IDP Situation Monitoring Initiative (ISMI) CCCM CLUSTER Monthly Overview of IDP Movements and Spontaneous Returns in Idleb & Surrounding Areas, June 2019 Summary of Findings About ISMI & This Factsheet Communities assessed: 220 Between 1 and 30 June, assessed communities in Idleb and The IDP Situation Monitoring Initiative (ISMI) is an initiative of the Camp surrounding areas witnessed a total of 57,805 IDP arrivals, Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster, implemented by REACH Total IDP arrivals:1 57,805 (76%) and supported by cluster members. most of whom to Dana (16,604) and Maaret Tamsrin (11,138) 3 Following a baseline assessment conducted at the end of 2016, weekly, bi- Total IDP departures: 32,137 (79%) sub-districts in northern Idleb governorate. Many people weekly and now monthly data collection cycles were initiated. This factsheet presents an overview of reported inward and outward movements of IDPs from 4 sought safety and security near the Turkey-Syria border, a Total spontaneous returns (SRs): 4,509 (92%) densely-populated area that has already seen a large influx of 1 to 30 June 2019. Such displacements were reported in 220 communities in sub-districts monitored by ISMI. The coverage map in this section shows the arrivals within recent months. In comparison to what was seen sub-districts that were monitored for the most recent round of data collection, Total IDP arrivals, IDP departures and SRs: in May, the total number of IDP departures (32,137) in June as well as the communities reporting movements. ISMI monitoring coverage 57,805 decreased by 79%. Meanwhile, assessed communities in Idleb varies over time depending on access. Displacements are identified through an extensive key informant (KI) network, either from alerts initiated by KIs and surrounding areas witnessed an increase in SRs (92%) or from follow-up by enumerators. At least two KIs are interviewed in each throughout June. Ma’arrat An Nu’man sub-district witnessed assessed community, and collected information is further triangulated through other sources, including CCCM member data and humanitarian updates. This 32,137 the highest number of SRs (2,730). approach allows for regular updates on IDP movements at the community Nevertheless, hostilities and airstrikes were reported around level across sub-districts monitored by ISMI in Idleb and surrounding areas. southern Idleb and northern Hama governorates with civilians The data used for this product was collected, triangulated and verified based 4,509 on submissions from ISMI’s network and select CCCM cluster members bearing the brunt of the conflict. In June, several casualties following the ISMI methodology. Due to differences in methodology and Idleb and surrounding areas were reported and critical civilian infrastructure was damaged coverage, figures presented in this output may differ from official CCCM 100+557+ Cluster or UNHCR data. All data is for humanitarian use only. or destroyed, in particular hospitals, preventing people from ■ IDP arrivals ■ IDP departures ■ Spontaneous returns accessing life-saving medical assistance.5 Coverage, June 2019 ! ! IDP arrivals to sub-districts monitored by ISMI, June 2019 ! ! ! ! ! ! Percentage of total IDP ! Kafr ! Harim Administrative ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Takharim arrivals by sub-district ! ! (314) boundaries ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! (1,967) (1/6/19 - 30/6/19) ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Daret Azza ! ! Dana ! ! 0.0% - 1.0% ! ! ! ! Governorate ! Ü (1,631) ! ! ! ! (16,604) Jebel ! ! TURKEY Salqin ! 1.1% - 3-0% ! Qourqeena ! ! ! ! ! Saman ! ! (9,468) ! Aleppo ! ! (1,203) 3.1% - 6.0% ! ! ! ! (86) ! ! Atareb Sub-district ! ! ! !! 6.1% - 28.7% ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! (736) ! ! Maaret ! ! ! ! ! ! Darkosh ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Major displacements ! Tamsrin Most common sub-districts ! ! ! (205) ! ! ! ! ! Armanaz ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! (11,138) ( >1,000 IDPs ) ! ! ! Teftnaz of departure ( >2,000 IDP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! (2,594) ! ! ! ! ! ! Zarbah arrivals from sub-district) ! ! ! (223) ! ! ! ! !! ! Bennsh ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! (212) Outward External ! ! ! ! ! ! ! (205) ! Idleb Idleb ! Janudiyeh displacement ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ALEPPO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! (2,310) ! ! ! (114) Lattakia ! ! ! Inward & outward ! ! !! ! ! Saraqab ! ! Internal ! Badama displacement ! ! Jisr-Ash ! ! ! Mhambal Ariha (188) ! (332) ! -Shugur ! ! (942) (2,781) ! ! (428) IDLEBAbul Thohur (11) Hama Ehsem Maarrat An Numan Sub-districts monitored by ISMI Sub-districts not monitored ! Assessed communities 2,681 1,402 IDPs IDPs (3,217) LATTAKIA Kafr Nobol (587) 1,112 Heish IDPs CCCM CLUSTER Madiq Castle 1,426 IDPs Feedback: CCCM Cluster Northern Syria Email: [email protected] Km HAMA 0 25 50 100 Info: www.globalcccmcluster.org, www.humanitarianresponse.info 1 IDP Situation Monitoring Initiative (ISMI) CCCM CLUSTER Monthly Overview of IDP Movements and Spontaneous Returns in Idleb & Surrounding Areas, June 2019 IDLEB & SURROUNDING AREAS6 8 Key Figures IDP arrivals to assessed communities in Idleb and surrounding areas as of May 2019, many of whom have been Atma Selwa IDP arrivals ( 1619 - 30619 ) displaced an average of five times since the start 13 Communities assessed: 220 11 - 200 1,001 - 5,000 of the conflict, further exacerbating people’s ² Salqin Aqrabat vulnerabilities and likely eroding resilience. 201 - 1,000 5,001 - 10,545 Kafr Kelly Tilaada Total IDP arrivals: 57,805 ( 76%) Takharim Top intended destination sub-districts (# IDPs): Sub-districts with most arrivals (# IDPs): Haano 100+67+57+19+16 100+34+23+18+13 Armana Dana 16,604 ALEPPO Dana 7,240 Maaret Tamsrin 11,138 Kafr - Ma’arrat An Nu’man 2,477 Maarrat Kafrehmul Salqin 9,468 Tamasrin Salqin 1,666 Ma’arrat An Nu’man 3,217 IDLEB Maaret Tamsrin 1,336 Ariha 2,781 Idleb 959 Ariha Total IDP departures: 32,137 (79%) Most people reportedly intended to move to Sub-districts with most departures (# IDPs): Atma (1,873), Qah (526) and Sarmada (382) 100+98+45+44+32 communities in Dana sub-district. According Heish 8,466 LATTAKIA Kafr Nobol 8,336 to KIs, the most common push factors for people Ehsem 3,824 leaving assessed communities were a loss of Ariha 3,780 income, an escalation in aerial bombardment, Ma’arrat An Nu’man 2,743 and anticipation of future conflict escalation. Kms 0 25 50 HAMA As Idleb governorate and surrounding areas is Total SRs: 4,509 (92%) the last opposition-held area in Syria and people Sub-districts with most SRs: IDP Departures 100+34+20+6+2 and 30 June, several hospitals were damaged likely face significant risks moving elsewhere, Ma’arrat An Nu’man 2,730 or rendered inoperable, in particular around More than half (52%) of all IDP departures were options for future movement are limited. Mhambal 941 communities in southern Idleb and northern from Heish (8,466) and Kafr Nobol (8,336) With more than half (54%) of IDP departures Kafr Nobol 547 Hama governorates. This has prevented people sub-districts, of which 69% were primary intending to move to other communities within Badama 171 from receiving life-saving treatment and from displacements. The majority of residents left the region, additional pressures will affect the Abul Thohur 80 accessing vital services. In the last two months their communities of origin in Moqa (3,993) already stretched humanitarian response and alone, at least 26 healthcare facilities and 37 following an escalation in aerial bombardments increase gaps in services.14 Overview schools have reportedly been affected.10 on the region.7 Hostility and clashes in Idleb and surrounding Following trends seen within recent months, Intended destinations of departures: IDP Arrivals areas continue unabated since the end of people continued to flee communities close Almost half (48%) of all IDP arrivals in June to April 2019. Intense airstrikes and shelling to frontlines, seeking safety and security in Same region 54% assessed communities in Idleb and surrounding continued to take a heavy toll on civilians with northern Idleb governorate along the Turkey- areas were to Dana (16,604) and Maaret an increase in clashes along frontlines on 3 Syria border, in particular Dana sub-district.11 Different region 4% 7 Other/unknown 42% Tamsrin (11,138) sub-districts. Most people June. Critical civilian infrastructure continued Many people have arrived into already (43%) arrived from other communities within the to be affected throughout the reporting period densely-populated areas, which is likely 54+4+42A region, most of whom from Kafr Nobol (6,334) despite the announcement of a temporary to further compound the already precarious 12 9 Some 330,000 people have been displaced and Heish (2,453) sub-districts. ceasefire agreement on 12 June. Between 1 humanitarian situation in the region. 2 IDP Situation Monitoring Initiative (ISMI) CCCM CLUSTER Monthly Overview of IDP Movements and Spontaneous Returns in Idleb & Surrounding Areas, June 2019 Endnotes Top 3 priority needs of IDP arrivals in Dana sub-district 1 Some figures may be repeated displacements. 2 First priority needs Afrin Second priority needs Afrin Third priority needs IDPAfrin arrival CCCM/REACH, ISMI Monthly Displacement Summary, May 2019 200 3 IDP departure figures reflect aggregated departures of both IDP and resident/pre-conflict populations. Atma 1,000 4 Atma Selwa Atma Spontaneous returns: Former IDPs and/or refugees who return to their community of origin, with the intention of staying Selwa Selwa 2,000 Daret Azza for a prolonged period of time, but not necessarily to their places of habitual residence, and who do not necessarily enjoy Daret Azza Daret Azza10,545