NOV 2018 DTM MONTHLY REGIONAL REPORT Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

East & the Horn of Africa Flow monitoring in Uganda continued through the four FMPs located along the

border with South in close coordi-

nation with the DTM team. Mixed Migration Flow monitoring was also initiated at an additional six points in Uganda, along the Flow Monitoring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

border, bringing the total number of and and Uganda

Reporting Period FMPs in Uganda to 10. November 2018 Regionally, a total of 126,366 individuals were observed at the FMPs during the Active Flow Monitoring Network month of November 2018. A large pro- Burundi 8 FMPs portion of the migrants tracked were Djibouti 10 FMPs moving along the eastern corridor in the 5 FMPs Horn of Africa (HoA) region (48%). Of Somalia 7 FMPs these, the majority were Ethiopian na- South Sudan 5 FMPs tionals (65%), while the second-largest Uganda 10 FMPs population was Somali nationals (30%),

which is comparable to what was tracked A network of 45 Flow Monitoring Points in October (31%). (FMPs) is currently operational in six

countries. Fifty-two per cent of the movements

tracked were incident-based move- Flow monitoring registry continued in ments, mainly between Burundi and the Burundi, and an additional four points United Republic of , South Su- were opened in the provinces of Ruyigi dan and Sudan, as well as between and Rutana, bringing the total to eight

Uganda, South Sudan and the United Re- Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan

FMPs. Djibouti Flow Monitoring contin- public of Tanzania. Of these incident- ued through 10 FMPs, and Flow Monitor- based movements, the majority of those ing Surveys (FMS) also continued tracked were Burundian nationals (53%), through six of the points. In Ethiopia, flow while the second largest proportion was monitoring registry (FMR) and survey nationals from DRC (18%). data collection continued through five

FMPs at various official and unofficial In the HoA region, 32 per cent of individ- border crossing points around the coun- uals intended to travel to the Kingdom of try. Somalia also continued flow monitor- Saudi Arabia (KSA), which is slightly ing activities through FMPs in seven loca- higher than what was reported in Octo- tions. Flow Monitoring Network: ber (31%). Another 25 per cent reported

their intention to travel to Yemen and Dji- In South Sudan, flow monitoring activities bouti, which is higher than the 21 per cent were carried out at FMPs in Wau Town (2 that reported these destinations in the FMPs) and (1 FMP). In addition, FM previous month, and those traveling to was also reinitiated in (2 FMPs) these two countries often intend to travel bringing the total number of FMPs to five. onwards to KSA. A further 27 per cent Displacement site flow monitoring (similar to the 30% reported in the previ- (DSFM) was also carried out at eight entry

EAST AND EAST THE HORN OF AFRICA ous month) intended to travel to Somalia, and exit points to track movements in while 11 per cent reported traveling to and out of Protection of Civilian (PoC)

RegionalMixed Migration Ethiopia (similar to the 10% reported in sites and collective sites in Malakal and October). Wau.

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In Burundi, during the month of Novem- The majority of the migrants observed the 17% reported in October 2018), while ber, flow monitoring continued monitor- were Ethiopian nationals (88%), while six a slightly lower proportion intended to ing activities at four FMPs in the north- per cent were Somali nationals and other travel to Ethiopia (8%) or Djibouti (4%). eastern provinces of Cankuzo and nationalities made up the remaining six Another four per cent also intended to Muyinga at the border points of Mbundi, per cent. Similarly, most migrants were travel to Kenya, which is slightly higher Mukambati, Ntibitobangwa and Rusumo. outgoing, traveling out of Ethiopia (72%), than what has been observed in the past. Four additional FMPs were established in while the remaining were incoming mi- Similar to previous months, and contrary Kabuyenge, Kwa Elidadi, Kwa Ntunaguzi grants (28%). Most of the incoming mi- to regional trends, migrants were evenly and Mungano. grants were traveling from Sudan (64%), divided in terms of age and sex, with 33 while 11 per cent were from Djibouti, 8 per cent children (8% under 5 years of During the reporting period, 43,333 mi- per cent from Yemen, and the remaining age, and 10% were unaccompanied chil- grants were observed at the eight FMPs. 9 per cent from various other countries. dren) and 67 per cent adults (38% males The majority of migrants were Burundian and 29% females). The largest shares of nationals (81%), while the remaining were Regarding intended destinations, most of observed flows were forced movement Tanzanian (19%). There was a close divide the outgoing flows were heading to the due to conflict (42%) and/or undertaking between incoming (48%) and outgoing Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (59%), Yemen seasonal migration (18%). (52%) migrants, with all of the migration (11%), Djibouti (11%) and Sudan (4%), with tracked between the neighbouring coun- the remaining 15 per cent heading to var- South Sudan continues to measure tries of Burundi and the United Republic ious other countries. mixed migration flows at transportation of Tanzania. hubs inside the country and at its borders The majority of the migrants were adult with Sudan and Uganda. Additional FMPs The majority of migrants were adult men (60%) while 12 per cent were chil- along the border with DRC have been set males (46%), and 25 per cent were chil- dren. Of the total number of observed in- up in the context of Ebola preparedness dren. Short term local movement for a dividuals, two per cent (344) were chil- (see p.4). period of time less than six months was dren under the age of 5, and six per cent the most commonly cited motivation for of migrants were unaccompanied chil- During the month of November 2018, migration (indicated by 74% of migrants), dren (852 children); six per cent of the to- 2,082 migrants were observed in total at followed by tourism (17%) and seasonal tal were physically disabled. five transit hub FMPs in South Sudan, migration (5%). Most migrants travelled 1,032 of whom were observed at the FMP by boat (38%) or on foot (40%), with the Economic migration was still the most in Abyei, 420 through two new FMPs in remaining 22 per cent using land vehi- commonly cited reason for migration Malakal, and 630 at the two FMPs in Wau cles, including bicycles. (79%), followed by short term local Town. This represents no significant movement (8%). Most migrants were change compared to the 2,040 observa- In Djibouti, during the reporting period, travelling on buses or other land vehicles tions in October 2018. 18,637 migrants were observed at the 10 (cars or trucks) (83%), while seven per FMPs, which represents a four per cent travelled on trains. Most of the migrants tracked at the FMPs increase from the 19,415 individuals iden- were coming from South Sudan (88%), tified in the previous month. The majority In Somalia, during the reporting period, while the remaining were traveling from of migrants were Ethiopian nationals 28,138 migrants were observed at the Sudan (12%)). The majority intended to (97%), which is consistent with the per- seven Flow Monitoring Points. This rep- travel towards South Sudan (58%) or to- centage reported in the previous month. resents a slight decrease (5%) in compar- wards Sudan (42%). Most individuals Most migrants (74%) reported intending ison with October when 29,558 move- tracked going to Sudan were observed at to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ments were observed. the Abyei FMP, while those observed at (KSA), which is comparable to the 73 per the Wau and Malakal FMPs were largely cent reported in October. In a trend that The majority of flows identified (57%) internal migrants, and the majority were is typical for migrants in Djibouti, the ma- were incoming in comparison to the 43 intending to travel to South Sudan. jority of migrants were adult males (57%), per cent outgoing, which is a slightly and 19] per cent were children, down more even breakdown compared to the The large majority of migrants (97%) from the 20 per cent observed in Octo- percentages from October 2018, which tracked at the FMPs in Abyei, Malakal and ber 2018. Economic migration for had 64 per cent incoming, and 35 per Wau Town were South Sudanese nation- greater than six months was the most cent outgoing movement. Similar to the als, while two per cent were Sudanese commonly cited motivation for migration previous months, Harirad Flow Monitor- nationals (the remaining 1% came from (indicated by 89% of migrants), followed ing Point (Awdal region at the border various other countries in the region). by short term economic migration (6%), with Ethiopia) once again recorded the Reasons for migration in Abyei were pri- and in a trend that is similar to last month, highest levels of incoming flows for No- marily to seek better health care facilities forced movement due to conflict was vember (8,176), while Bossaso continued (39%) followed by return to places of ha- four per cent. Most migrants moved on to record the highest number of out- bitual residence (22%), while most of the foot (52%), by taxi/car (37%) or by bus going flows (7,122). Migrants identified migration flows tracked in Wau Town (10%). were mostly Somali (62%), Ethiopian (39%) were to visit family or for economic (31%) and Yemeni (4%) nationals. Most reasons (25%). Most movement in Mala- In Ethiopia, during the reporting period, migrants intended to travel back to So- kal was return to places of habitual resi- 13,940 migrants were observed through malia (57%, a decrease from 64% in the dence (40%) or family visits (32%). five FMPs, which represents a six per cent previous month), while 25 per cent indi- decrease from the 14,907 migrants ob- cated wanting to cross the Gulf of Aden Fifty-seven per cent of observed mi- served in October 2018. and travel to Yemen (an increase from grants were women (compared to 43%

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the previous month), and 37 per cent Country-wide were children (compared to 30% the pre- Somalia vious month). Published Information Products Displacement Report, Displacement Current Implementation Round Dashboard, Event Tracking Update Flow monitoring continued in Uganda Round 7 (on hold) during the month of November, and in addition to the 4,197 movements ob-  displacement.iom.int/burundi Latest count as per IMWG-TWG served along the border with South Su- 2.6 million Internally Displaced In November 2018, DTM carried out as- dan – an increase of 11 per cent when sessments in all 18 provinces of Burundi, compared to the previous month, 16,039 Implementation Component observations were made at six new FMPs identifying 142,625 IDPs (31,593 house- Flow Monitoring along the border with the Democratic holds). This represents a three per cent Republic of Congo (DRC), for a total of decrease when compared to October Current Geographical Coverage 20,236 observations. 2018. Seventy-six per cent of IDPs were 58 Districts displaced as a result of natural disasters, Fifty-two per cent of the migrants (10,529 while 24 per cent were displaced because Published Information Products Movement Trend Tracking Report migrants) were traveling from DRC, while of the socio-political situation. Of those (CCCM), CCCM Cluster Dashboard 42 per cent (8,424 individuals) were trav- currently displaced, the majority (52%) eling from South Sudan. Most of the mi- lived with host families, 25 per cent lived  displacement.iom.int/somalia grants were traveling into Uganda (57%, in rented houses, 16 per cent in straw or 11,633 migrants), while 27 per cent houses, 5 per cent in empty houses and Round 7 of data collection is planned to were travelling to DRC and 15 per cent to 2 per cent in collective sites. Most of the be implemented in the near future, and South Sudan. The majority of the mi- current IDPs have been displaced since the results will be published accordingly. grants observed were Congolese nation- 2015 (38%) or earlier (4%), followed by als (58%), while the remaining were 2016 (25%), while 16 per cent were dis- The Camp Coordination and Camp Man- Ugandan nationals (21%), South Suda- placed in 2017 and 17 per cent in 2018. agement (CCCM) Cluster conducts regu- nese nationals (21%), or of various other lar Movement Trend Tracking (MTT) in nationalities (less than 1%). The sex dis- In November, DTM tracked 11 emergen- two IDP camps in Dolow, at two check- aggregation was even; 55 per cent of the cies, including torrential rains and strong points in Kismayo and at three check- total migrant population were female winds that displaced 1,427 persons and points in the town of Baidoa. and 45 per cent were male. 28 per cent destroyed 114 houses. of migrants observed crossing the border ● ● In Dolow, between 16—22 November were children, including 1,971 (10% of all 2018, a total of 105 entries and zero exits migrants) who were under 5 years of age, were recorded. The number of refugees and 421 (2%) unaccompanied migrant Ethiopia from Ethiopia and IDPs entering the children. camps this week reduced compared to

Current Implementation Round the previous week, when 384 entries, and During the month of November, most of Round 14 (November 2018) 6 exits were recorded. The displacement the migration flows observed in and out was due to insecurity and tribal clashes in of Uganda were economic move- the Nagelle district of Ethiopia, and poor ments/business trips of six months or Latest count of populations tracked and monitored services delivery in other camps as re- more (23%), while 16 per cent of move- As of Round 13 – Sept - Oct 2018 2,075,278 Internally Displaced ported by most of the families. During ments were short term and 10 per cent 23—29 November 2018, a total of 261 were induced by conflict, which is an in- Implementation Component entries and zero exits were recorded in crease from four per cent in the previous Mobility Tracking (Baseline), Emergency Dolow. The number of refugees and IDPs month. Tracking, Flow Monitoring entering the camps increased compared

to the week before. Most families re-  migration.iom.int Current Geographical Coverage ported that the displacement was again 1,083 sites in 9 regions ● ● due to insecurity and tribal clashes in the

Published Information Products Nagelle district of Ethiopia and poor ser- Burundi Displacement Report, Displacement vices delivery in other camps.

Dashboard, Emergency Tracking Update In Kismayo, during 16—22 November Current Implementation Round  displacement.iom.int/ethiopia 2018, a total of 59 entries were recorded. Round 36 (December 2018) This was slightly lower compared to last DTM Ethiopia is currently implementing week. There were no exits recorded dur- Latest count of populations tracked and monitored Round 14 of Mobility tracking, covering ing the week. During 23—29 November As of Round 35 – November 2018 the months of November to December 2018, a total of 60 individuals arrived in 142,625 Internally Displaced 2018. The report for this round will be Kismayo IDP sites, which was almost the same number as the week before. The Implementation Component available in January 2019. number of individuals exiting were 12. Mobility Tracking (Baseline), Emergency ● ● Tracking, Flow Monitoring In Baidoa, between 16—22 November

2018, a total of 104 individuals arrived in Current Geographical Coverage

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Baidoa IDP sites, similar numbers for the from the site for a week or less. The main last four weeks. One hundred and forty- reasons these individuals had left were to five individuals exited the IDP sites during visit family (18%), collect firewood (12%) the period. The number of exits has or for health services (11%). Of those ex- steadily been increasing since October iting, 49 per cent only intended to be 2018. The number of exits surpassed the away from the site for one week or less, number of entries. During 23—29 No- with 31 per cent intended to return the vember 2018, there were 159 new arrivals same day. and only 56 exits recorded. This was the lowest recorded number of exits since In November, the IOM DTM team contin- mid‐ October of this year. The key driving ued to work in coordination with IOM factor for displacement into the IDP sites Health and WASH units to conduct flow was insecurity, and those leaving cited monitoring in parallel with Ebola screen- management of their farms. ing and preparedness activities in Yei at three sites, and initiated screening at ● ● Gangura and Tokori. 4,138 individuals

(2072 households) were interviewed, of South Sudan whom 52 per cent were male and 33 per cent were children. Most of those

screened were incoming (49%), 40 per Current Implementation Round cent was internal or circular movement, Round 3 MT (July – Sept 2018) while the rest were outgoing (11%). In

terms of departure, most travelled from

Latest count of populations tracked and monitored South Sudan (50%) or DRC (38%) and As of Round 2 June 2018 Uganda (12%), while most were headed 843,234 Internally Displaced to South Sudan (89%). Most movement 658,148 Returnees (former IDPs and ref- was voluntary, the majority of people ugees) were returning to their areas of habitual

residence (26%), while others were visit- Implementation Component ing family (18%), or for economic reasons Mobility Tracking (Baseline), Mobility (13%). Forced movement was also fairly Tracking (Site), Flow Monitoring, Survey, high, with 18 per cent due to conflict and Registration 17 per cent due to natural disaster.

Current Geographical Coverage ● ● 47 counties, 8 States

Published Information Products

Biometric Registration Update, Flow

Monitoring Update, Flow Monitoring

Long-Term Trend Analysis Report, Site

Profile, Event Tracking Report, Mobility

Tracking Report and Dataset

 displacement.iom.int/south-sudan

DTM South Sudan continued with the

Displacement Site Flow Monitoring

(DSFM) through eight locations, where

the volume and demographics of IDPs

entering or exiting major displacement sites, notably Protection of Civilian (PoC)

sites, but also smaller collective centres,

were tracked.

In November, DTM interviewed 10,967

individuals (4,229 households) at the eight PoC sites and collective centres in

South Sudan, of whom 37 per cent were

males and 41 per cent were children.

Fifty-five per cent of these left the sites,

and 45 per cent arrived at the sites. Of

those interviewed, 50 per cent were new arrivals, while 13 per cent were perma-

nent departures. Thirty-three per cent of

all entering individuals had been away

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