4,760 - 122,221 West 178,535 3,435 - 181,970 Central 71,703 10,030 - 81,733 Central Highlands - - - Total 667,158 28,954 23,376 672,736

Comparison of Monthly Trends (2012-2014)

*Often, due to lack of humanitarian access or other issues, IDPs are not profiled by the IDP Taskforces until at least several months after their displacement occurred. As a result, this graph is constantly updated to reflect new groups profiled by the Taskforce

Map of IDPs profiled in May 2014 by place of displacement

IDPs Profiled in April

*Provinces marked in red experienced displacement greater than 500 persons; those marked in orange less than 500 persons

napshot of IDPs Profiled in May 2014 by Province

Central Region - 10,030 IDPs profiled during May 2014

Maidan Wardak 836 families (6,154 individuals) were displaced from different districts of Maidan Wardak to the provincial centre of the same province during the reporting period. The main causes of displacement have been reported as general insecurity, intensified armed conflict between AGEs and ANSF, and military operations. The majority of displaced families are living in rented houses, while some families are hosted by the local community. Following the initial assessment, the urgent needs of IDPs were found to be food and NFIs. The IDPs intend to return to their places of origin, subject to improvement of the security situation. UNHCR is coordinating with WFP and implementing partners to ensure that the urgent needs of IDPs are met.

hazni 237 families (1,908 individuals) were displaced from the Giro district to the provincial centre of during April and May 2014. The main causes of displacement have been reported as general insecurity, intensified armed conflicts between AGEs and ANSF, and military operations. The majority of displaced families are living in rented houses, while some families are also hosted by the local community. Following the initial assessment, the urgent needs of IDPs were found to be food and NFIs. The IDPs intend to return to their places of origin, subject to improvement of the security situation. UNHCR is coordinating with WFP and implementing partners to ensure that the urgent needs of IDPs are met.

ogar 135 families (1,002 individuals) were displaced from different districts of Logar to the provincial centre of the same province in late 2013 and in May 2014. The main causes of displacement have been reported as general insecurity, intensified armed conflicts between AGEs and ANSF as well as military operations. The majority of displaced families are living in rented houses, while some families are also hosted by the local community. Following the initial assessment, the urgent needs of IDPs were found to be food and NFIs. The IDPs intend to return to their places of origin, subject to improvement of security situation. UNHCR is coordinating with WFP and implementing partners to ensure that the urgent needs of IDPs are met.

Kapisa 161 families (966 individuals) were displaced within of from Afghanya and Haiderkhil villages to Chokanbaz, Pachaghan and Sharifkhel villages in district centre. IDPs were displaced due to intensified armed conflict, insurgency and counter-insurgency operations in their villages of origin. The families were displaced in February 2014. They were profiled by a joint team composed of staff from UNHCR, WFP’s implementing partner and DoRR. The IDPs are living with their relatives and in the host community. The identified needs of IDPs, including food, NFIs and shelter, will be addressed soon.

astern region –4,760 IDPs profiled during May 2014

Jalalabad 700 families (4,448 individuals) were displaced from different districts of Kunar, Kabul and Nangarhar provinces to Jalalabad city, Surkhrud, Nazyan, Behsood, Kama and Kuz Kunar districts of Nangarhar between February and May 2014. The IDPs were assessed in May by joint teams of DoRR, UNHCR, WFP, DRC, IRC and UNHCR’s implementing partner APA. Armed conflicts between two AGE groups, as well as harassment and intimidation by AGEs, have been the main causes of displacement. All IDPs profiled received food and NFIs, while vulnerable families received solar lamps, sanitary kits, tents, and emergency latrine and hygiene kits on an as-needed basis. The IDP task force members participating in distributions included UNHCR, NRC, IRC, DRC, and WFP. The majority of the families have been known as pro- government in their places of origin and this made them more likely to be harassed by AGEs. Considerable numbers of IDP families are living in shared rooms and in tents, while some families are currently living with their relatives and friends.

Kunar 15 families (88 individuals) were displaced from Marawara, Nari and Wata Pur districts of Kunar to Asadabad city, within the same province. Displacement took place gradually from February to April 2014. IDPs were profiled in May by a joint team of UNHCR’s implementing partner ODCG, NRC, WFP and DORR. Harassment and intimidation by AGEs were identified as the main reasons for displacement during the relevant period. Some members of the IDP group were working with ANSF and were subject to additional pressure by AGEs as a result. IDPs are currently living in rented houses. The heads of households are unskilled and have not been able to find work. UNHCR provided 24 qualified women with solar lamps and sanitary materials, while NRC and WFP provided NFIs and food to all families.

uristan 46 families (224 individuals) were displaced from Bargi Metal district of Nuristan and Dawlatshah district of Laghman to district of Nuristan. Although their displacement occurred in October and November 2013, the families were profiled in May 2014 due to various reasons including security and access. The initial assessment took place by a joint team of UNHCR’s implementing partner ODCG, WFP and DoRR. The main causes of displacement included harassment and intimidation by AGEs and land disputes. IDPs were found living in rented houses with sufficient living space; however, the assessment team identified urgent needs as food and NFIs, which were provided following the assessment by UNHCR and WFP.

orthern Region - 4,152 IDPs profiled during May 2014 ote: the mentioned increase in the number of IDPs for orth is 7,110 individuals in the breakdown table in the first page of this report; however, the actual number of profiled IDPs in May is 4,152 individuals, while the additional 2,958 individuals is the increase which has been identified in older IDP caseloads during the verification exercise conducted in early 2014. (More details are available in the following sections.)

aryab 359 families (2,154 individuals) were displaced from different districts of Faryab to Khaja Sabz, Maimana and Pashtunkot districts within the same province between January and May 2014. The main reasons for displacement have been identified as armed conflict between AGEs and ANSF, military operations and generalized violence. IDPs are willing to return to their places of origin, subject to improvement of the security situation. Food, NFIs and shelter have been identified as the prioritized needs of the families; so far about 150 families have received food and NFIs from Save the Children, NCA, ARCS and ANDMA, and UNHCR is coordinating with WFP and implementing partners to ensure the urgent needs of the remaining families are met soon.

Kunduz 229 families (1,296 individuals) were displaced from Archi district of to Imam Saheb district and provincial centre (Kunduz city) within the same province during the first two weeks of May 2014. Armed conflicts between AGEs and ANSF, military operation and generalized violence have been the main causes of their displacements. IDPs were assessed by a joint team of IDP task Force members. The main needs of the families have been identified as food and NFIs. So far, UNHCR, WFP and NRC have provided 208 families with food, NFIs and cash, while the remaining 21 families will be assisted soon.

Balkh 39 families (212 individuals) were displaced from Qaisar and Andkhoy districts of Faryab to Mazar city and Dehdadi district in province between February and May 2014. Armed conflicts between AGEs and ANSF, as well as generalized violence and insecurity, have been reported as the main causes of displacement. Families are living in rented houses. UNHCR is coordinating with WFP and implementing partners to ensure that the urgent needs of IDPs are met.

Jawzjan 76 families (490 individuals) have been displaced from different districts of Sar-e-Pul, Faryab and Jawzjan provinces to the provincial centre of Jawzjan, Sheberghan city during January 2013. IDPs were profiled by a joint team of the IDP Task Force members in May. The main causes of displacements were identified as general insecurity, harassment and illegal taxations by AGEs. Families have access to the basic social services in Sheberghan city. UNHCR is coordinating with other stakeholders to ensure that the urgent needs of IDPs are met.

Western Region - 3,435 IDPs profiled during May 2014

erat 128 families (574 individuals) were displaced from Faryab, Badghis and Ghor provinces to Enjil district of Herat in January 2014. The main reasons for displacement were identified as general insecurity, intimidation and harassment by AGEs, conflict between ANSF and AGEs and inter-tribal disputes. IDPs have access to the available social services in the area such as health, education and water, but are concerned about lack of food, livelihood and employment opportunities. Distributions of food, NFIs and tents are underway.

hor 53 families (249 individuals) were displaced from different districts of Ghor and Badghis provinces to provincial centre of Ghor between April and May 2014. Families were assessed by a joint team of IDP Task Force members. The majority of families are living in rented houses, while 12 families are staying in UNHCR tents. Intimidation, forced recruitment and illegal taxation by AGEs, as well as tribal disputes in their places of origin, were identified as the main reasons for displacement. Following the joint assessment, food and NFIs have been provided to the most vulnerable families.

Badghis 212 families (1,299 individuals) were displaced from different districts of Badghis to the provincial centre of the same province, Qala Naw City, between April and May 2014. Families have been profiled by a joint team of IDP Task Force members. Generalized violence, forced recruitment, illegal taxation and intimidation by AGEs were identified as the main reasons for displacement; however, clashes between Turkmen forces and Afghan AGEs over drug smuggling in Torshaikh border area with Turkmenistan resulted in displacement of 13 families. IDPs are living in rented houses. All IDPs have been provided with emergency relief including food, NFIs and tents by WFP, IRC and UNHCR.

arah 205 families (1,313 individuals) were displaced from different districts of to Farah city, the provincial centre of the same province, during February 2014. The main reasons for displacement were identified as general deterioration of security as well as intimidation and threat by AGEs. IDPs were profiled by a joint team of IDP Task Force members. 63 families out of 205 were identified as being in need of food and NFIs, which were provided by WFP and UNHCR.

outhern Region - 2,969 IDPs profiled during May 2014

elmand 219 families (1,731 individuals) were displaced from Musa Qala, Dishu and Nahri Siraj districts of Helmand to Lashkargah city, provincial centre of Helmand. The main reason for displacement of these families was the OQAB military operation which was recently launched in southern province. A joint assessment team including UNHCR, WFP, IOM, HAPA, DoRR, ANDMA and a representative from the governor’s office visited IDPs in Lashkargah city. They found them in urgent need of food and NFIs. For the time being, the families are living in different locations in Lashkargah city, in rented houses or with their families and friends. They have access to basic social services available in Lashkargah and have been provided with food and NFIs.

Kandahar 84 families (746 individuals) were displaced from different districts of Kandahar and Helmand provinces to of Kandahar in May 2014 due to conflict between ANSF and AGEs as well as the presence of land mines in their place of origin. The initial assessment was conducted jointly by UNHCR, WFP, IOM, HRDA, HAPA, DoRR and ARCS. IDPs are living in different locations, in rented houses and also in houses of their relatives and friends. They have access to the basic social services available in the district centre. Their urgent needs, which have been identified as food and NFIs by the assessment team, have been addressed.

ruzgan 46 families (492 individuals) were displaced from Chinarto district of Uruzgan to Trinkot city, provincial centre of the same province in May 2014 due to conflict between the ANSF and AGEs. IDPs were initially assessed by a joint team of UNHCR, WFP, ARPD, HRDA, HAPA, DoRR and a representative of the governor’s office. The assessment team found IDPs in urgent need of food and NFIs. They are living in rented houses and also houses of their relatives and friends and have access to the basic social services available in the area. Their urgent needs have been addressed by distribution of food and NFIs.

outh-eastern Region - Totally 650 IDPs were profiled During May 2014

Paktya 92 families (610 individuals) were displaced from different districts of Paktya, Nangarhar, Laghman and Khost provinces to Gardez city, provincial centre of Paktya provinces from January to April 2014. Insecurity as well as intimidation and harassment by AGEs have been the main reason for displacement of these families. The majority of the families are living in rented houses, while a few families are living with members of the host community. IDPs have access to social services available in the city. Although the families are being supported by the local community, they are still vulnerable and in need of assistance, mainly in terms of food, NFIs and livelihoods. Coordination for provision of assistance to the families is taking place.

Khost 4 families (40 individuals) were displaced from different districts of to provincial centre, in the same province, in April 2014. The assessment team determined that the main reasons for displacement were general insecurity, harassment and intimidation by AGEs. IDPs are living in rented houses and have access to basic social services in the city. They will be assisted soon.

pdate on IDPs verification exercise

In late 2013, UNHCR and members of the IDP Task Forces decided to conduct a verification exercise throughout the country to confirm existing statistics regarding IDPs. The results of this verification has brought changes to the current figures of IDPs due to population movements and returns, but have also enhanced the accuracy and credibility of our data. The verification exercise has been completed in North and Central regions, while in other regions it is still ongoing. The exercise has resulted in identification of new IDP caseloads in the Central region, particularly in urban areas, which has increased the number of IDPs by approximately 20%. The increase in the number of IDPs in the Central region was gradually recorded during the last couple of months. The result of the verification in the North indicates approximately 18% decrease (23,376 individuals) in the total number of IDPs for that region, as indicated on page one of this report. As the exercise is completed in other regions, UNHCR will update its data and will release the new figures through monthly IDP updates.

IDPs profiled from 2011 to 2014 - by current place of displacements