Central African Republic

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Overview of population movements as of 30 Septembre 2021

Overview of population movements as of 30 Septembre

As of 30 September 2021, the total number of internally Displaced persons (IDP) in CAR is estimated at 722,101 individuals. A quarter of them live in IDP sites (25%), and the rest (75%) is hosted in families.

The overall trend in September 2021 indicates an increase of 9,156 IDPs (or 1.3%), compared to August when the number of IDPs was estimated at 712,945 people. The increase in new displacements is localized in hotspots of tensions and/or clashes between armed groups and the Central African Armed Forces (FACA)/Bilateral forces, mainly in the west and central region of the country. At the same time, a decrease in the number of new returnees has been reported. In August 2021, the Population Movements’ Commission (CMP) reported 37,510 new IDPs against 15,270 returnees. In September 2021, 23,482 new IDPs were registered against 14,326 returnees.

The new displacements were mainly registered in the sub-prefectures of Kabo, Bozoum, Bocaranga, Ouanda-Djallé, Bangui, Bria, Paoua, Abba and Alindao. The military operations conducted by the FACA/ Bilateral forces against armed groups, and the fear of abuses committed by the latter during their withdrawal are the main causes of the new displacements. Some residents, perceiving the imminence of fighting moved preventively to seek refuge in safer places. In addition, new displacements related to floods were reported and represent just over a quarter of new displacements in September 2021.

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