Impact of COVID-19 Movement Restrictions on Migrants along the Eastern Corridor, Report 13 | as of 16 April 2021
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The COVID-19 outbreak has restricted global mobility, whilst heightening the risk of exploitation of vulnerable populations. This report provides a snapshot of the COVID-19 epidemiological situation and mobility restrictions, and of the current migration trends along the Eastern Corridor migration route, in addition to an analysis of the impact that movement restrictions have had in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Yemen. Moreover, it provides information on the main protection concerns for migrants and assistance provided, and COVID-19 risk mitigation measures. This report utilizes data collected through IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs), Migrant Response Centres (MRCs), Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) data, as well as anecdotal information provided by IOM team members working in the region.
28 April 2021
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IOM Djibouti: Monthly Report #17 - February 2021
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480 migrants received emergency assistance through the IOM mobile unit in the Obock region.
34 vulnerable migrants benefited from the Assisted Voluntary Return program.
Renewal of the agreement granting financial support to the ONARS migration unit.
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IOM continues to assist vulnerable migrants in the Migration Response Centre (MRC) in Obock where they receive food, non food items (NFI), medical and psychosocial assistance thanks to the support of European Union.
Through the set up of its mobile unit in July 2020, IOM teams have been providing life saving assistance to vulnerable migrants transiting through the Obock region. The most vulnerable ones can benefit from the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) program to Ethiopia.
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