INSECURITY AND DROUGHT IN HAGAR DISTRICT DISPLACES 2,610 INDIVIDUALS TO AFMADOW TOWN
Situation Overview:
Persistent drought and ongoing airstrikes in Hagar district have forced many to flee to Afmadow due to the deteriorating conditions, in search of basic services. The recent influx of displaced individuals in Afmadow has strained further, limited resources for both existing internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities. The steady influx of displaced individuals, an estimated five households arriving daily, has increased the demographic pressure in the Afmadow district, which is already home to many IDPs,
PSMN Monitors have identified vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, lactating mothers, and people with disabilities and they are supporting them through referral mechanisms for support. The displacement is driven by the hope of finding better living conditions, which has created overwhelming challenges. Governmental authorities have also raised the appeal of urgent humanitarian needs, noting that access to water, food, and shelter has become critical. Below is the breakdown of the IDPs’ previous locations of displacement, current IDP sites, and the number of households documented.