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This Quarterly Mixed Migration Update (QMMU) covers the Eastern and Southern Africa region plus Egypt and Yemen (ESA). The core areas of focus include the Eastern route, from East and the Horn of Africa towards the Arabian Peninsula; the Southern route from East Africa and the Great Lakes towards South Africa; the Central Mediterranean Route (also called the Northern Route) from East and the Horn of Africa towards North Africa; as well as intra-regional mixed migration dynamics. Depending on the quarterly trends and migration-related updates, more attention may be given to any of the countries over the rest.
The QMMUs offer a quarterly update on new trends and dynamics related to mixed migration and relevant policy developments in the region. These updates are based on a compilation of a wide range of secondary (data) sources, brought together within a regional framework and applying a mixed migration analytical lens. Similar QMMUs are available for all MMC regions.
Key Updates Quarter 3 – 2024
The war in Sudan continues to fuel internal and cross-border displacement: Compared to the previous quarter, cross border movements have increased by 140% in Egypt (1,200,000), 43% in Uganda (57,017), 11% in South Sudan (803,341), 10% in Central African Republic (CAR) (35,228), 7% in Chad (652,496), 7% in Ethiopia (60,688), and 3% in Libya (98,700).
Increase in Sudanese arrivals in Libya: In Q3, UNHCR noted up to 350 Sudanese are entering Libya daily through the Alkufra border entry point, overwhelming the existing infrastructure. Reports furthermore cited increased movements towards coastal cities in northern Libya.
Extended military campaigns lead to continued decrease in arrivals in Yemen: In July-August 2,976 migrants entered Yemen, marking a 78% decrease from the same period in 2023. In Q3, two boats capsized off the coast of Yemen, with at least 54 migrants drowning. At the start of Q4, a double shipwreck incident occurred off the coast of Djibouti, involving boats on a return journey from Yemen, causing at least 45 fatalities and 111 missing.
Continued mass arrests in Saudi Arabia: Similar to Q2, mass round ups and arrests of mainly Ethiopians and Yemenis in Saudi Arabia continued, with 15,324 individuals apprehended for allegedly breaching residency, work and border security regulations.
Migrants intercepted along the Southern Route: In Q3, several groups of Ethiopians and other nationalities were apprehended while en route to South Africa in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, and South Africa. Furthermore, Zambian authorities reported deporting 577 Ethiopians over a six month period between February-August 2024.
Migrants intercepted along the Western Indian Ocean Route: In Q3, several groups of migrants from the Great Lakes region, The Comoros and Madagascar were intercepted while en route to or after arrival in the French department of Mayotte, in The Comoros, Madagascar, and Mayotte. Moreover, Comorian authorities proceded to legal hearings in the first-ever court case against two smugglers, after new anti-smuggling legislation was promulgated in July.
Source link : https://reliefweb.int/report/egypt/quarterly-mixed-migration-update-eastern-and-southern-africa-egypt-and-yemen-quarter-3-2024
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Publish date : 2024-10-23 09:15:11
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