IOM #Iraq situation report (10 July 2014)

CRISIS IN MOSUL CITY, NINEWA, IRAQ - IOM EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITY REPORT

IOM Activity Report, Issue #4, 10 July 2014

At the onset of violence between Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Armed Groups (AGs) in the city of Mosul in early June, it was reported that hundreds of thousands of Iraqis had fled the city and surrounding disputed districts. In response, IOM immediately deployed Rapid Assessment and Response Teams (RART) to identify exact locations and numbers of IDPs using the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) tool in which the overall displacement master list is regularly updated with basic information. The DTM, an information management tool developed by IOM to gather baseline information on displaced populations and conditions in areas of temporary settlement, has been instrumental in the collection of accurate displacement data in the days following violence and massive displacement in and from Mosul.

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ASSESSMENTS: DISPLACEMENT TRACKING MATRIX

Governorate # RART Personnel

Baghdad 6

Diyala 2

Dahuk 7

Erbil 6

Kirkuk 5

Ninewa 6

Salah al-Din 4

Total 42

FIELD STAFF CONDUCTING DTM+

On 4 July, IOM RART personnel reported that approximately 250 IDP families of the Turkmen Shia community, originally displaced from Telafar possibly to either Sinjar or to Zummar in northern Ninewa, had reached and been allowed to pass through the Khazir checkpoint into the governorate of Erbil. On the night of the 4th, they were accommodated in the waiting lounge of Erbil International Airport with the intent of flying south to Najaf; however, with the suspension of their flight, the Erbil Governor’s office took the decision to move them to Bahrka camp on the 5th July. RART personnel carried out a rapid assessment in order to confirm numbers and needs, however, at the request of the Erbil Governor’s Office and the Head of the Erbil Refugee Council, the distribution of NFIs was held back until it was confirmed as to when these families would move on. On the following day (6th July) an aircraft arrived and all but 6 families left for Najaf.

RAPID ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

To adapt the DTM to the rapidly evolving displacement context in the city of Mosul and surrounding affected areas, IOM established the DTM+, a specialized tool that establishes the complete profile of a displaced family in affected governorates as rapidly as possible, collecting information such as displacement locations, type of shelter, and priority needs IDPs. 42 IOM RART personnel in the eight governorates most affected by violence and displacement, of a total RART team of 68 field staff, have been actively collecting data from Key Informants (KIs) for the DTM+ since the beginning of June, as illustrated in the table on page 2. As of 2 July, DTM Field Teams had identified 390 new displacement locations containing 62,559 IDP families (an estimated 375,354 individuals) in Iraq in the month of June alone, as a result of the crisis in the city of Mosul and surrounding districts.

DTM+ assessments are ongoing; an update on displacement figures will be produced for 16 July.

On 7 July, it was reported that 300 families had arrived at the Khazir transit camp. This would increase the total number of families to approximately 800, well exceeding the capacity of the camp. RART personnel have been tasked with carrying out a rapid assessment to verify the validity of the report.

4 July - IDP families from Telafar awaiting flights to Najaf in Bahrka transit site in Erbil. IOM Iraq ©

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On 9 July, RART staff in Erbil visited Bahrka temporary site after receiving confirmation that 400 Turkmen Shia families (2,000 individuals) from Telafar district of Ninewa had arrived to the site. The rapid needs and vulnerability assessment revealed:

• 400 families had all arrived to Bahrka temporary site on 8 July.

• They had displaced from Telafar district of Ninewa more than 15 days ago due to the military operations between the ISF and AGs.

• The families first fled to Sinjar district of Ninewa before continuing on to Erbil due to the difficulties of traveling between locations.

• Numerous health cases are noted, particularly women who will soon be giving birth and children suffering from diarrhea or allergies.

• The IDPs in Bahrka Camp are in urgent need of food items and non-food items.

On 8 July, 1,000 individuals were reported to be waiting at the Khazir checkpoint. None were being granted entry to Erbil and it appears that the vast majority were refusing to enter Khazir transit camp which is at full capaity and suffering from a severe lack of infrastructure, organization, security, and emergency relief supplies. On 9 July, the number of individuals waiting at Khazir checkpoint had increased to 2,000 individuals, raising the possibility that they may go to Bahrka site increasing the demand on this location.

On 9 July, the RART Team in Sulaymaniyah visited the Qaratapa sub district of the governorate of Diyala and met the sub district Director and the security office manager. They were informed that there are currently 2,000 IDP families registered with the security office and approximately 1,000 unregistered IDP families. Most families are currently living in rented accommodation. However, some are living in houses under construction or school buildings that lack even basic facilities or services. Most families were displaced from Sharaban (Muqdadiyah), Saathiya, Jalawla and other areas of Diyala. They are in need of emergency supplies such as food, mattresses, carpets, gas cookers with a supply of gas, fans and cool boxes.

RAPID ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

9 July - 400 IDP families from Telafar staying in Bahrka transit site are in urgent need of food items and non-food items. IOM Iraq ©

Since the beginning of June, violence in northern Iraq has resulted in massive displacement, forcing families out of their homes and cities empty-handed. IOM immediately responded to the overwhelming needs of IDPs; since 12 June, IOM has distributed life-saving emergency relief items to vulnerable IDP families in the governorates of Ninewa, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. The rapid distribution of Non-Food Item (NFI) kits to vulnerable populations provides sufficient emergency equipment to sustain a displaced family during the initial stages of a crisis. IOM has provided IDP families with the standard IOM NFI kit, which contains 4 blankets, 4 mattresses, 4 pillows, a carpet, cleaning powder, a 4-burner gas cooker, a fan, a 4-drawer plastic cupboard, 4 towels and other sanitary items.

In response to identified IDP population needs, IOM Iraq RART personnel have, since 15 June, provided NFI kits to 3,640 IDP families (an estimated 21,840 individuals) located in the sub-districts of Bahindawa, Bashiqa, Garmawa Shekhan, Kalakchi, Mala Brwan, Tal Usquf, Qasrok, Zummar, Bardiya, Hay Falesteen, Hay Ashor, and the Khazir camp of the governorate of Ninewa; the Ainkawa, Kalak and Bahrka sub-districts of the governorate of Erbil; the sub-districts of Darbandikhan and Kalar of the governorate of Sulaymaniyah; and Kirkuk city of Kirkuk. In addition to this, IOM has also been facilitating the delivery of food parcels on behalf of the World Food Program (WFP), hygiene kits on behalf of UNICEF, and Women’s dignity kits on behalf of UNFPA to vulnerable families and individuals displaced within Ninewa, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Therefore, IOM is contributing to three priority needs of IDP families: NFIs, Food Items (FIs), and hygiene items. In total, IOM has distributed 6,466 separate kits over a period of just 28 days. These distributions were implemented in coordination with local authorities and the HCT.

Funding is now being sought and allocated for the procurement and distribution of further emergency response kits for the IDP population located in priority areas. IOM’s RART personnel will continue to assess and identify the vulnerabilities of IDP families in Mosul and surrounding affected areas.

DISTRIBUTIONS: IOM RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY IN NORTHERN IRAQ

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IOM RESPONSE: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTIONS


^Ninewa

Dahuk

Erbil

Bardiya200 NFI

Bahrka40 NFI

Zummar300 NFI

Ainkawa317 NFI

Hay Ashor150 NFI

Bahindawa140 NFI

Mala Brwan80 NFI

Khazir Camp400 NFI

Hay Falasteen200 NFI

Kalak150 NFI, 150 HK

Garmawa Shekhan100 NFI

Qasrok300 NFI, 300 FP, 200 HK

Bashiqa200 NFI, 200 FP, 200 HK

Kalakchi450 NFI, 450 FP, 450 HK

Tal Usquf170 NFI, 170 FP, 170 HK

Khazir Reception Center:20 Air Coolers & Cool Boxes

Mosul

Akre

Telafar

Erbil

Amedi

Sumel

Tilkaif

Dahuk

Makhmur

Zakho

Al-Hamdaniya

Al-Shikhan

HatraHatra

Shaqlawa

Mergasur

Sinjar

DISTRIBUTIONS - JUNE 2014IOM IRAQ DISTRIBUTIONS IN ERBIL, KIRKUK, NINEWA & SULAYMANIYAH Figures as of 09 July 2014

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Kirkuk

SulaymaniyahKirkuk200 NFI

Darbandikhan100 NFI, 100 FP

Kalar143 NFI, 143 FP, 143 HK

NFI Non-Food Item PackagesFP Food ParcelsHK Hygiene Kits

8 July - 200 IDP families in Hay Falesteen of Tilkaif district in Ninewa received IOM NFI kits, and 40 women in need received UNFPA Women’s dignity kits. IOM Iraq ©

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Date Governorate District Location # of Items Distributed # Beneficiary IDP Families

12 June Ninewa Al-Hamdaniya Khazir Reception Center 20 Air Coolers & Cool Boxes n/a (items provide cooling for large groups of IDPs in-transit)

15 June Ninewa Al-Shikhan Kalakchi1) 250 IOM NFIs2) 250 WFP Food Parcels3) 250 UNICEF Hygiene Kits

Each of the 250 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit, WFP Food Parcel, and UNICEF Hygiene Kit.



17 June Ninewa Tilkaif Tal Usquf1) 170 IOM NFIs2) 170 WFP Food Parcels3) 170 UNICEF Hygiene Kits


17 & 18 June Ninewa Al-Hamdaniya Khazir Transit Camp 1) 300 IOM NFIs Each of the 300 IDP families received an IOM

NFI Kit.

18 June Erbil City of Erbil Bahrka 1) 40 IOM NFIs Each of the 40 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit.

19 June Ninewa Al-Hamdaniya Bashiqa1) 200 IOM NFIs2) 200 WFP Food Parcels3) 200 UNICEF Hygiene Kits


19 June Ninewa Al-Shikhan Qasrok1) 100 IOM NFIs2) 100 WFP Food Parcels3) 100 UNICEF Hygiene Kits

Each of the100 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit, WFP Food Parcel, and UNICEF Hygiene Kit.

22 June Erbil City of Erbil Kalak 1) 150 IOM NFIs2) 150 UNICEF Hygiene Kits

Each of the 150 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit and a UNICEF Hygiene Kit.



23 June Ninewa Al Hamdaniya Khazir 1) 100 IOM NFIs Each of the 100 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit.

24 June Ninewa Al-Shikhan Qasrok1) 100 IOM NFIs2) 100 WFP Food Parcels3) 100 UNICEF Hygiene Kits


26 June Ninewa Tilkaif Garmawa Shekhan 1) 100 IOM NFIs Each of the 100 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit.

26 June Sulaymaniah Kalar Kalar Center1) 143 IOM NFIs2) 143 WFP Food Parcels3) 143 UNICEF Hygiene Kits


26 & 27 June Erbil City of Erbil Ainkawa 1) 277 IOM NFIs Each of the 277 IDP families received an IOM

NFI Kit.

27 June Ninewa Al-Shikhan Qasrok 1) 100 IOM NFIs2) 100 WFP Food Parcels

Each of the 100 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit and WFP Food Parcel.

27 June Sulaymaniah Darbandikhan Darbandikhan Center 1) 100 IOM NFIs2) 100 WFP Food Parcels

Each of the 100 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit and WFP Food Parcel.

28 June Ninewa Tilkaif Bahindawa 1) 140 IOM NFIs Each of the 140 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit.

28 June Ninewa Al-Shikhan Mala Brwan 1) 80 IOM NFIs Each of the 80 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit.

28 June Erbil City of Erbil Ainkawa 1) 40 IOM NFIs Each of the 40 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit.

1 July Ninewa Telafar Zummar 1) 300 IOM NFIs Each of the 300 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit.

7 July Ninewa Telafar Bardiya 1) 200 IOM NFIs2) 40 UNFPA dignity kits

200 IDP families received an IOM NFI Kit, and 40 women in need received dignity kits.

8 July Ninewa Tilkaif Hay Falasteen 1) 200 IOM NFIs2) 40 UNFPA dignity kits


8 July Kirkuk Kirkuk Kirkuk city 1) 200 IOM NFIs2) 40 UNFPA dignity kits


9 July Ninewa Tilkaif Hay Ashor 1) 150 IOM NFIs2) 30 UNFPA dignity kits


TOTAL ITEMS DISTRIBUTED AND DISTINCT BENEFICIARY IDP FAMILIES REACHED

1) 20 Air Coolers & Cool Boxes2) 3,640 IOM NFIs3) 1,363 WFP Food Parcels4) 1,313 UNICEF Hygiene Kits5) 150 UNFPA Women’s Dignity KitsTOTAL: 6,466 Kits Distributed

Since the beginning of the response in Northern Iraq, IOM has distributed emergency assistance items to 3,640 Distinct IDP Families in the governorates of Erbil, Ninewa, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk.

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IOM SURGE CAPACITY: PRESENCE FOLLOWING CRISIS IN MOSULFollowing the displacement crisis in the city of Mosul in the beginning of June, IOM mobilized national and international staff to respond immediately to the needs of IDPs in northern Iraq. IOM has brought technical experts from IOM Headquarters in Geneva, the Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya, the IOM Iraq support office in Amman, Jordan, and the Baghdad and Basra Regional Hubs. Newly arrived staff have technical expertise in various fields vital for successful emergency operations, including emergency operations management, DTM, data collection and encoding, mapping, humanitarian coordination, security, public information, project development, and donor relations. In addition, IOM has brought various national field staff members with years of experience in disputed areas, such as the governorates of Baghdad and Anbar, to the Erbil Hub to assist in national emergency response efforts.While the security situation has deteriorated significantly in Iraq, IOM field teams have continued to capture accurate displacement data across the country utilizing the DTM methodology, and have delivered emergency assistance to IDPs located in secure areas in the governorates of Ninewa, Erbil, and Sulaymaniah. As of 9 July, some areas in the governorates of Anbar, Salah al-Din, Baghdad, and Diyala, presently the centers of violence in Iraq, are inaccessible as a result of security conditions. IOM staff members will continue to monitor security conditions in these disputed areas, to facilitate rapid distribution of emergency assistance to vulnerable IDP families when the security situation improves.

IOM ACTIVITIES IN NINEWA: NFI DISTRIBUTION IN TILKAIF DISTRICT

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• Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the United States Government (PRM)• Government of the Czech Republic• Government of Japan• Department for International Development, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

(DFID) • Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) • UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

• UNHCR

IOM IRAQ IDP CRISIS DONORS

8 July - An IDP woman receives a UNFPA Women’s dignity kit from IOM staff in Hay Falesteen in Tilkaif district of Ninewa. IOM Iraq ©

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