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Iraq — Update on Cross-border Mobility and Internal Displacement in Iraq (13 April 2026)

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Regional tensions continue following escalatory actions in and around the Islamic Republic of Iran since late February 2026. Despite a two-week ceasefire in effect since 7 April, the situation remains fluid in Iraq, with disruption to airspace, civilian mobility, and humanitarian access across multiple countries. This crisis compounds pre-existing vulnerabilities linked to Iraq’s complex security dynamics and protracted displacement associated with the conflict with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Continued monitoring of internal displacement and cross-border mobility dynamics remains critical to inform operational planning, preparedness, and humanitarian response.