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IOM Italy 2018 - Informative session upon disembarkation, Sicily MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information November 2019 Contents Highlights...... 4 Overview of Arrivals & Registered Irregular Apprehensions. . . . .6 Overview Maps...... 7 EU – Turkey Statement and the Eastern Mediterranean Route. . . 11 Countries of First Arrival ...... 12 Spain...... 12 Italy...... 14 Malta...... 17 Greece...... 18 Cyprus...... 20 Bulgaria...... 21 Western Balkans and Other Transit Countries/Areas . . . . 22 Albania...... 23 Bosnia and Herzegovina...... 24 Croatia...... 26 Montenegro...... 28 North Macedonia...... 29 Romania...... 30 Serbia...... 31 Slovenia...... 33 Turkey...... 34 Kosovo* ...... 38 Central Mediterranean - Other Countries ...... 39 Libya...... 39 Niger...... 40 About...... 41 Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)...... 41 DTM Europe...... 41

* References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).

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HIGHLIGHTS

A total of 117,904 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through A total of 29,775 migrants and refugees were registered entering Spain different land and sea routes between January and November 2019, between January and November 2019, which is half of the 59,747 12 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 133,655 sea and registered in the same period of 2018 and 17 per cent more than the land arrivals were reported, 34 per cent less than the 178,232 arrivals 25,516 registered in the same period of 2017. Among the total arrivals registered in this period of 2017 and 68 per cent less than the 373,260 to Spain in the first 11 months of 2019, 81 per cent arrived by sea and registered during this period in 2016. the remaining 19 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the north coast of Africa. According to There were 73,939 registered arrivals via the Eastern Mediterranean the information reported by the Spanish Ministry of Interior, the main route (63% of the total) in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Greece between nationalities among arrivals by sea between January and November January and November 2019. Another 29,775 arrivals were registered 2019 are Morocco (30%), Algeria (15%), Mali (9%) and others (46%) via the Western Mediterranean route (25%) leading to Spain in (read more here). the same period, and 14,190 were registered crossing the Central Mediterranean route (12%), arriving by sea to Italy and Malta. This Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 10,882 migrants and confirms that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to surpass refugees between January and November 2019. Arrivals In this period both the Western and Central Mediterranean routes as the main route of 2019 have decreased by 53 per cent compared to the 23,011 taken by migrants and refugees travelling to Europe by sea and land, registered in the same period of 2018 and are just 9 per cent of the as it has done since February 2019. In the same period of 2018, the 117,042 registered arrivals to Italy in the same period of 2017. The Western route was recorded as the most active with 59,747 arrivals most frequently registered countries of origin for those arriving at (45% of the total in the same period of 2018). On the Eastern route Italy between January and November 2019 have been Tunisia (24%), there were 49,715 registered arrivals (37%) and the on Central route followed by Pakistan (11%), Côte d’Ivoire (10%), Algeria (9%), Iraq (8%) there were 24,193 registered arrivals (18%). and other African and Southern Asian countries (see more here). In addition, there were 3,308 registered arrivals in Malta between January Between January and November 2019, Hellenic Authorities reported and November 2019. This is a 180 percent increase on the 1,182 64,434 new arrivals, which makes Greece the first arrival country in registered in the same period of 2018. According to available data from Europe so far in 2019. Arrivals this year in Greece are 39 per cent higher national authorities, Sudan is the most frequently reported nationality than the 46,261 registered in the same period of 2018, and double the at arrival between January and November 2019 (39%), followed by 32,207 reported in the same period of 2017. Of all registered arrivals Eritrea1 (7%) and Nigeria (6%) (see more here). of migrants and refugees into Greece between January and November 2019, 87 per cent arrived by sea and the remaining 13 per cent were Regarding the Western Balkans, authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, by land. According to available data, the most frequently registered Albania and Montenegro have observed a significant increase in arrivals nationality of arrivals by sea between January and November 2019 was this year so far and have registered a total of 39,267 arrivals in all three Afghanistan (42%) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (25%), Iraq countries between January and November 2019. This is 28 per cent (5%) and others (28%) (read more here). more than the 30,734 reported in the same period of 2018 and over 18 times the 2,149 registered in the same period of 2017.

Figure 1: Arrivals to Europe by month via the Western, Central and Eastern Mediterranean routes, 2018-2019.

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1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Maltese authorities.

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OVERVIEW OF ARRIVALS & REGISTERED IRREGULAR APPREHENSIONS

Figure 2: Arrivals in Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Malta and Bulgaria between January and November, 2016–2019.

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20,000 16,700 10,882 7,861 7,647 4,307 3,308 2,475 2,438 1,904 1,858 1,182 318 0 0 0 GREECE SPAIN ITALY CYPRUS* MALTA BULGARIA 2016 2017 2018 2019

*Data for Cyprus have been adjusted from previous reports/periods with newly available government data.

Figure 3: Registered irregular apprehensions in the Western Balkans between January and November, 2017–2019.

30,000 28,327

25,000 23,054

20,000 18,293 15,392 15,000 13,506

10,000 8,192 8,143 8,064 7,388 5,068

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* References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).

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Map 2: Main countries of origin reported at arrival in Greece, Italy and Spain between January and November 2019.

OVERVIEW: COUNTRIES OR AREAS OF ORIGIN Arrivals to Greece, Italy and Spain according to available data from 01 January to 30 November 2019 November 2019 Compilation ofAvailable andInformation Data MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS INTHEMEDITERRANEAN

ITALY SPAIN 2019 Arrivals 2019 Arrivals 10,882 GREECE 29,775 2019 Arrivals 25% 64,434 24% SYRIAN ARAB 42% TUNISIA 5% REPUBLIC AFGANISTAN PALESTINIAN 5% 8% 11% 15%9% IRAQ MOROCCO TERRITORIES PAKISTAN 30% ALGERIA

9% MALI 18% Other 9% SUB-SAHARAN GUINEA 7% 10% AFRICA COTE D´IVOIRE

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Map 3: Presence of migrants and asylum seekers in reception in the region as of the end of November 2019.

M I G R A N T P R E S E N C E ! Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route + Based on available data on locations where migrants est. + N o ve m b e r 2 0 1 9 210,848 TOTA L and refugees are accommodated as of end of the month. S L O V A K I A G E R M A N Y ! ! R E P U B L I C O F SUC E AVA ! M O L D O V A SLOVENIAa A U S T R I A SA L A J U K R A I N E H U N G A R Y ROMANIA 336 BI H OR IA S I a C LU J 387 S W I T Z E R L A N D ! CROATIA M U R E S ! 471 ! ! A R A D B AC AU ! !!! ! A LB A !! ! ! !! ! ! ! SI B I U LO MB AR D IA VE NE TO ! SERBIA ! VOJ VO D I N A ! F R A N C E 5,253 BU Z AU ! ! !!! BOSNIA AND ! BR A IL A TU LC E A ! R E P U B L I K A GOR J PI E M ON T E ! !! ! b S R P S K A ! E M I LI A - RO M AG N A HERZEGOVINA ! ! ! ! !! 8,852 ! OLT C A L A R A S I D OL J C E N T R A L !!!! ! ! SE R B I A TOSC A N A ! ! SE VEROZ A PA DE N ! !! ! ! BULGARIA UM B R I A MONTENEGRO ! !! ITALY ! ! !! ! ! 541 ! ! 2 397 ! ! 95,020 AB RUZ ZO ! !! ! L A Z I O E A S T !! 2 NORTH !! !! GREECE ! MACE!DONIA ! ! ! ! ! 1 PU G LI A ! ! !99,251 99 KE!N T R I KI ! M A KE!D ON!I A !! !! ! ! 1 !! !!! ! T!H E S S!A L I A !! ! ! !! ! T U R K E Y !!! ! !! ! ! !! ! ! SI C I L I A ! ! !! CYPRUSa ! ! 241 ! A L G E R I A S Y R I A N T U N I S I A A R A B KR I T I !! R E P U B L I C !

a Number of accommodated asylum seekers. 1 Estimated number based on available data as of end of month for different types of accommodation facilities excluding the number of self-settled migrants. b Number of accommodated asylum seekers and present migrants. 2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriation/expulsion. 3 As of 30 September 2019. Source Data : IOM, National Authorities 0 75 150 300 This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. Kilometers

Table 1: Presence of migrants and asylum seekers in reception as of the end of November, comparison 2017–2019.

Country nov-17 nov-18 nov-19 Greece2 54,225 63,178 99,251 Bosnia and Herzegovina / 3,923 8,852 Bulgaria 943 871 541 Croatia3 480 3524 471 Cyprus 3015 250 241 Montenegro / 110 397 North Macedonia 38 67 99 Romania 873 440 387 Serbia 3,962 4,182 5,253 Slovenia3 2346 283 336 Italy 186,884 141,851 95,020

2 Data for Greece excludes self-settled migrants and asylum seekers. 3 Data for Slovenia and Croatia includes number of asylum seekers only. 4 Data as of 26 Nov 2018. 5 Data as of 01 Nov 2017. 6 Data as of 22 Nov 2017.

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Map 4: Missing Migrants: Fatalities/Missing in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.

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EU – TURKEY STATEMENT AND THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUTE

In response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees A significant decrease in arrivals in Greece was observed starting from from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean the second quarter (April – June) of 2016 until mid-2019. From the route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016, 152,617 arrivals in Greece registered in the first quarter of 2016, a the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular drastic drop was registered in the second quarter of 2016 with migration flows from Turkey to the EU on 18 March 2016. The 7,498 new entries by land and by sea. Arrivals in 2017 were around document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have 8,800 each quarter on average, with the second quarter marking a a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey, record low of 6,272 new entries that year. A more sustained trend based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the was observed over 2018, with quarterly arrivals at around 12,500 new countries (the whole document is available here). At the same time, it entries on average. Arrivals registered in the first half of 2019 (18,448) was agreed to facilitate the resettlement of Syrian refugees from Turkey were 19 per cent lower than in the first half of 2018 (22,899), but to many European countries (European Economic Area, EEA). The total a new increase was observed during the third quarter of the year: number of Syrian refugees resettled so far, between April 2016 and arrivals between July and September 2019 (26,852) are higher than November 2019, is 29,055. the totals of the first and second quarter this year (8,162 and 10,286, respectively). Overall, arrivals in Greece for November (9,365) and for 2019 so far (64,434) are higher than those reported in Spain (2,556 in November and 29,775 in 2019 so far) and in Italy (1,232 in November and 10,882 in 2019 so far).

Figure 4: Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and November 2019.7

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7 The figure includes the number of refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic assisted by IOM Turkey through the 1:1 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs.

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COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVALS SPAIN

Developments during the reporting period Figure 5: Sea and land arrivals to Spain between January and November, comparison 2016–2019.8

During the reporting period (1–30 14,000 November), Spanish authorities registered the arrivals of a total of 2,556 migrants and 12,000 11,788

refugees, representing a decrease of 41 per 10,000 8,940

cent compared to arrivals in the previous 8,399 8,000 month (4,327) and of more than a half (55%) 7,323 7,022 compared to the arrivals in November last 6,000 5,648

year, when a total of 5,648 individuals arrived 4,612 4,327 4,061 3,937 3,714 3,618 4,000 3,529 in Spain using sea and land route. 3,337 2,798 2,578 2,553 2,556 2,453 2,352 2,182 2,194 1,972

Between January and November 2019, the 1,706 1,518 1,479

2,000 1,409 1,366 1,342 1,248 1,284 1,110 1,036 934 945 900 854 802 715 575 total number of individuals that have reached 492 451 458 222 Spain by sea and land route is 29,775. The 0 arrivals registered in this period represent a JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER decrease of 50 per cent compared to the 2016 2017 2018 2019 same period in 2018, when a total of 59,747 arrivals were recorded. Figure 6: Land and sea arrivals registered in Spain each month, 2019. Demographic profile 5,000 4,500 According to the information reported by 508 4,000 660 the Spanish Ministry of Interior, the main 3,500 677 nationalities among arrivals by sea between 486 9 3,000 January and November 2019 are Morocco 379 (30%), Algeria (15%), Mali (9%), Guinea (9%) 2,500 350 4,104 783 2,000 3,667 and non-specified nationals from Sub-Saharan 632 1,500 2,851 3,037 countries (18%), followed by 19 per cent of 391 2,419 1,000 430 2,228 448 1,773 other nationalities. 1,340 500 936 1,088 588 During the same period in 2018, the most 0 popular nationalities reported were Morocco Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov (23%), Guinea (12%), Mali (11%), Algeria (7%) together with a great proportion of Sea Land non-specified nationals from Sub-Saharan countries (30%). 8 Monthly breakdown for 2016 and 2017 does not include land arrivals, for which data became available only at the end Based on IOM estimates from DTM flow of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead. monitoring data between January and November 2019, 80 per cent of all arrivals by sea are adult males, 14 per cent are adult females and the remaining 6 per cent are children. Figure 8: Nationality breakdown of sea arrivals Figure 9: Age/Sex breakdown of sea arrivals to Spain between January and November 2018. between January and November 2019, estimates Figure 7: Nationality breakdown of sea arrivals based on DTM flow monitoring data.10 to Spain between January and November 2019. 6% 17% 19% 23% 30% 14%

18% 30% 12% 15% 80% 9% 11% 9% 7% Adult Male Morocco Morocco Algeria Guinea Adult Female Mali Mali Children Guinea Algeria Unspecified Sub-Saharan nationals Unspecified Sub-Saharan nationals Others Others

10 Calculation is based on available information for a 9 Based on available nationality data for 23,174 total of 14,807 sea arrivals (62% of the total of 24,031 individuals entering Spain between January– sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and November 2019. November 2019). 12 MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information November 2019

Main entry points Sea arrivals Based on DTM monitoring data, an estimated The reported 1,773 arrivals by sea registered in November 2019 are one third of (34%) the 69 per cent (1,773) of migrants and refugees arrivals in the same month in 2018 (5,111) and less than half of (44%) arrivals by sea in November who arrived in Spain in November 2019, used 2017 (4,061). The 24,031 sea arrivals reported between January and November are 55 per cent different sea routes to the Spanish islands and less than the arrivals in the same period in 2018 (53,512) and 20 per cent more than the sea the peninsular coasts. The remaining 31 per arrivals between January and November 2017 (20,043). cent (783 individuals) arrived in Spain by land, The migrants and refugees who arrived in November 2019 by sea travelled in 63 embarkations, by reaching the cities of Ceuta and Melilla. which is considerably less than the estimated 191 embarkations registered in the previous month From the total number of sea and land and than the 178 embarkations registered in November 2018. Since the beginning of 2019, the arrivals, some 40 per cent reached the coasts Spanish authorities have reported to have intercepted a total of 1,098 vessels. This is 44 per cent of Andalusia, other 20 per cent arrived at the less than the number of embarkations registered in the same period last year, when a total of Canary Islands by using the Western African 1,959 embarkations were intercepted on their way to Spain (861 vessels less). sea Route; 9% arrived by sea to the cities of Ceuta and Melilla. Arrivals by land to Melilla Figure 10: Sea arrivals to Spain by month, comparison 2015–2019. were about one quarter of all registered 12,000 arrivals (24%), followed by 7 per cent of 11,010 arrivals registered in Ceuta at land borders. 10,000 Land arrivals in Ceuta and Melilla 8,054 In November 2019, a total of 783 individuals 8,000 7,855 were recorded entering through the borders 6,926 of Ceuta and Melilla, the two Spanish 6,406 6,000

autonomous cities located in Northern Africa, 5,111 which is 19 per cent more than the 660 4,104 4,061 3,667 individuals registered in the previous month. 4,000 3,616 3,523 3,037

Of the total, 165 crossings were registered 2,851 2,419 2,352 2,228 2,203 in Ceuta (21%) and the other 618 (79%) in 2,164

2,000 1,773 1,486 1,400

Melilla. The total for land arrivals this month 1,340 1,258 1,248 1,102 1,110 1,088 1,049 934 936 900 867 854 842 835 802 represent an increase of 31 per cent when 715 588 575 535 458 492 451 compared to the same month in 2018, when 222 a total of 537 arrivals were apprehended 0 MAY JULY JUNE

by the Spanish authorities. Still, the overall APRIL MARCH AUGUST

number of land arrivals between January and JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY November this year (5,744) is slightly less SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER (-9%) than the 6,235 entries registered in the 2016 2017 2018 2019 same period in 2018. Figure 12: Resettlements of Figure 11: Arrivals in Ceuta and Melilla, nationals from the Syrian 289 comparison 2018–2019. Arab Republic to Spain, RESETTLED PERSONS TO 1,071 2016–2019. 78 SPAIN 825 4,469 4,378

2016 2017 2018 Jan – Sep 2019 1,857 1,275 Figure 13: Main arrival points in Spain, November 2018 and 2019.

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2018 2019

Resettlement From the beginning of the first National Resettlement Program which initiated in June 2016 until now, IOM has assisted the resettlement to Spain of 2,263 refugees. The last arrivals were registered in September 2019, when 160 refugees were resettled from Turkey and Jordan under the second Spanish National Resettlement Program. As of September 2019, Spain officially launched the third national resettlement program, financed by the Spanish Ministry of Labour, Migration and Social Security. The program has a duration of 18 months and it is expected to facilitate the resettlement of 1,200 refugees from the following countries: Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Niger and Turkey. No arrivals under this program have been registered in its initial phase between September and November 2019.

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ITALY

Developments during the reporting period Figure 15: Age/sex breakdown of registered During November 2019, authorities in Italy registered a total of 1,232 new arrivals, which is a arrivals by sea, January–November 2019 39 per cent decrease compared to the 2,017 reported in October 2019. Arrivals in November 14% 2019 are 26 per cent more than 980 in November 2018, 78 per cent less than the 5,645 of October 2017 and it is just 9 per cent of the 13,962 registered in November 2016. 5%

A total of 10,882 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy between January 9% and November of 2019. This is a 53 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 23,011 arrivals were registered and about 9 per cent of the 117,042 reported between January and November 2017. So far, arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported 72% since 2014. Adult Males According to the available data shared by the Italian Ministry of Interior (MOI),11 most migrants Adult Females and refugees arrived in 2019 so far are adult males (72%), with the rest being adult females (9%), Accompanied Children accompanied children (5%) and unaccompanied and separated children (14%). Unaccompanied Children Tunisia represents the first declared nationality for registered migrants arriving in Italy in 2019, with 2,646 individuals (24% of the total). Other main reported countries of origin are Pakistan (11%), Côte d’Ivoire (10%), Algeria (9%), Iraq (8%) and others of Africa and Southern Asia. Figure 16: Nationality breakdown of registered Tunisians also made up the biggest national group of arrivals between January and November arrivals by sea in Italy between January 2018 (24% of the total), followed by migrants from Eritrea12 (14%), Sudan (7%), Iraq (7%) and and November 2019. Pakistan (7%). 24% Migrants and refugees that arrived by sea in Italy between January and November 2019 departed more often from Libya (35%) and Tunisia (33%). Other main reported countries of departure 38% are Turkey (17%), Algeria (8%) and Greece (7%).13 This year for the first time since 2011 Tunisia has surpassed Libya as the main country of departure until the beginning of October; although departures from Tunisia decreased in October and November compared to previous months, 11% the country is still the departure of one third of all registered arrivals. 8% 10% 9% Tunisia Pakistan Côte d’Ivoire Algeria Figure 14: Monthly arrivals in Italy by sea, 2016–2019. Iraq Others

30,000

27,384 Figure 17: Nationality breakdown of registered

25,000 arrivals by sea in Italy between January 23,552 23,524 22,993 22,371 and November 2018. 21,294 19,925 20,000 22% 16,975

15,000 13,962

12,943 43% 11,461 10,853 9,676 9,149 10,000 8,972 14% 6,282 5,988 5,645 5,273 4,467 4,182 3,963 3,914

5,000 3,828 3,171 3,147 2,498 2,017 1,969 7% 1,531 1,268 1,232 1,218 1,088 1,058 1,049 947 1,007 980 782 262 255

202 7% 60 7% 0 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER Tunisia Eritrea*

2016 2017 2018 2019 Suda n Iraq Pakistan Others

11 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian MOI twice a week. * The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by 12 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as migrants as reported by the Italian MOI. reported by the Italian MOI. 13 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data and data from Italian MOI.

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3 November – After being onboard for 8 retrieve the bodies of about other 15 other 26 November – After the Ministry of days, the vessel Alan Kurdi disembarked 88 missing migrants were going on for various Interior’s approval, the Spanish vessels Aita migrants in Taranto (Apulia), following days (more here). Mari and Open Arms disembarked 140 the Ministry of Interior’s approval. Out of the migrants at the ports of Pozzallo (Sicily) and 24 November – The vessel Ocean total, 60 migrants rescued will be relocated Taranto (Apulia). Specifically, the first vessel Vikings disembarked 213 migrants in Messina in France and Germany, 5 in Portugal and 2 disembarked 78 migrants, and the second (Sicily), following the Ministry of Interior’s in Ireland; 21 will remain in Italy (more here). 62. The migrants were rescued in two approval. The migrants were onboard for 5 operations in the Central Mediterranean 23 November – Following a shipwreck days, after they were rescued from a rubber sea (more here and here). off the coast to Lampedusa, Italy’s coast boat in distress coming from Libya. The guard managed to safely bring onshore migrants rescued will be relocated in France, 149 migrants. The bodies of 5 people Germany, Malta and Italy (more here). were identified in the sea, and operation to

Known entry & exit points Map 5: Main entry points to Italy, November 2018 and 2019.

- N OV E M B E R R O M A N I A A R R I V A L S T O I T A L Y I T A L Y Arrivals 2019 2018 ! 2018 Departure Point Messina Port Sant'Antioco 276 - 550 ! 2019 Departure Point T U R K E Y Ferruzzano 1,232 980 Porto Pino C AGL I AR I 101 - 275 Sea Route Marina (RC) 2019 2018 51 - 100 Teulada Port Land Route 1 - 50 Palizzi A L G E R I A L I B Y A 1 2

Taranto Port A L B A N I A Gallipoli Otranto Port 1 I T A L Y Santa Maria di Leuca Corfu ! Crotone Port G R E E C E

1 Lefkada !

Trapani Port 2 Torre Salsa Punta Bianca Augusta Port Pantelleria Pozzallo Port Port Lampedusa Port

Mahdia ! A L G E R I A T U N I S I A Sfax !

Djerba ! ! Zarzis !

Sa!bratah Zaw!iya ! ! ! Zuwara L I B Y A Tripoli ! 0 45 90 180 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

Since the beginning of the year, 425 single No official estimate on the number of It is well reported by media and organizations landing events where reported by Italian migrants entering Italy by land and air in the field, including IOM, that some authorities. Most recorded disembarkations borders is provided by Italian authorities. migrants try to exit the country and reach took place in Sicily (63% of the total) and Nevertheless, according to media reports and other European destinations. Ventimiglia particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria. The IOM operations in the North of Italy, there is consistently remains the most popular transit remaining number of events were registered a continuous flow of migrants and refugees place for migrants and refugees who are trying in Sardinia (Porto Pino, Sant’Antioco, entering Italy by land from Slovenia. The main to cross the border with France, followed Cagliari), Apulia (Leuca, Gallipoli) and Calabria reported nationalities of migrants entering by Bardonecchia (Italy/France), Como (Italy/ (Crotone e Roccella Jonica). Italy by land are Pakistan and Afghanistan. Switzerland) and, to a lesser extent, Bolzano (Italy/Austria).

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Relocation within Europe Resettlement and Humanitarian Migrants in reception centres Corridors After the closure of the EU relocation According to the data provided by the mechanism, IOM supports Italian authorities IOM Italy manages a resettlement program Italian Ministry of Interior, the total in the procedures to relocate some financed by the Ministry of Interior, under number of migrants hosted in reception of the migrants and refugees arriving by which 389 refugees were assisted so far in centres of various types throughout the sea to other EU countries. In 2019, the 2019: 75 per cent of them are nationals from country is 95,020 in November 2019. This is a relocation of 164 asylum seekers of various the Syrian Arab Republic with the rest being 33 per cent decrease compared to November nationalities was made possible through from Sudan, Eritrea14, Ethiopia and others. 2018. Out of the total, 13 per cent of bilateral ad-hoc agreements between Italian Departures took place from Lebanon, Jordan, migrants and refugees are hosted in second- and French authorities. Sudan and Libya. level reception centres (SIPROIMI) while the rest are hosted in first-level reception centres So far in 2019, IOM has also assisted Over the past three years, a consortium of faith- (hotspots, former CARA, CAS, etc.). the transfer of 28 children to the United based organizations has been organizing self- Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS funded humanitarian corridors in agreement The number of migrants and refugees in project. Since the beginning of the project with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reception is decreasing due to the decrease (April 2018), a total of 41 children were the Italian Ministry of Interior. A total of more in arrivals and to legislative changes which transferred to the UK with IOM support. than 2,700 migrants and refugees have been have also affected the criteria to be granted a admitted in Italy since February 2016, with shelter in the reception system. beneficiaries granted reception and integration The number of unaccompanied services by the promoting organizations. migrant children in dedicated reception Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from facilities is also decreasing. According Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies to the Ministry of Labour and Social have also been registered during the reporting Policies, around 6,369 Unaccompanied and Map 6: Distribution of migrants in reception period. Separated Children (UASC) were in reception centres in Italy by region, November 2019. at the end of November 2019, which represents a 44 per cent decrease compared I T A L Y P R E S E N T M I G R A N T S to November 2018 (11,339). Children coming M i g r a n t P r e s e n c e e n d o f N o ve m b e r 2 0 1 9 95,020 from Albania, Egypt, Pakistan, Côte d’Ivoire A U S T R I A and the Gambia represent more than half of S W I T Z E R L A N D T R E N T I N O - A LTO A D IG E H U N G A R Y F R I U L I all unaccompanied migrant children registered V E N E Z I A S L O V E N I A G I U L I A VA L L E and present in residential or family care. C R O A T I A D ' A O S TA LO M B A R D I A V E N E TO

P I E M O N T E B O S N I A A N D E M I L I A - R O M A G N A L I G U R I A H E R Z E G O V I N A Figure 18: Occupancy in reception centres for F R A N C E migrants and refugees in Italy at the end of the

M A R C H E TO S C A N A year, 2013–2019.

U M B R I A I T A L Y 200,000 A B R U Z ZO 183,681 175,481 L A Z I O 180,000 M O L I S E 160,000

C A M PA N I A P U G L I A 140,000 135,858 S A R D E G N A B A S I L I C ATA 120,000 103,792 100,000 95,020

C A L A B R I A

80,000 66,066 60,000 40,000 22,118

S I C I L I A 20,000 0

T U N I S I A 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

A L G E R I A 2019*

Distribution of Migrants in Reception Centers by Region *Data as of end of November 2019. LSeougrce eDanta : dIOM, National Authorities, Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStLrLeeeteMagpg ceoentnrnibudtdors Source: Italia MOI. Note: this data does not include CPR <2,750 <5,000 <7,500 <15,000 0 50 100 200 This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. Kilometers (centres for forced repatriation).

14 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian MOI.

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MALTA

Developments during the reporting period During the reporting period (1–30 November 2019), 193 migrants disembarked in Malta. The Figure 21: Arrivals in Malta by nationality, registered arrivals were the result of at least 5 rescue operations, some coordinated by the January–November 2019.19 Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) and some others carried out by NGOs operating in the Central Mediterranean. Arrivals in November 2019 are approximately 47 per cent less than the 362 38% reported the previous month this year, and approximately 30 per cent more than the 149 arrivals 39% registered in November 2018. According to the data provided by the Maltese Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security (MHAS), a total of 3,308 migrants arrived in Malta in the first eleven months of 2019. This is almost three times the arrivals registered in the first eleven months of 2018 (1,182). According to IOM estimates, total arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have exceed the yearly totals registered since 2013. 5% 7% 5% 6% Figure 19: Arrivals in Malta, January–November 2019.15 700 Sudan 662

599 Eritrea* 600

508 Nigeria 500 Côte d'Ivoire 376 400 362

307 Morocco 300 193

188 Others 200 * The information on nationality breakdown 64

100 49 provided in this report is based on the 0 nationality declared by migrants as reported

MAY by the Maltese authorities. JULY JUNE APRIL MARCH AUGUST JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER

According to the available data from the Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security, in the first eleven months of 2019 Sudan was by far the most frequent reported nationality at arrival (39%), followed by Eritrea16 (7%), Nigeria (6%), Côte d’Ivoire (5%) and Morocco (5%). According to the available data, most disembarked migrants were adult males (70%), followed by children (25%) and adult females (5%). Just over half of all children were reported to be unaccompanied (52%).17 Figure 20: Arrivals in Malta, 2013–2019.18 3,308 2,008 1,445 569 106 24 20

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*

* Data as of end November 2019.

15 Source: Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security and IOM. 16 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Maltese authorities. 17 Information on sex and age is available only for arrivals since late June 2019 (1,798 individuals, or 53% of all arrivals registered in 2019). 19 Source: Ministry for Home Affairs and National 18 Source: Government of Malta – National Statistics Office, Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security – and IOM. Security and IOM.

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GREECE

Developments during the reporting period During this reporting period (1–30 November Figure 22: Arrivals in Greece each month, 2016–2019. 2019), Hellenic authorities registered 9,365 80,000 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece

70,000 67,954 by sea and land. This is 4 per cent less than

the previous month, when 9,769 arrivals were 60,000 57,540 registered, three times the 3,126 reported in November 2018, and more than twice the 50,000

3,867 reported in November 2017. 40,000

Between January and November 2019, 30,000 27,123 64,434 migrants and refugees have been registered. This is 39 per cent more than the 20,000 11,600 9,769 9,365 46,261 in 2018 and twice the 32,207 reported 10,000 9,349 7,009 6,010 5,903 5,799 5,674 5,007 4,802 4,339 4,081 4,240 4,213 3,934 3,789 3,867 3,570 3,755 3,745 3,172 3,052 3,153 3,126 3,256 2,662 2,615 2,658 2,332 2,246 2,215 1,910 2,047 1,978 1,702 1,654 1,610 1,364 1,520

in 2017. Of these, 13 per cent of all migrants 1,185 and refugees registered arriving in Greece so 0 MAY JULY JUNE

far in 2019 crossed into the country through APRIL MARCH JANUARY AUGUST OCTOBER land routes and the remaining 87 per cent FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER arrived by sea. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Afghanistan is the most commonly reported Figure 23: Arrivals by sea and by land in Greece between January and November 2017–2019. country of origin this year so far as of 80,000 November 2019, declared by 42 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving 60,000 by sea to Greece. Other countries and areas 40,000 of origin include the Syrian Arab Republic 56,288 29,604 (25%), followed by Iraq (5%), the Palestinian 20,000 27,021 Territories (5%), and the Democratic Republic 5,186 16,657 of the Congo (5%). The remaining 18 per cent 0 8,206 are distributed among 60 other countries/ 2017 2018 2019 areas of origin. In the same period of 2018, Land Sea the most frequently reported countries or areas of origin were Afghanistan (27%), the Syrian Arab Republic (25%), Iraq (19%), the Figure 24: Countries/areas of origin breakdown Figure 25: Countries/areas of origin breakdown Palestinian Territories (4%) and Cameroon of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between (4%). January and November 2019. January and November 2018.

18% 27% 34% 5% 42% 5%

5% 4% 5% 25% 25% 5%

Afghanistan Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories Iraq Iraq Palestinian Territories Democratic Republic of Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Others Others

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Known entry points Map 7: Main entry points to Greece, November 2018 and 2019.

According to the available data for November B U L G A R I A - N O V E M B E R A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E I T A L Y Arrivals by sea 2019 ! 2019 Departure Point 2019, Lesbos, Chios and Samos (in descending G R E E C E by land 2018 By Sea By Sea Sea Route T U R K E Y 8,435 2,101 1301 - 4200 order) are the main entry points for migrants Land Route 501 - 1300 who arrived in Greece by sea, similar to 930 By Land 1,025 By Land 151 - 500 2019 2018 1 - 150 the previous reporting period also (1–30 FLORINA THESSALONIKI ! Enez November). Available data indicates that the IMATHIA KOZANI Gokceada ! majority of those who arrived in the country GREBENA by land in 2019 travelled from the Edirne LARISA Ayvacik TRIK ALA ! province in Turkey to the Evros region in Ayvalik K ARDITSA ARTA ! Dikili Greece. ! FTHIOTIDA Lesbos Foca ! G R E E C E T U R K E Y Cesme Chios VOIOTIA ! Menderes Seferihisar ! ACHAIA Oinousses ! Selcuk K!usadasi Samos ILEIA ! ! Soke Agathonisi Didim ARK ADIA ! Farmakonisi Leros MESSINIA Kalymnos Ortaca Kos ! Symi

Rhodes Megisti

0 25 50 100 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, Hellenic Coast Guard Kilometers

Migrant presence Table 3: Types of facilities in Greece and occupancy at the end October 2019.

According to the latest available data from Number of accommodated Type of facilities IOM Athens and national authorities there migrants and refugees were an estimated 99,251 migrants and Islands 39,026 refugees in different accommodation facilities Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 23,006 on the Greek mainland and islands at the UNHCR Accommodation scheme on the mainland 21,669 end of November 2019, an increase (5%) EKKA UAC20 5,162 compared to the 94,617 reported in the Reception and Identification Centers on the mainland 401 previous reporting period (October 2019) Detention Centers on the mainland 3,036 and a 57 per cent increase compared to the Hotels in the mainland 6,951 63,178 registered at the end of November Total 99,251 2018. An estimated 39 per cent of people in official reception facilities in Greece at the Map 8: Distribution of migrants in reception centres in Greece by region, November 2019. end of November 2019 were registered in G R E E C E P R E S E N T M I G R A N T S facilities on the islands, while the remaining M i g r a n t P r e s e n c e 99,251 e n d o f N o ve m b e r 2 0 1 9 K O S O V O 61 per cent were registered in different ( S C R S E R B I A 1 2 4 4 ) types of shelters on the mainland. Since May B U L G A R I A N O R T H 2019 when 68,714 were reported, more M A C E D O N I A

AN ATO LIK I M A KED O NIA , accommodated migrants and refugees have TH R AK I KE N T RI K I M A K E D O N I A been reported each month in Greece than A L B A N I A DY TIK I any month since DTM began collecting this MA KED ONIA G R E E C E information in 2016. IP E I RO S T H E S S A L I A

S T ER E A T U R K E Y EL L A DA

DY T IKI AT TIKI ELL A DA PELOPONNISOS

KR I T I

Distribution of Migrants in Reception Centers by Region <1,000 <2,750 <7,500 <32,250 LSoeurcge Deata n: IOdM, National Authorities, Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStreLeLtMeaep gcgoneteribnuntodrds This map includes those accomodated on the islands and in open accomodation centres on the mainland only. 0 37.5 75 150 This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. Kilometers

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CYPRUS

Developments during the reporting period

According to available data from authorities Overall since the beginning of 2019, migrants Figure 26: Arrivals in Cyprus between January in Cyprus, 1,088 arrivals were recorded in and refugees arriving by land were most and November, comparison 2017–2019. November 2019. Of these, 813 arrived by frequently registered as nationals of Syrian

land via the Green Line from the northern Arab Republic (31%), followed by Cameroon 7,647 part of the island and the remaining 275 (15%), Pakistan (12%), Bangladesh (12%),

arrived by sea. Overall, this represent an Georgia (4%), and others (26%). Most were 4,307

increase of 11 per cent from the 984 arrivals adult males (72%), some were adult females 2,475 reported in October 2019, and it marks the (15%) and the remaining were children (13%). highest number of monthly arrivals this year ARRIVALS so far. Between January and November 2019, 2017 2018 2019 a total of 7,647 arrivals have been registered which is almost two times the 4,307 reported in the same period of 2018.

Figure 27: Nationality breakdown of land arrivals Figure 28: Nationality breakdown of land arrivals Figure 29: Sex/age breakdown of land arrivals in in Cyprus in November 2019. in Cyprus between January and November Cyprus between January and November 2019.22 2019.21 13% 26% 23% 31% 39% 15% 4% 4% 10% 72% 12% 15% 11% 14% 12%

Syrian Arab Republic Syrian Arab Republic Adult Male Bangladesh Cameroon Adult Female Cameroon Pakistan Children Pakistan Bangladesh Nigeria Georgia Others Others

Migrant presence As of the end of November 2019, 241 migrants and asylum seekers were reportedly accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus, consistent with previous months in 2019. The highest reported number of accommodated in 2019 was 255 in January, and the lowest was 216 in March.

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BULGARIA

Developments during the reporting period In November 2019, Bulgarian authorities have reported the apprehension of 53 new irregular Figure 31: Nationality breakdown of migrants migrants, less than in previous months: In October 2019, 117, and in September 2019, 244 registered at entry in Bulgaria between January apprehensions were reported. In the same period last year (November 2018) there were 520 and November 2019. reported apprehensions. Figure 30: Number of new irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria each month, comparison 2017– 22% 2019. 32%

4,500 7% 4,022 4,000 3,500 8% 3,000 2,645 11% 20% 2,500 2,133 Afghanistan 2,000 Iraq 1,436 1,328

1,500 1,236 1,201 1,129 Turkey 1,000 725 596 524

520 Syrian Arab Republic 450 414 413 354 330 318 311 293 315 280 263 245 500 244 209 190 158 161 162 150 132 129 117 99 102 81 65 72 48 50 60 55 53 Iran 0 Others MAY JULY JUNE APRIL MARCH AUGUST JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY

SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER Figure 32: Nationality breakdown of migrants 2016 2017 2018 2019 apprehended within Bulgaria between January and November 2019. Of those apprehended in this reporting period (November 2019), the number of migrants apprehended inside the country was 23 while there were 13 reported apprehensions on exit from the and also 17 apprehensions on entry at the border with Turkey. Additionally, there were 31% 2 apprehensions at the border with Greece.23 52% Between January and November 2019, there have been 1,858 new apprehensions.24 This is 24 per cent less than the 2,444 apprehensions registered between January and November 2018. Migrant presence 17% As of 28 November 2019, an estimated 541 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria, less than the 568 reported as of 31 October 2019, yet Afghanistan 38 per cent less than the 871 reported one year previously (29 November 2018). Syrian Arab Republic Table 3: Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity, as of the end of Others November 2019.

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees25 Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 0 Open Reception Centre in Sofia – Ovcha Kupel 860 114 Open Reception Centre in Sofia – Vrazhdebna 370 142 Open Reception Centre in Sofia – Voenna Rampa 800 50 Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2,710 120 Closed Reception Centre in Sofia – Busmantsi 60 9 Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior26 Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350 Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400 106 Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed N/A due to renovation) To t a l 5,940 541

23 Those registered at the border with Greece are not included in total arrivals to avoid potential double counting, considering that these individuals may have been already recorded as arrivals in Greece. 24 See footnote 23. 25 As of 28 November. 26 As of 24 November.

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min. 25,675 irregular migrants apprehended in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2019, 26 per cent increase compared to the 20,421 reported in 2018.

7,103 irregular migrants apprehended in Montenegro in 2,589 irregular migrants 2019, a 74 per cent increase apprehended on entry and exit to compared to the 4,071 reported in Albania in 2019, 15 per cent 2018 decrease compared to the 3,031 reported in 2018

Est. 55,069 new land and sea arrivals registered in Greece in 2019, 28 per cent increase compared to the 43,135 registered in 2018. According to the last available data, at the end of October 2019, 94,617 migrants and refugees were estimated to be residing in Greece (excluding those self-settled).

* Data as of 31 October 2019.

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment.

Rescue operation by the Italian Coast Guard in the Central Mediterranean. IOM 2014 / Francesco Malavolta.

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ALBANIA

Developments during the reporting Figure 33: Registered irregular migrants on entry in Albania each month, 2016–2019. period27 500 453 During this reporting period (1–30 450

November 2019), there were 180 reported 400 372 apprehensions on entry to Albania in the 350 293

300 273

Gjirokaster region, less than half of the 243

250 216

453 reported in October 2019 which was 200 180 147 136 131 126 127 125 the most reported in a month since DTM 150 114 116 110 108 108 103 96 94 94 94 86 84 78 69

100 63 55 51

activities began in Albania in January 2016. For 47 42 44 44 37 32 21 19 16 15

50 11 8 3 the same month last year (November 2018), 1 0 just 44 were reported on entry. MAY JULY JUNE APRIL MARCH AUGUST JANUARY OCTOBER

Additionally, 107 individuals were FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER apprehended on exit28 in their attempt to 2016 2017 2018 2019 exit to Montenegro via the Shkoder region, less than the 185 reported in October 2019 which was the highest reported amount since Figure 34: Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania, January–November 2019.

November 2018 when 205 were registered. 700 638 Individuals registered between January and 600

November 2019 most frequently originated 500 453 365 from the Syrian Arab Republic (31%), followed 400 358 300 287 243 by Iraq (24%), Pakistan (10%), Afghanistan 244 219 216 199 184 185 180 177 158 149 200 146

(10%), Morocco (8%) and others (17%). 131 126 115 107 103 94 95 93 90 86 74 68 59

100 51

Available data for the same period of 2018 38 21 indicates a relative decrease in the presence 0 MAY of Syrian nationals (53% between January– JULY JUNE APRIL MARCH AUGUST

November 2018) and a relative increase JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER in Iraqi nationals (9% between January– NOVEMBER Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total November 2018).

Figure 35: Nationality breakdown of registered Figure 36: Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and irregular migrants between January and November 2019. November 2018.29

17% 17%

31% 4% 8% 6% 53% 10% 9%

10% 24% 11%

Syrian Arab Republic Syrian Arab Republic Iraq Pakistan Pakistan Iraq Afghanistan 27 IOM collects data from two major Flow Monitoring Algeria Points (FMPs) in Albania, one in the Gjirokastra region Morocco Morocco and one in the Shkodra region. There are other Others smaller points and irregular border crossings that are Others not included in this summary. 28 In March 2018, DTM established a Flow Monitoring Point in the north of Albania to capture outgoing flows towards Montenegro. For more information about incoming and outgoing flows in 2018, check 29 This excludes the number of individuals exiting the here. country between January and February 2018, for which the data is unavailable.

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BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Developments during the reporting Figure 37: Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and November period 2019. During this reporting period (1–30 5,000 November) Bosnian authorities reported 4,500 4,352 4,000 3,729 3,704 3,710

2,652 new irregular migrants, a 28 per cent 3,649 3,552 decrease compared to the previous month 3,500

when 3,704 arrivals were reported, and 1 3,000 2,794 2,652 2,631 2,633 2,603 2,557

per cent more than the 2,633 reported in the 2,500 2,286 2,096 same month of the previous year (November 2,000 1,989 1,721

2018). The average number of migrants 1,500 1,419 1,117

arriving each week since the beginning of the 1,000 873 666

year is 588, ranging from 141 in the first week 411 500 237 175 124 97 111 77 69 63 51 56 of January to 1,016 in the first week of July. 37 26 0 MAY JULY

Between January and November 2019, JUNE APRIL MARCH AUGUST

28,327 new arrivals have been reported. This JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER is 23 per cent more than the 23,054 reported 2017 2018 2019 in the same period last year and significantly Figure 38: Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina, weekly arrivals in 2019. higher than the 886 reported in the same period of 2017. 1,016 1,005 1,000 947 942 915 915 916 905 The most commonly reported nationality of 878 859 859 847848 816 individuals entering Bosnia and Herzegovina 784 795 800 between January and November 2019 was 704

Pakistan (34%), followed by Afghanistan (14%), 617 628 627 587 598 593 603 Iraq (8%), the Syrian Arab Republic (7%), 600 545 562 517 514 495 501 510 Bangladesh (7%) and others (30%). Between 473 467 447 443 February and November 2018,30 nationals of 409 418 410 400 341 Pakistan were also the most frequent (34%), 314 322 276 followed by migrants and refugees from the 207 183 186 179 163 Islamic Republic of Iran (16%), Afghanistan 200 141 (12%), the Syrian Arab Republic (12%), Iraq (9%) and others (17%). 0

In both October and November 2019, 7 -Ju l 6 -Jan 9 -Ju n 1 -S ep 21-Jul 4 -Au g 23-Jun 20-Jan 31-Jan 15-Sep 29-Sep 17-Feb 28-Feb 13-Oct 27-Oct 18-Aug 17-Mar 31-Mar 14-Apr 28-Apr 12-May 26-May nationals of Afghanistan have been the most 10-Nov 24-Nov frequently reported amongst apprehended migrants, unlike all previous months since Figure 39: Nationality breakdown of migrants Figure 40: Nationality breakdown of migrants March 2018 where nationals of Pakistan were registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina between registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina between the most frequent. January and November 2019. February and November 2018.

17% 30% 34% 34%

7% 12% 14% 16% 7% 8% 12% Pakistan Pakistan Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq Afghanistan 30 Nationality data for January 2018 is not Syrian Arab Republic Syrian Arab Republic available, hence the summary refers to Iraq the period between February and August Bangladesh 2018. Others Others

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Migrant presence

According to the data received from IOM and Figure 41: Nationality breakdown of Figure 42: Estimated age/sex breakdown of partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia accommodated migrants and refugees as of 24 accommodated migrants and refugees as of 24 and Herzegovina, there were an estimated November 2019. November 2019. 8,852 migrants and refugees residing in the country as of 24 November 2019, 10 per cent 22% 8% more than on 27 October when 8,065 were 34% 14% recorded. Of the 4,152 people residing in the official reception facilities or who registered a private address as a requirement for their 6% 25% asylum claim, 67 per cent of individuals were 67% adult males, 8 per cent adult females and 25 9% 11% per cent children. Among the children, 43 per cent were registered as unaccompanied and 12% 17% Adult Males Adult Females separated.31 Unaccompanied children Accompanied children Pakistan Migrants and refugees present in the country Afghanistan as of 24 November were nationals of Pakistan Iraq (34%), Afghanistan (17%), Iraq (12%), the Syrian Arab Republic Syrian Arab Republic (9%), the Islamic Islamic Republic of Iran 32 Republic of Iran (6%) and others (22%). Others

Map 10: Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity, November 2019.

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N A P R E S E N T M I G R A N T S M i g r a n t P r e s e n c e 8,852 e n d o f N OV 2 0 1 9 S L O V E N I A Miral (TRC) Temporary R O M A N I A Reception Center #531 | 700 Hotel Sedra (TRC) Temporary Reception Center Zene sa Une 339 | 380 6 | 26 ! R E P U B L I K A S R P S K A !#Borići (TRC) Temporary Reception Center Bira (TRC) Temporary 314 | 430 Reception Center B O S N I A A N D 1,657 | 1800 H E R Z E G O V I N A FE D E R AT IO N OF B O S N I A A N D S E R B I A C R O A T I A H E R Z E G OV I N A Lukavica Ušivak (TRC) Temporary Reception Center 815 | 800 Immigration Center House of A!ll !! 55 | 105 65 | 90 ! Delijaš Asylum Center (AC) Salakovac Refugee/Asylum Center 41 | 154 187 | 213 !

M O N T E N E G R O K O S O V O ( S C R 1 2 4 4 ) I T A L Y A L B A N I A

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31 SADD not available for estimated number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation or squatting. 32 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation or squatting.

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CROATIA

Developments during the reporting period Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior, a total of 1,555 irregular migrants Figure 44: Country or area/place of origin of were apprehended in November 2019, 39 per cent less than the 2,567 apprehended during irregular migrants apprehended in Croatia, October 2019. The number of apprehensions in November this year is 26 per cent more than January to November 2019. the 1,236 reported in November 2018 and over eight times the 187 recorded in November 2017. 21% 39% Of those apprehended in Croatia in November 2019, 558 (36%) were apprehended in Primorsko- Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border. Additionally, 210 (14%) were apprehended in Vukovarsko-Srijemska county which borders Serbia, and 148 (10%) were apprehended in Karlovacka county which connects Bosnia and Herzegovina with Slovenia. Between January and November 2019, authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 18,293 17% irregular migrants, 148 per cent more than the 7,388 apprehended in the same period of 2018 and more than seven times the 2,324 registered by the end of September 2017. 6% 9% Figure 43: Number apprehended migrants in Croatia each month, 2017–2019. 8% Pakistan 3,000 Afghanistan 2629

2567 Turkey 2,500

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2100 Algeria 2,000 Others 1,659 1,560 1555 1,493 Figure 45: Country or area/place of origin of

1,500 1,358 1,279 1,236 irregular migrants apprehended in Croatia between January to November 2018. 1,000 885 731 732 546 542 20% 510 468 420 385 395

500 342 290 254 235 228 225 183 189 178 187 187 168 36% 0 MAY JULY JUNE APRIL MARCH AUGUST JANUARY

OCTOBER 15% FEBRUARY 2017 2018 2019 SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 6% 12% 11% Pakistan (21%) and Afghanistan (17%) are the most common origin countries reported by Afghanistan registered migrants between January and November 2019, followed by Turkey (9%), Iraq (8%), Algeria (6%) and others (39%). Compared to the same period last year, a decrease is observed in Pakistan the proportion of nationals of the Islamic Republic of Iran (11% in 2018, 4% in 2019). Likewise, Turkey an increase in the proportion of nationals of Pakistan is observed (15% in 2018, 21% in 2019). Islamic Republic of Iran Kosovo* Others

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).

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Map 11: Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and November 2019.

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Percentage of Registered Arrivals by County LSeougrce eDanta : dIOM, National Authorities, Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStLrLeeeteMagpg ceoentnrnibudtdors No Data < 600 < 1,200 < 2,600 < 7,100 0 25 50 100 This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. Kilometers

Migrant presence By 26 November 2019, a total of 471 asylum seekers were accommodated in reception centres in Croatia, 13 more than the 458 reported at the end of October 2019. Of these, 423 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the open reception centre in Zagreb, 30 were accommodated in the open reception centre in Kutina and 18 in the closed reception centre in Ježevo. Accommodated asylum seekers were mainly of Iraqi, Afghan, and Iranian nationalities. Table 4: Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of November 2019.

Number of accommodated migrants Accommodation facility Capacity and asylum seekers Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb 300 (600)* 423 Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina 100 30 Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo) 90 18 Total 590 (790) 458 *Maximum capacity is 600 but it is undergoing renovation.

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MONTENEGRO

Developments during the reporting period During this reporting period (1–30 November 2019), authorities in Montenegro registered 961 Figure 47: Countries or areas/places of origin new migrants and refugees,33 21 per cent less than the 1,220 reported in the previous month of registered migrants between January and (October 2019) which was the highest number of reported apprehensions in Montenegro November 2019. since DTM activities began in the country in 2016. Of the 961 arrivals in November, 905 were 19% Morocco registered on entry to Montenegro and the remaining 56 were registered on exit. The number of 31% registered migrants this month is almost three times the number reported for the same month Syrian Arab Republic last year, November 2018 (329). 5% Algeria Since the beginning of the year, authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 8,064 migrants and refugees, of which 7,648 were on entry and 416 were on exit. This is 83 per cent more than the 7% Iraq same period in 2018 when 4,400 were reported, and more than twelve times the 669 reported Pakistan in the same period in 2017. 15% 23% In 2019 so far (January–November), the reported country of origin of registered migrants was Others most commonly Morocco (31%), followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (23%), Algeria19% (15%), Iraq Morocco (7%), Pakistan (5%) and others (19%). In the same period of 2018, the main reported countries 31% Syrian Arab Republic or areas/places of origin were the Syrian Arab Republic (46%), Pakistan (17%), Iraq (8%), Algeria 5% (7%), Palestinian Territories (7%) and others (15%). Algeria 7% Iraq Figure 46: Registrations on entry to Montenegro registered each month, 2017–2019. Pakistan 15% 23% 1,200 Others 1,126

1,000 Figure 48: Countries or areas/places of origin 905

878 of registered migrants between January and

800 769 November 2018. 711 672 659 622 618 15%

588 Syrian Arab Republic 583

600 558 520 503 499 469 46% Pakistan 400 387 7% 329 320 Iraq 256

179 7% 200 Algeria 101 97 66 61 41 39 39 36 34 23 15 14 Palestinian Territories 0 8% MAY JULY JUNE APRIL Others MARCH

AUGUST 17% JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 2017 2018 2019 15% Syrian Arab Republic Migrant presence 46% Pakistan As of 27 November 2019, there were 397 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated7% in the reception facilities around the country, 48 per cent more than the 269 as of 30 October 2019. Iraq 7% Algeria 8% Palestinian Territories

17% Others

33 IOM monitors the ingoing and outgoing flow of two reception centers: Sputz in the south and Pljevlja in the north. The number of first-time registered migrants and refugees in these centres is used as a proxy for arrivals into Montenegro.

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NORTH MACEDONIA

Developments during the reporting period During this reporting period (1–30 November 2019) 185 new arrivals were registered in North Figure 50: Nationality breakdown of registered Macedonia, an increase on the previous reporting period (October 2019) when 164 arrivals were irregular migrants between January and reported and twice the 92 reported in the same month last year, November 2018. Between November 2019. January and November 2019, total of 1,525 migrants have been registered arriving to the country. In 2016, 89,771 arrivals were reported in total. In 2017 the total number of reported arrivals was 25% 547, while in 2018 the total number was 3,132. 30% Figure 49: Apprehensions of irregular migrants entering North Macedonia each month, 2017–2019.

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14 Pakistan 2 5 0 0 Bangladesh MAY JULY JUNE APRIL Islamic Republic of Iran MARCH AUGUST JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY

SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER Syrian Arab Republic 2017 2018 2019 Others Based on the report for the month of November, the Red Cross mobile teams in the area of Gevgelija, which excludes the transit reception center Vinojug located in the vicinity of the Figure 51: Nationality breakdown of registered southern border with Greece, provided assistance to 1,667 migrants. Red Cross mobile teams irregular migrants between January and covering the areas of the villages Lojane, Vaksince, Lipkovo, all located in the close vicinity of the November 2018. northern border with Serbia, assisted 2,145 persons. This number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce. 4% 2% According to available data, migrants and refugees from Afghanistan (30%) were the most 8% frequent of those registered by authorities between January and November 2019, followed by Pakistan (24%), Bangladesh (7%), the Islamic Republic of Iran (7%), the Syrian Arab Republic 11% (7%), and others (25%). According to the available data for the same period of 2018,34 the most frequently reported nationality was the Islamic Republic of Iran (63%), followed by Afghanistan (12%), Pakistan (11%), Iraq (8%), Libya (4%) and others (2%). A decrease in the proportion 12% of Iranian nationals is observed this year so far, together with an increase in the proportion of Afghan and Pakistani nationals. 63% Migrant presence

According to available data, the total number of accommodated migrants and refugees in Islamic Republic of Iran North Macedonia as of 30 November 2019 is 103, similar to previous months. The number of Afghanistan accommodated migrants throughout 2019 ranges from a minimum of 37 reported in January to a maximum of 146 reported in July. Pakistan Table 5: Capacity and current occupancy of accommodation facilities in North Macedonia as of 30 Iraq November 2019. Libya Others Currently Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Accommodating “Vinojug” Transit Centre—Gevgelija 1,100–1,200 4 (Greece—North Macedonia Border) Tabanovce Transit Centre 1,100 25 (North Macedonia—Serbian Border) Vizbegovo – Reception center for Asylum Seekers 150 64 Gazi Baba – Reception Center for Foreigners 120 10 Vlae – Safe House 25–30 0 TOTAL 2,495–2,600 103

34 Nationality data is available for 2,698 of 3,050 arrivals between January and November 2018.

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ROMANIA

Developments during the reporting period In November 2019, Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 159 migrants and asylum Figure 53: Nationality breakdown of migrants seekers. Of these, 154 apprehensions were on exit from the country and 5 were on entry. This apprehended between January and November is more than double the total apprehensions in October 2019 (60) and is the highest reported 2019. amount since 159 were reported in October 2017. 19% Between January and November 2019, there have been 706 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended, of which 555 (79%) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards 41% Hungary (Arad, Timis and Satu-Mare county), and the remaining 151 (21%) were intercepted 7% entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou).

The number of apprehended migrants between January and November 2019 (706) has decreased 10% by 12 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 804 individuals were apprehended on entry and exit to the country and is 71 per cent less than the estimated 2,422 apprehended in the same period of 2017.35 11% 12% Figure 52: Registered irregular migrants in Romania each month, 2018–2019. Iraq Afghanistan 180

159 Islamic Republic of Iran

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47 Figure 54: Age/sex breakdown of apprehended 41 38 33 40 33 migrants between January and November 2019. 26 23 20 19 15% 0 MAY JULY JUNE APRIL MARCH AUGUST JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2018 2019 16%

According to the available data,36 between January and November 2019 nationals of Iraq constitute 69% the largest group (41%), followed by those from Afghanistan (12%), the Islamic Republic of Iran (11%), the Syrian Arab Republic (10%), Turkey (7%), and others (19%). Adult males Of the 706 migrants registered between January and November 2019, 69 per cent were adult males, 16 per cent adult females and 15 per cent children. Adult females Children Migrant presence As of 27 November 2019, there were 387 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities in Romania, 21 more than the 366 reported at the end of October 2019 and 53 less than the 440 registered at the end of the same month last year, November 2018. Most migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (95), followed by Radauti (70) and Galati (64).

35 DTM flow monitoring was activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entry/outgoing-exit). 36 Data on nationalities are available for 684 of the 706 registered migrants and refugees entering Romania in 2019.

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SERBIA

Developments during the reporting period In November 2019, 2,74537 new migrants and refugees were registered in Reception Centres Figure 56: Nationality breakdown of registered (RC) in Serbia, which is a 25 per cent increase compared to the previous month (2,194), almost migrants and refugees in Serbia between January three times the reported number for the same month last year, November 2018 (935), and the and November 2019. most registrations reported monthly since February 2016. Total registrations between January 11% and November this year were 15,392, which is almost two times the 8,192 registered in the same 4% period of 2018 and three times the 5,068 registered in the same period of 2017. 33% Those registered in November 2019 were most frequently from Afghanistan (40%), followed by 9% the Syrian Arab Republic (33%), followed by arrivals from Pakistan (5%), Iraq (5%), Egypt (4%) and others (5%). There were 915 nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic this month, far more than has previously been recorded: between January and November 2019, only 421 Syrian 12% nationals had been registered in RCs in Serbia. Registrations of nationals of Afghanistan have been increasing each month since July 2019, when 190 were registered, to November 2019 where 1,103 have been registered (40% of the total), whilst registrations of nationals of Pakistan and 31% Bangladesh have become less frequent over the same period. Afghanistan According to a UN partner agency, 3,871 new arrivals to Serbia were identified during this Pakistan reporting period. Sixty-five per cent arrived from North Macedonia (down from 73% last month), Bangladesh 7 per cent from Bulgaria (down from 12%), while 15 per cent arrived from Albania (up from 7%) Syrian Arab Republic and 13 per cent from other destinations. Among them, 12 per cent were UASC. Iraq Migrant presence Others The number of migrants and refugees in Serbia on 30 November 2019 according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) is 5,253. Around 874 were observed residing outside the official reception system: some 270 in Belgrade City Center and another 604 in border areas with Croatia, Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina. By the end of last month, October 2019, this total was 3,644 and so has increased by 44 per cent this month. It is the highest reported number since 5 July 2017. The reported nationalities of present migrants on 30 November is Afghanistan (44%), then the Syrian Arab Republic (16%), Iraq (8%), Pakistan (7%), Bangladesh (7%), the Islamic Republic of Iran (7%), and others (11%). Most are male adults (76%), then children (17% including 5% UASC) and female adults (7%). Figure 55: Arrivals in Serbia each month each month, 2017–2019.

3,000 2,745

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1,000 782 771 582 546 514 483 427 410 389 347 349 500 333 260 241 224 163 75 0 MAY JULY JUNE APRIL MARCH AUGUST JANUARY OCTOBER FEBRUARY 2017 2018 2019 SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER

37 This is the total of newly registered migrants excluding Asylum Centres.

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Figure 54: Age/sex breakdown of registered arrivals between January and November 2019.

17% 76% 12%

Adult Male Adult Female Accompanied children Unaccompanied children

Map 12: Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy, November 2019.

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I T A L Y M A C E D O N I A T U R K E Y ! Open Reception Center ! Closed Reception Center ! #Open Reception Center, Transit Point # Transit Point ! Alternative Accommodation Facility Number of Present Migrants | Capacity Legend LLeeggeenndd 0 35 70 140 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, Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors Kilometers

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According to available data between SLOVENIA January and November 2019,38 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported Developments during the reporting period origin countries registered (25% and 14% respectively). Afghanistan (13%), Morocco In November 2019, authorities in Slovenia apprehended 941 irregular migrants, 36 per cent (10%) and Bangladesh (10%) were the less than the 1,463 reported in October 2019 and 52 per cent less than the 1,948 reported in remaining origin countries reported in the top September. Between January and November 2019, 13,506 irregular migrants were apprehended five nationality groups registered. Pakistani by Slovenian authorities, 66 per cent more than the 8,143 reported in the same period of 2018 nationals were also the most frequently and more than seven times the 1,720 reported in the same period of 2017. The following reported in the same period of 201839 (29%), highlights are from this reporting period (1-30 November 2019). followed by nationals of Afghanistan (12%), Algeria (11%), the Islamic Republic of Iran (9%), the Syrian Arab Republic (8%) and Ljubljana, 4 November – The Slovenian Prime Minister Marjan Šarec met the mayors of others. border municipalities to discuss ways to reduce the impact of irregular migration on the lives Figure 59: Nationality breakdown of registered of people living in border areas. (source: 24 ur). irregular migrants between January and Koper, 4 November –Slovenian police is reported to have arrested nine foreigners who tried November 2019. to help migrants cross the border irregularly. The police also processed around 150 cases of 25% irregular border crossings in the south-west of the country (source: STA). 28% Ljubljana, 7 November - The parliamentary Home Policy Committee debated irregular migration, with police representatives assuring the MPs that the situation is under control

and that there is no need to provide the members of the Slovenian Armed Forces with 10% 14% additional powers to help the police control the border (source: STA) 10% 13% Novo mesto, 8 November – According to the media outlet 24 ur, the police stopped a van Pakistan with French license plates and found 33 Bangladeshi people crossing the border irregularly. Algeria The French driver has been detained and the administrative proceedings are in process Afghanistan (source: 24 ur) Morocco Bangladesh Ilirska Bistrica, 8 November – According to several media outlets (RTV Slovenija, STA) a Others 20-year-old Syrian died in front of the police station in Ilirska Bistrica due to hypothermia and exhaustion despite medical assistance (source: RTV Slovenija, STA) Figure 60: Nationality breakdown of registered Ljubljana, 26 November – According to an official press release, the government adopted irregular migrants between January and legislative amendments on Tuesday designed to crack-down on the activity of self-styled November 2018.

village guards and militias patrolling the border with the intention to stop irregular migrants 29% (source: GOV.SI) 31%

Figure 58: Apprehensions of irregular migrants entering Slovenia each month, comparison 2017–2019. 8% 12%

9% 11% 2,500

2,300 Pakistan Afghanistan

2,000 1,948 Algeria

1,767 Islamic Republic of Iran Syrian Arab Republic 1,500 1,463 Others 1,217 1,176 1,168 1,158

1,103 Migrant presence 1,076 1,033 1,002 941 913

1,000 883 As of 29 November 2019, there were 336 687

573 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated 500 326 in different facilities around the country, 263 244 242 237 218 209 201 206 181 172 139 121 79 77

46 similar to the 343 accommodated at the 0 end of October 2019. The lowest reported MAY JULY JUNE number in 2019 so far was 288 on 16 January, APRIL MARCH AUGUST

JANUARY and the highest was 580 on 30 April. OCTOBER FEBRUARY

2017 2018 2019 SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER

38 Nationality data is available for 11,937 of 12,784 total registered arrivals to Slovenia Jan–Nov 2019. 39 Nationality data is available for 7,084 of 8,143 total registered arrivals to Slovenia Jan–Nov 2018.

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TURKEY Background and Latest Figures According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General Asylum Seekers & Refugees 7% of Migration Management (DGMM), there are currently over 4 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection. Most are Residence Permit Holders 21% Syrians (3,691,333* individuals) who are granted temporary protection status. In addition, asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group Syrians under TP 71% of foreign nationals. According to UNHCR, as of end of February 2019, there outside camps are 368,230** asylum-seekers and refugees present in Turkey. The number of foreign nationals has increased by 83,770 in comparison to November 2018 Syrians in (3.9 million foreign nationals), with most of the increase recorded among Syrian Camps nationals (83,770). 1% In addition, there are 1,082,370* foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits, including humanitarian residency holders. Compared to November 2018, this is an increase of 273,500 individuals. The exact number of humanitarian residency holders is unknown, but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders.

*Data source DGMM, 27.11.2019 **Data source UNHCR, 28.02.20191

Syrians under Temporary Protection

Turkey’s temporary protection regime Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection grants the 3,691,333* Syrian nationals 4,000,000 the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic services. 3,500,000 The vast majority - 3,629,552* individuals 3,000,000 3,629,552 3,617,930 3,604,782 - lives outside of formal camps, known as 3,594,110 3,552,004 3,514,016 temporary accommodation centers, thus 2,500,000 primarily residing across the Turkish border 2,000,000 provinces of Hatay, Adana and Kilis. As such, only 61,781* Syrians live in formal camps, 1,500,000 the majority of which are located close to the Syrian border. Compared to November 1,000,000 2018 when 13 temporary accommodation 500,000 108,732 87,280 63,584 62,673 62,653 centers were hosting migrants in Turkey, 61,781 0 only seven remain operational with six no June 2019 July 2019 Aug 2019 Sep 2019 Oct 2019 Nov 2019

longer in service. As a result, 91,632 fewer Urban Caseload Residents in Camps Syrians currently reside in the centers.

*Data source DGMM, 27.11.2019

Asylum Seekers and Refugees Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are the 368,230* asylum-seekers and Nationality Percentage# refugees consisting of different nationalities, but mainly originating in Afghanistan and Iraq. *Data Source UNHCR, 28.02.20191 Afghanistan 46% Residence Permit Holders Iraq 39% Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption Islamic Republic -i.e. longer than 90 days, must obtain a residence permit. According to DGMM, there are 11% of Iran 1,082,370 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit, including “other”. The latter category includes humanitarian residence permit holders, and Somalia 2% while the exact number is unknown, it is believed that the vast majority of foreign nationals Others 3% in this category are Iraqis.

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018. the registration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities.

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Apprehended/Rescued Persons on Sea* The Turkish Coast Guard (TCG) recorded 6,401 irregular migrants and no fatalities in November 2019. Comparing to November 2018, there is an increase of 5,214 apprehended individuals, when 1,187 irregular migrants were recorded. These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the TCG, while the actual number of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea may be higher. Apprehensions at the so-called ‘hotspots’ on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map (below).

Map 13: Apprehensions off the Turkish coast, January–November 2019.

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Apprehensions/Rescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 October 2019) Time Number of cases Number of Number of deaths Number of period irregular migrants organizers Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas January 27 27 1,092 1,092 1 1 1 1 February 36 36 1,428 1,428 - - 6 6 March 56 56 1,796 1,796 4 4 2 2 April 80 81 2,765 2,773 1 1 5 6 May 80 82 2,560 2,604 10 10 2 4 June 98 99 3,258 3,262 12 12 6 6 July 160 161 5,388 5,409 - - 8 8 August 249 250 8,422 8,430 - - 11 11 September 321 324 11,638 11,673 1 1 12 13 October 357 359 12,382 12,392 3 3 19 19 November 191 194 6,325 6,401 - - 5 5 Total 1,655 1,669 57,054 57,260 32 32 77 81

Upon identification of the apprehended persons, the latter are referred to removal centers by the Turkish Gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter, unless they claim asylum. However, apprehended individuals have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters. The top ten nationalities of apprehended/rescued migrants are Afghan, Palestinian, Syrian, Pakistani, Congolese, Iranian, Central African, Somalian, South African, and Yemeni. *Data source TCG, 30.11.2019 BACK TO CONTENTS 35 MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information November 2019

Apprehended Persons on Land*

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces According to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures, 14,041 irregular (1 - 30 November 2019) migrants were apprehended during November 2019 at Turkey’s borders with the Syrian Arab Republic, Greece, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq and Bulgaria. Entry Exit Irregular exits were higher at Turkey’s western borders (with Europe), and Syrian Arab borders with the Syrian Arab Republic and Greece are the main entry points 7,263 Greece 4,084 Republic into Turkey. In comparison, the total number of apprehended persons on land was higher in November 2018, when 17,139 persons were apprehended. Greece 2,489 Iraq 82 Meanwhile, the number of apprehended persons during attempted exit out Islamic Republic of Turkey were highest at the border with Greece. The entry and exit figures 23 Bulgaria 61 of Iran breakdown are shown in the table (left). Syrian Arab - - 39 During November 2019, the highest number of irregular crossings at entry Republic and exit took place at the border with the Syrian Arab Republic, with a total Total 9,775 Total 4,266 number of 7,302 apprehended persons. In comparison to previous month there is a decrease in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (3,528). In October 2019, 10,791 irregular entries of individuals were recorded at this borde

*Data Source TAF, 30.11.2019

Known Entry and Exit Points The following are known entry points by land: Hatay, Kilis, Şanlıurfa (from the Syrian Arab Republic), Silopi, Çukurca (from Iraq), Şemdinli, Yüksekova, Başkale, Ağrı, Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran) Known entry points by air: İstanbul, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya, Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries) Known exit points by sea: Çeşme, Ayvalık, Didim, Bodrum, Küçükkuyu (Locations close to Lesbos, 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, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen (to certain EU MS)

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Readmitted Migrants and Refugees to Turkey On 18 March 2016, EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving from Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016. In this regard, according to DGMM reports, 1,974* migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 30 November 2019. Main points of return from Greece include Lesbos, Chios, Kos and Samos, The top nine nationalities are included India, Sierra Leone, Yemen, Congo, Burkina while the main readmission points to in the graph, while the “others” category Faso, Gambia, Comoros, Niger, Sudan, Turkey include Dikili, Çeşme, Bodrum and includes migrants from Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Togolese Republic and Adana (point of entry is through airport). Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Zimbabwe. Nepal, Myanmar, Guinea, Palestinian Per nationality breakdown of readmitted Territories, Senegal, Ghana, Tunisia, Côte *Data source DGMM, 30.11.2019 migrants is shown in the graphic above. d’Ivoire, Haiti, Lebanon, Mali, Dominica,

Resettlement of Syrians From Turkey The 18 March 2016 EU-Turkey statement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by facilitating organized and safe pathways to European countries. Specifically, the statement stipulates that for every Syrian returned to Turkey from the Greek islands, another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey. According to DGMM data released on 30 November 2019, there are 24,830* persons that have been resettled under this instrument, with primary resettlement destinations being Germany, France, the Netherlands and Finland.

*Data Source DGMM, 30.11.2019

Resettlements by Country

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KOSOVO40

In Kosovo,40 there were 460 new registered migrants in November 2019, 25 per cent more than the 368 registered in October and more than any previous month since DTM activities began in the area in December 2015. In November, 85 per cent of newly registered migrants were male and 15 per cent were female. This includes 68 minors, 12 of which were Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC). The monthly average in 2019 so far is 165, whereas in 2018 this average was 40 and in 2017 this was just 13. This year so far (January–November 2019) the most frequently registered country or area/place of origin is the Syrian Arab Republic (45%) followed by Iraq (30%), Morocco (5%), Algeria (5%), Palestinian Territories (3%) and others (12%). Figure 61: Irregular entries into Kosovo40 registered by month, 2017–2019.

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40 References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).

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CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN - OTHER COUNTRIES LIBYA

Developments during the reporting Figure 64: Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and November period 2017–2019. Between January and November 2019, 105 incidents were reported by the Libyan Coast 14,000 12,841

Guard in which a total of 9,042 migrants were 12,005 12,000 returned to Libya; 222 migrants are estimated to have died or gone missing during the same 10,000 9,042 reporting period. 8,000 6,000 Available data for 2019 indicate a 22 per cent decrease in the number of reported 4,000 operations this year compared to the same 2,000 1,288 456 222 109 117 105 period in 2018, when 134 operations were 0 reported and a 23 per cent decrease when 2017 2018 2019 compared to 136 operations reported at Operations Returned to Libya Dead and Missing the end of November 2017. The number of returned migrants between January and have died in front of Libyan shores between 3.8 per cent to 2.5 per cent. November 2019 (9,042) is 40 per cent less January and November 2018 (61% less), and than the 15,074 returned in the same period A more complete estimation of the relative 86 per cent less than the 1,597 reported last year, and 50 per cent less than the 18,017 risk of those departing from Libya to reach to have gone missing in the same period of returned to Libya between January and Europe in terms of dead and missing migrants 2017. The proportion of those reported to November 2017. should also take into consideration the have died in the first nine months of 2019 reported arrivals in Italy and Malta and the The estimated number of dead and missing calculated as a share of those returned over dead and missing migrants reported along the migrants between January and November the same period has also slightly decreased in whole Central Mediterranean route. 2019 (222) is lower than the 573 estimated to comparison to the same period last year, from

Map 14: Incidents off the Libyan coast and number of returned migrants, January–November 2019.

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NIGER

During November 2019, a total of 51,198 individuals were observed transiting through the seven active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger,41 an average of 1,707 individuals per day and of which 60 per cent were adult males, 19 per cent were adult females, and 11 per cent were children. This daily average is a 3 per cent increase on the daily average of October 2019 (1,657 per day and a total of 51,356). The main reasons cited for movement in November 2019 have been economic migration, seasonal migration, and short-term local movement (in descending order). LAT L TR — There were 15,918 individuals recorded leavingER Niger whilst 9,765 were recorded entering. Most NOVEMBER 2019 SUMMARY of these movementsPRIMARY were observed MEANS inOF Arlit TRANSPORT (32%) and IN NOVEMBERDan Barto (23%),2019 mostly internal. Some 7 Active FMP in the Niger 9,765 Individuals entering Niger ingoing and outgoing movements were also recorded at Séguédine/Madama (16%) and Dan Issa (13%) whilst movements56% registered at Magaria (10%) and Tahoua (5%) were also mostly internal 10 Information focal points 15,918 Individuals leaving Niger PRIVATE 41% 1% 2% (more here). BUS VEHICLE TRUCKS OTHER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING Dashboard # 29 25,515 Individuals observed Figure 65: Flows observed in Niger, November 2019. FLOWS OBSERVED IN NOVEMBER 2019 Period: 1 — 30 November 2019 moving internally 40% NIGER 51,198 Number of individuals Incoming Internal Outgoing 30% works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify and DEMOGRAPHICS TRAVELLERS’ PROFILE observed at the FMP 7% INTRODUCTION: IOM understand migration movements in West and Central Africa. Flow monitoring is an activity that (obtained through direct observation and interviews with (obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants, 1% migrants, drivers, irregular migration facilitators, border police All data included in this report is based 20% drivers, irregular migration facilitators, border police and bus station on estimates. IOM makes no guarantees quantifies and qualifies flows, migrant profiles, trends and migration routes at a given point of entry, transit or and bus station managers) managers) 20% as to the timeliness, suitability, accuracy, exit. The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region. Since February 2016, IOM 10% 22% 11% TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED reliability, quality or completeness of the 3% Niger has been monitoring migration8% flows at six points across Niger. Given the immensity of the AVERAGE/ data contained in this report. 4% 1% + 3 % 5% 5% 4% 5% 0% 3% region of Agadez, a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyan border was activated in January 2019 to 1,707 DAY 38% 37% Arlit FLOWSDan OBSERVED Barto IN OCTOBERMagaria 2019 captureSeguedine /the Madamaoutflows dueTahouato the proliferationDan_Issa of bypass roads. This new FMP complements that of Séguédine S INDIVIDUALS RECORDED 25%

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OR Soudan 1% of the existing flows on the migration routes passing through the country. The spatial and temporal coverage ie 11 pp THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION [email protected] www.globaldtm.info/niger THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTED UNION AND THE UK DEPARTMENT FOR Credentials: When quoting, paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report, the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows: of these surveys is partial, although the collection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant. BY IOM lgrie 1 pp Mali 1% INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT “Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM), [September, 2019], Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)”. 1 Finally, no information is collected on existing flows outside the times covered. Vulnerability data is based on https://migration.iom.int utre 2 2 pp Autres 2% direct observations by the enumerators and should be understood only as an estimate. Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

TIS OT IS DD T O TERATAL RAAT R RAT tmnigeriom.int .gloaltm.infoniger TIS OT IS IMMTD IO D T DTMT O reentials: en uoting, paraprasing or in an a using te information mentione in tis report, te source nees to e state appropriatel as follos: IOM ITTIO DOMT “Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM), [Septemer, 2019], Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)”. 1 ttps:migration.iom.int ABOUT THIS REPORTMIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019 IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different ABOUTdisplacement contexts in a continuous manner. To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean, up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe, in September 2015 DTM established a Flow DisplacementMonitoring TrackingSystem. The Matrix Flow (DTM)Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports, quarterly regional overview and dataset, which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe, and an analysis IOM’sof Displacementtrends across Trackingthe region. Matrix The (DTM)data on is registereda suite of arrivalstools andis collated methodologies by IOM designedthrough consultationsto track and withanalyse ministries human ofmobility interior, in coastdifferent displacementguards, police contexts forces in anda continuous other relevant manner, national to provide authorities. critical Data information on arrivals to isdecision-makers displayed and regularly and responders updated during(twice crises,a week) and on contribute the Flow to betterMonitoring understanding Europe of Geoportal population. flows. Firstly conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq, it has since been adapted for implementation in over 60 countries, including in contexts of conflict, natural disaster, complex emergencies and protracted crises. More information about the Methodological Framework in DTM operations can be found on the global displacement.iom.int.

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean Arrivals to Europe – Q1 2019 Dataset DTMFlow Europe Monitoring Surveys – April 2019 In 2015,The DTM DTM established system alsoa Flow includes Monitoring flow System to gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean,monitoring up surveys the Western to capture Balkan additional Route and through the Northern Route into Europe. This includes monthly flows compilation reports, quarterlyand more regional in-depth overviews data onand the datasets people on on migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe. All data is collatedthe move,by IOM including through age, consultations sex, areas of with origin, ministries of interior, coast guards, police forces and other relevant national authorities, and it is displayed and regularlylevels of updatededucation, on key the transitIOM’s Flowpoints Monitoring on Europe Geoportal. their route, motives and intentions. The The questionnaireDTM system also hasincludes a module flow with monitoring a set surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move, including age, sex, ofareas questions of origin, on levelsvulnerabilities, of education, exploitative key transit points on their route, motives and intentions. The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questionspractices on andhuman abuse, trafficking, including exploitative two practices and abuse, including two indicators on sexual and physical violence. The analyses of data collectedindicators since on2015 sexual is also and available physical on violence. the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal. This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece, the Republic of North MixedMacedonia, Migration Flows Serbia, in the Hungary, Mediterranean Croatia, Europe – Mixed Migration Flows to Europe – Europe — Refugee and Migrant Children in – OctoberItaly, Montenegro,2019 Kosovo (UNSCR Quarterly Overview (July – September 2019) Europe - Overview of Trends (January — 1244), Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, June 2019) Romania, Spain, Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015. The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal Turkey – Migrant Presence Monitoring – for Mediterranean. Situation Report (May 2019)

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InformationInformation contained contained in inthis this document document has has been Data collection activities in Turkey Data collection activities receivedreceived from from a varietya variety of of sources sources including:including: national supported by: supported by: authorities,authorities, national national and and international international organizations organizations as wellas as well media as reports.media reports. Specific Specific sources sources are not arenamed not in thenamed report. in the The report. information The information collected collected has been has triangulatedbeen triangulated through various through sources various in sources efforts into effortsensure accuracyto ensure of the accuracycontent, and of where the content, information and has where not beeninformation confirmed, has this not has been been confirmed, noted in the this report. has been noted in the report.

The depiction and use of boundaries, geographic names, and related data shown on maps and included in this report are notBACK warranted TO CONTENTS to be error49 free nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory, or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by the IOM.