IOM #Iraq Situation Report (1 November 2014)

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November 2014

WEEKLY SITUATION REPORT #8: WEEKLY UPDATE FOR 26 OCT - 1 NOV

Displacement IDP Families

316,474

According to Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) data collected by IOM Rapid Assessment and Response Team (RART) from January through 26 October 2014

Individuals

1,898,844

Locations

1,928

Displaced families residing in unfinished buildings in Akre received winterized tents from IOM. The tents provide IDPs with shelter and protection from the elements. | 29 October

From the January through 26 October 2014, IOM Iraq’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) identified 1,898,844 internally displaced individuals dispersed across Iraq, which is an increase in 145,542 individuals from the end of September.

Clashes throughout the central north governorates in the beginning of October have led to a steady increase of displacement over several areas. Diyala governorate witnessed waves of both displacement and return between 20 and 22 October, as fighting broke out in the area of Qara Teppa, Kifri district in Diyala.

The governorates with the largest populations fleeing their homes are Ninewa with 156,246 families (49% of total displacement) and Anbar with 87,160 families (28%). Since 5 October, 2,777 families have fled from Ninewa and sought refuge outside of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) in other governorates across Iraq: mainly Kerbala (698 families), Baghdad (688 families), Babylon (483 families) and Najaf (208 families). There are additional reports of secondary displacements as well as returns.

In recent weeks, armed group offensives in Anbar governorate have caused thousands to flee and seek refuge in other areas of the governorate, as well as in the neighboring governorates of Baghdad and Babylon. Since 5 October, an increase of 2,197 displaced families was observed in Anbar and 781 and 111

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families in the governorates of Baghdad and Babylon, respectively.

Diyala governorate witnessed heavy fighting, specifically in the area of Qara Teppa in Kifri district, which triggered the displacement of 921 families. Of this population, 505 families sought refuge in the district of Al-Khalis, 239 families fled to Khanaqin and 177 families were displaced within Ba’quba.

The KRI hosts vast populations of displaced people from various areas of origin, as people have sought refuge in the relative stability of the region. This trend has continued with an increase of 5,594 families since 5 October that are seeking refuge in the governorates of Dahuk, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. These figures include the districts of Akre and Al-Shikan in Ninewa governorate and Kifri and Khanaqin, in Diyala governorate.

Despite the fact that population movements are primarily throughout the central north of Iraq, Dahuk remains the governorate that hosts the largest IDP population. Currently, more than 450,000 displaced individuals are seeking refuge across its four districts of Sumel, Zakho, Dahuk and Amedi, accounting for 24% of the overall IDP caseload.

For more data in IOM’s complete DTM report, please visit the IOM Iraq DTM website: http://iomiraq.net/dtm-page.

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Weekly SitRep #8: 26 Oct - 1 Nov 2014

Emergency Relief Distribution

Distribution totals from Jan to 31 Oct 2014

Family* Non-Food Item (NFI) kits

46,480

UNFPA Women’s Dignity Kits (WDK)

2,770

WFP food parcels

UNICEF hygiene kits

16,685

1,513

*One Iraqi family is roughly equal to 6 individuals

In coordination with local government authorities and UN partners and with the support of donors, IOM is helping displaced families to prepare for winter. The most vulnerable IDPs are prioritised for assistance based on information from Governorate Emergency Cells, taking into account their needs and geographic location.

IOM plans to help prepare IDPs for winter by providing winterization non-food relief item (NFI) kits, full NFI kits, winterized tents, prefabricated shelter units and vouchers for heating fuel (kerosene).

IOM currently has funding to purchase and distribute just over 12,000 tents and 500 pre-fabricated houses. Over 4,000 tents are already in IOM warehouses or are being prepared for distribution; pre-fabricated houses are also under construction.

These shelters will serve an estimated 64,500 IDPs. Initial winterized tent distributions began last week in the districts of Akre and Sumel in Dahuk governorate. Assessments are ongoing, in cooperation with local authorities, to identify communities most in need.

From January through the end of October, IOM Iraq also distributed over 45,000 family NFI kits. In preparation for winter, it is now adapting these to reflect the need for winterized items, including thicker blankets, carpets, kerosene heaters and plastic sheeting. Full winterization kits also contain mattresses, pillows, towels, kitchen sets, hygiene kits, kerosene stoves and plastic cabinets.

Shelter

100 families at Ainkawa Mall IDP site, Erbil received full winterized NFI kits. Heaters were the most popular item; they will help IDPs to stay warm in winter months. | 30 October

IOM began distribution of full winterization NFI kits on 11 October; over 9,000 kits have thus far been distributed across 10 governorates. Current funding levels will enable IOM to provide an additional 31,000 winterized NFI kits to serve an estimated 186,000 IDPs throughout Iraq. 8,000 of these winterized NFI kits are already in IOM warehouses, and more NFI kits will be distributed if funding permits.

Internally displaced populations across Iraq, currently a total of nearly 1.9 million individuals, have sought refuge in a range of shelter types. As the displaced population increases and housing options become more limited, 31% (98,071 families) have sought refuge in alternative shelter arrangements such as school buildings, religious buildings and unfinished buildings.

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Weekly SitRep #8: 26 Oct - 1 Nov 2014

Displacement in northern Iraq

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) hosts vast populations of displaced persons from various areas of origin, who have sought refuge in the relative stability of the region. Cumulatively, the KRI now hosts 47% of all IDPs (148,313 families)—an estimated 889,878 individuals.

These figures include the districts of Akre and Al-Shikan, in the neighboring Ninewa governorate and Kifri and Khanaqin in the neighboring Diyala governorate, which are assisted through the KRI. The Dahuk governorate alone accounts for 30% of the total displaced population.

DAHU

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6

3

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5

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NINEWA 9

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I B R

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8 7

10

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SULAYMANIYAH 21

22 17 20 12

15

18 16

A YA L DI 3

23

14 13

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Sumel

190,908

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Zakho

151,182

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Dahuk

75,834

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Al-Shikhan

65,958

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Akre

58,884

6

Amedi

34,080

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Erbil

82,740

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Shaqlawa

44,340

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Soran

15,780

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Koysinjaq

11

Makhmur

1,440

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Sulaymaniyah

60,516

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Khanaqin

40,134

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Kifri

15

Chamchamal

16

Kalar

17

Dokan

7,578

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Darbandihkan

5,682

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Halabja

1,698

20 Sharbazher

1,272

21 Rania

1,170

22 Pshdar

1,098

23 Penjwin

306

12,222

15,408 11,874 9,774

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Transport IDPs

18,346

Weekly SitRep #8: 26 Oct - 1 Nov 2014

Total as of 2 Aug - 30 Sept 2014 From the insecure areas to various locations within the KRI in coordination with the Development and Modification Center and the Kurdistan Region Border Security Management

Human Interest Story: Isa

Eight members of Isa’s family share one room in their IDP site. With IOM Iraq’s NFI distribution, there are now sufficient pillows and sleeping mats for all four children in the family. | 30 October

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With the plastic drawers, we can stop living out of suitcases and store the children’s clothing. With the stoves, we can cook meals for our family.

IOM staff sat to speak with Isa and his family in the unfinished building they’ve called home since they left Bartala three months ago.

“The terrorists came to our house and said, ‘This is our house now.’” Isa told IOM staff. “We brought the money in our pockets and basic items of clothing, but we don’t have a car.” He pauses, exchanging a glance with his family of eight gathered around him in the small room they all share. “All of us had to walk. We walked for two hours before some people who had extra room in their cars took mercy on us.”

“We sold all of the women’s gold because we need money to live, but we still don’t have the money for rent. It’s too expensive here. We can’t get jobs because the terrorists confiscated our

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identification when we left. We have nothing, so everything we receive here means a lot.”

The unfinished building in Ainkawa was donated by a local merchant, and the families here have started a communal kitchen where they can cook their meals.

“It’s damp and cold here at night, and the children were getting sick all the time,” his wife told IOM staff. “We have four children, and we don’t have the money to take them to the hospital. I’m relieved that we have this heater from the NFI kit distribution today, because it will help the children keep warm. With the plastic drawers, we can stop living out of suitcases and store the children’s clothing. With the stoves, we can cook meals for our family.”

IOM is responding to life-threatening needs in a rapidly changing environment, in addition to monitoring movements on the ground.

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