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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019 Migrants lining up at transit camp at the Greek border with North Macedonia. Amanda Martinez Nero/IOM 2015

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Page 1: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEANCompilation of Available Data and InformationMay 2019

Migrants lining up at transit camp at the Greek border with North Macedonia Amanda Martinez NeroIOM 2015

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

ContentsHighlights 4Overview of Arrivals 6Overview Maps 7Transit countries ndash Registered irregular apprehensions 9Policy Developments 11

EU-Turkey Statement 11Italy 11Reception System in Spain 11Global Compact on Migration 12Call for Regional Disembarkation 12

Countries of First Arrival 13Italy 13Greece 17Spain 19Malta 22

Cyprus 23Bulgaria 24

Transit Countries 26Croatia 26Romania 28Serbia 29Slovenia 31The Republic of North Macedonia 33Turkey 35

Western Balkans in Focus 39Albania 40Bosnia and Herzegovina 41Kosovo UNCR 1244 43Montenegro 44

Other Countries 46Libya 46Niger 47

Missing Migrants FatalitiesMissing in the Mediterranean and Aegean 48About this Report 49

The term transit country is used in the context of the ongoing DTM flow monitoring ofmovements from Middle East and Africa towards Europe It does not imply any officialaccepted profiling of the countries concerned

This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence2

The Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants bound for Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2014

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A total of 30931 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through different land and sea routes between January and May 2019 31 per cent less than the same period last year when some 44924 sea and land arrivals were reported 60 per cent less than the 77188 arrivals registered in 2017 and 85 per cent less than the 212981 registered between January and May 2016

Fifty-nine per cent of all arrivals were registered in Cyprus Bulgaria and Greece indicating that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to be the main route taken by the migrants and refugees arriving to Europe between January and May 2019 Another 34 per cent of individuals have arrived in Europe through the Western Mediterranean route leading to Spain and the remaining 7 per cent were rescued and brought to Italy and Malta The Eastern Mediterranean Route was also the most active route in the first five months of 2018 making up 46 per cent of registered arrivals Thirty per cent of migrants and refugees were registered in Italy and Malta while the remaining 25 per cent were registered arriving in Spain

Between January and May 2019 Hellenic Authorities reported 14367 new arrivals to Greece making Greece the country with the highest number of arrivals reported so far this year Arrivals this year are 24 per cent lower than the 19154 registered in the first five months of 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea Thirty-eight per cent of the registered population that arrived in the country by sea were of Afghan origin Nationals from the Syrian Arab Republic were the second most registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4) In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin (read more here)

A total 10465 migrants and refugees were registered in Spain (WMR) between January and May 2019 2 per cent less than the 10627 registered in 2018 and 48 per cent more than the 7049 registered in the same period of 2017 Among the total registered migrants arriving to Spain in the first five months of 2019 78 per cent (8056) arrived by sea and the remaining 22 per cent (2409) arrived by land mainly to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in the North of Africa According to available data from the Spanish Ministry

of Interior Morocco is the first declared origin country by migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28 of the total) Guinea Conakry (15) Mali (14) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and the Senegal (9) (see more here)

Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 1561 migrants and refugees between January and May 2019 Arrivals in the first five months of 2019 have decreased 88 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered and are only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Twenty-two per cent of migrants registered this year were of Tunisian origin followed by those from Pakistan (15) Algeria (13) Iraq (11) and other African and Southern Asian countries (read more here) Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea1 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus as of May 2019 This is almost three times the 1196 reported in the same period last year and three times more than the 960 registered between January and May 2017 According to available data so far (May 2019) the Syrian Arab Republic is the most commonly reported origin country (34 of the total) followed by 49 different nationality groups (read more here)

Authorities in the Western Balkans namely Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Montenegro ndash have observed a significant increase in arrivals in 2019 and have registered a total of 11461 migrants and refugees as of May This is 40 per cent more than the 8242 registered in 2018 in all three countries and nineteen times than the 578 registered between January and May 2017 An increase is also observed in registered entries to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) In the second half of 2018 80 per cent of the overall yearly arrivals were reported which continued into 2019 with the reporting of 372 migrants as of May four times more than the 88 registered in the same period of 2018 (read more here) Iraq Pakistan Algeria Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories and Morocco were the main nationality groups registered in the countries in the region in the first five months of 2019

1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

HIGHLIGHTS

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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019

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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018

Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019

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TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS

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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

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Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

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Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350

207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

Total 5940 614

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Ministry of Interior

Pakistan

Iraq

Afghanistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

76

26 33

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Syrian Arab Republic

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ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Pakistan Afghanistan

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OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Pakistan

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

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TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

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Syrians under TPoutside camps

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Islamic Republic of Iran

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60 8

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Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

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Pakistan

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

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44

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41

15 14

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7

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Pakistan

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89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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pp percentage point

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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ContentsHighlights 4Overview of Arrivals 6Overview Maps 7Transit countries ndash Registered irregular apprehensions 9Policy Developments 11

EU-Turkey Statement 11Italy 11Reception System in Spain 11Global Compact on Migration 12Call for Regional Disembarkation 12

Countries of First Arrival 13Italy 13Greece 17Spain 19Malta 22

Cyprus 23Bulgaria 24

Transit Countries 26Croatia 26Romania 28Serbia 29Slovenia 31The Republic of North Macedonia 33Turkey 35

Western Balkans in Focus 39Albania 40Bosnia and Herzegovina 41Kosovo UNCR 1244 43Montenegro 44

Other Countries 46Libya 46Niger 47

Missing Migrants FatalitiesMissing in the Mediterranean and Aegean 48About this Report 49

The term transit country is used in the context of the ongoing DTM flow monitoring ofmovements from Middle East and Africa towards Europe It does not imply any officialaccepted profiling of the countries concerned

This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence2

The Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants bound for Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2014

3

A total of 30931 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through different land and sea routes between January and May 2019 31 per cent less than the same period last year when some 44924 sea and land arrivals were reported 60 per cent less than the 77188 arrivals registered in 2017 and 85 per cent less than the 212981 registered between January and May 2016

Fifty-nine per cent of all arrivals were registered in Cyprus Bulgaria and Greece indicating that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to be the main route taken by the migrants and refugees arriving to Europe between January and May 2019 Another 34 per cent of individuals have arrived in Europe through the Western Mediterranean route leading to Spain and the remaining 7 per cent were rescued and brought to Italy and Malta The Eastern Mediterranean Route was also the most active route in the first five months of 2018 making up 46 per cent of registered arrivals Thirty per cent of migrants and refugees were registered in Italy and Malta while the remaining 25 per cent were registered arriving in Spain

Between January and May 2019 Hellenic Authorities reported 14367 new arrivals to Greece making Greece the country with the highest number of arrivals reported so far this year Arrivals this year are 24 per cent lower than the 19154 registered in the first five months of 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea Thirty-eight per cent of the registered population that arrived in the country by sea were of Afghan origin Nationals from the Syrian Arab Republic were the second most registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4) In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin (read more here)

A total 10465 migrants and refugees were registered in Spain (WMR) between January and May 2019 2 per cent less than the 10627 registered in 2018 and 48 per cent more than the 7049 registered in the same period of 2017 Among the total registered migrants arriving to Spain in the first five months of 2019 78 per cent (8056) arrived by sea and the remaining 22 per cent (2409) arrived by land mainly to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in the North of Africa According to available data from the Spanish Ministry

of Interior Morocco is the first declared origin country by migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28 of the total) Guinea Conakry (15) Mali (14) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and the Senegal (9) (see more here)

Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 1561 migrants and refugees between January and May 2019 Arrivals in the first five months of 2019 have decreased 88 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered and are only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Twenty-two per cent of migrants registered this year were of Tunisian origin followed by those from Pakistan (15) Algeria (13) Iraq (11) and other African and Southern Asian countries (read more here) Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea1 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus as of May 2019 This is almost three times the 1196 reported in the same period last year and three times more than the 960 registered between January and May 2017 According to available data so far (May 2019) the Syrian Arab Republic is the most commonly reported origin country (34 of the total) followed by 49 different nationality groups (read more here)

Authorities in the Western Balkans namely Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Montenegro ndash have observed a significant increase in arrivals in 2019 and have registered a total of 11461 migrants and refugees as of May This is 40 per cent more than the 8242 registered in 2018 in all three countries and nineteen times than the 578 registered between January and May 2017 An increase is also observed in registered entries to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) In the second half of 2018 80 per cent of the overall yearly arrivals were reported which continued into 2019 with the reporting of 372 migrants as of May four times more than the 88 registered in the same period of 2018 (read more here) Iraq Pakistan Algeria Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories and Morocco were the main nationality groups registered in the countries in the region in the first five months of 2019

1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

HIGHLIGHTS

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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019

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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018

Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019

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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

Romania 396 350

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Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107

Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684

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23

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Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

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207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

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Iraq

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Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

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7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

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Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

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Pakistan

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141

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158

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2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

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2

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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

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13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

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96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

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15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

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Palestinian Territories

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Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 3: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

The Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants bound for Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2014

3

A total of 30931 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through different land and sea routes between January and May 2019 31 per cent less than the same period last year when some 44924 sea and land arrivals were reported 60 per cent less than the 77188 arrivals registered in 2017 and 85 per cent less than the 212981 registered between January and May 2016

Fifty-nine per cent of all arrivals were registered in Cyprus Bulgaria and Greece indicating that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to be the main route taken by the migrants and refugees arriving to Europe between January and May 2019 Another 34 per cent of individuals have arrived in Europe through the Western Mediterranean route leading to Spain and the remaining 7 per cent were rescued and brought to Italy and Malta The Eastern Mediterranean Route was also the most active route in the first five months of 2018 making up 46 per cent of registered arrivals Thirty per cent of migrants and refugees were registered in Italy and Malta while the remaining 25 per cent were registered arriving in Spain

Between January and May 2019 Hellenic Authorities reported 14367 new arrivals to Greece making Greece the country with the highest number of arrivals reported so far this year Arrivals this year are 24 per cent lower than the 19154 registered in the first five months of 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea Thirty-eight per cent of the registered population that arrived in the country by sea were of Afghan origin Nationals from the Syrian Arab Republic were the second most registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4) In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin (read more here)

A total 10465 migrants and refugees were registered in Spain (WMR) between January and May 2019 2 per cent less than the 10627 registered in 2018 and 48 per cent more than the 7049 registered in the same period of 2017 Among the total registered migrants arriving to Spain in the first five months of 2019 78 per cent (8056) arrived by sea and the remaining 22 per cent (2409) arrived by land mainly to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in the North of Africa According to available data from the Spanish Ministry

of Interior Morocco is the first declared origin country by migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28 of the total) Guinea Conakry (15) Mali (14) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and the Senegal (9) (see more here)

Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 1561 migrants and refugees between January and May 2019 Arrivals in the first five months of 2019 have decreased 88 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered and are only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Twenty-two per cent of migrants registered this year were of Tunisian origin followed by those from Pakistan (15) Algeria (13) Iraq (11) and other African and Southern Asian countries (read more here) Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea1 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus as of May 2019 This is almost three times the 1196 reported in the same period last year and three times more than the 960 registered between January and May 2017 According to available data so far (May 2019) the Syrian Arab Republic is the most commonly reported origin country (34 of the total) followed by 49 different nationality groups (read more here)

Authorities in the Western Balkans namely Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Montenegro ndash have observed a significant increase in arrivals in 2019 and have registered a total of 11461 migrants and refugees as of May This is 40 per cent more than the 8242 registered in 2018 in all three countries and nineteen times than the 578 registered between January and May 2017 An increase is also observed in registered entries to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) In the second half of 2018 80 per cent of the overall yearly arrivals were reported which continued into 2019 with the reporting of 372 migrants as of May four times more than the 88 registered in the same period of 2018 (read more here) Iraq Pakistan Algeria Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories and Morocco were the main nationality groups registered in the countries in the region in the first five months of 2019

1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

HIGHLIGHTS

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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019

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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018

Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019

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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

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Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

Romania 396 350

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23

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Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Port

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39632019 2018

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Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

22

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30

Tunisia Pakistan

Algeria Iraq

Bangladesh Others

18

22

7 6 6

41

Eritrea7 Tunisia

Nigeria Sudan

Cocircte dIvoire Other

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors

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e nd o f M ay 2 0 1 9112906 PR ES EN T M IG R A N TS

Distr ibution o f M igrants in Reception Centers by Region

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Source Italian Ministry of Interior The data does not include CPR centres for forced repatriation

221

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660

66

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175

481

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681

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112

906

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

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Land Sea

Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

G R E E C E

B U L G A R I A

I T A L Y

T U R K E Y

A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY

By Sea2898

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Hellenic Coast Guard0 80 16040

Kilometers

By Land255

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1001 - 1350251 - 100076 - 2501 - 75

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by landby sea 2019

2018

Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees

Islands 16312

Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708

UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313

EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788

Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218

Detention Centres on the mainland 1962

IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413

Total 68714

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

19BACK TO CONTENTS

Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

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25

19

19

13

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12

Morocco Guinea Conakry

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

Senegal Other

25

20

20

11

10

14

Guinea Conakry Morocco

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

25

20

20

11

10

14

Guinea Conakry Morocco

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

20

Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

S P A I N

A L G E R I A

F R A N C E

M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten

San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten

Playa de las Maspalomas

A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero

Salinasdel Carmen

- M AY

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOMSource Data IOM Spanish Authorities Salvamento Maritimo Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

1 22

S P A I N

A L G E R I AM O R O C C O

Algeciras

Estrecho

Playa deCastilnovo

Ceuta(Sea)

Cabo dePalos

Maacutelaga Motril

Brentildea

Almeriacutea

COacuteRDOB A

ALMER IacuteA

HUELVA

JAEacuteN

CAacute DIZ

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SE V ILLA

MAacute LAG A

MURCIA

Kariat - Arkmane Beach

Ceuta

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Barbate

Tarifa

Bouyafar

Charrana

Melilla

0 50 10025Kilometers

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by landby sea 2019

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2019

35324142018

Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla

In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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CEUTA MELILLA

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

21BACK TO CONTENTS

563

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0 500 1000 1500

Number of resettled persons

2016 2017 2018 2019

MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

18 Last available data

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22

CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

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Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

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Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

SO U TH E A S T

PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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6

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

55

19

37

69

127

108

15 3 1 8

114

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372

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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y

2016 2017 2018 2019

Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

21

51

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86

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95

115

93

158

59

146

358

219 24

4

0

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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY

Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

40

29

7

6

5

13

Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

141 179

183

208

163

186

314

276 34

1

517

322 40

9 473 58

7

514 61

7

495

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598

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May

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31

Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

237 41

1 666

141

9

255

7

711 93

9

158

9

219

1

229

5

0

500

1000

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2000

2500

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

15 3 9 2

41 36 39 14 2315

61

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469

583

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503

711

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618

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

61

96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

18

14

12

4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

12

13

7

7

14

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

Sabrtha24

L I B Y A

TRIPOLI

MISRATA

ALMARGEB

AL JABALAL GHARBI

ZWARA

ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA

L I B Y A

A L G E R I A

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Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 20 4010Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

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Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 4: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

A total of 30931 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through different land and sea routes between January and May 2019 31 per cent less than the same period last year when some 44924 sea and land arrivals were reported 60 per cent less than the 77188 arrivals registered in 2017 and 85 per cent less than the 212981 registered between January and May 2016

Fifty-nine per cent of all arrivals were registered in Cyprus Bulgaria and Greece indicating that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to be the main route taken by the migrants and refugees arriving to Europe between January and May 2019 Another 34 per cent of individuals have arrived in Europe through the Western Mediterranean route leading to Spain and the remaining 7 per cent were rescued and brought to Italy and Malta The Eastern Mediterranean Route was also the most active route in the first five months of 2018 making up 46 per cent of registered arrivals Thirty per cent of migrants and refugees were registered in Italy and Malta while the remaining 25 per cent were registered arriving in Spain

Between January and May 2019 Hellenic Authorities reported 14367 new arrivals to Greece making Greece the country with the highest number of arrivals reported so far this year Arrivals this year are 24 per cent lower than the 19154 registered in the first five months of 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea Thirty-eight per cent of the registered population that arrived in the country by sea were of Afghan origin Nationals from the Syrian Arab Republic were the second most registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4) In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin (read more here)

A total 10465 migrants and refugees were registered in Spain (WMR) between January and May 2019 2 per cent less than the 10627 registered in 2018 and 48 per cent more than the 7049 registered in the same period of 2017 Among the total registered migrants arriving to Spain in the first five months of 2019 78 per cent (8056) arrived by sea and the remaining 22 per cent (2409) arrived by land mainly to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in the North of Africa According to available data from the Spanish Ministry

of Interior Morocco is the first declared origin country by migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28 of the total) Guinea Conakry (15) Mali (14) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and the Senegal (9) (see more here)

Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 1561 migrants and refugees between January and May 2019 Arrivals in the first five months of 2019 have decreased 88 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered and are only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Twenty-two per cent of migrants registered this year were of Tunisian origin followed by those from Pakistan (15) Algeria (13) Iraq (11) and other African and Southern Asian countries (read more here) Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea1 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus as of May 2019 This is almost three times the 1196 reported in the same period last year and three times more than the 960 registered between January and May 2017 According to available data so far (May 2019) the Syrian Arab Republic is the most commonly reported origin country (34 of the total) followed by 49 different nationality groups (read more here)

Authorities in the Western Balkans namely Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Montenegro ndash have observed a significant increase in arrivals in 2019 and have registered a total of 11461 migrants and refugees as of May This is 40 per cent more than the 8242 registered in 2018 in all three countries and nineteen times than the 578 registered between January and May 2017 An increase is also observed in registered entries to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) In the second half of 2018 80 per cent of the overall yearly arrivals were reported which continued into 2019 with the reporting of 372 migrants as of May four times more than the 88 registered in the same period of 2018 (read more here) Iraq Pakistan Algeria Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories and Morocco were the main nationality groups registered in the countries in the region in the first five months of 2019

1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

HIGHLIGHTS

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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019

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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018

Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019

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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

Romania 396 350

Montenegro 206

Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107

Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684

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Number of asylum seekers

23

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Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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Tunisia Pakistan

Algeria Iraq

Bangladesh Others

18

22

7 6 6

41

Eritrea7 Tunisia

Nigeria Sudan

Cocircte dIvoire Other

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Land Sea

Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

G R E E C E

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A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY

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Kilometers

By Land255

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by landby sea 2019

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Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees

Islands 16312

Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708

UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313

EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788

Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218

Detention Centres on the mainland 1962

IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413

Total 68714

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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25

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Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

25

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Guinea Conakry Morocco

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

20

Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

S P A I N

A L G E R I A

F R A N C E

M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten

San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten

Playa de las Maspalomas

A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero

Salinasdel Carmen

- M AY

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOMSource Data IOM Spanish Authorities Salvamento Maritimo Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

1 22

S P A I N

A L G E R I AM O R O C C O

Algeciras

Estrecho

Playa deCastilnovo

Ceuta(Sea)

Cabo dePalos

Maacutelaga Motril

Brentildea

Almeriacutea

COacuteRDOB A

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Charrana

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by landby sea 2019

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2019

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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla

In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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CEUTA MELILLA

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

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Number of resettled persons

2016 2017 2018 2019

MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

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Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

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800 118

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Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

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Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

1615

9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

UASC 8 19

Male Female Children

2

56

14 5 0

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94

199

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90

115

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7

94

0

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

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33BACK TO CONTENTS

Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

SO U TH E A S T

PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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6

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708

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3000000

3500000

Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

55

19

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15 3 1 8

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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y

2016 2017 2018 2019

Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

21

51

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126

86

38

95

115

93

158

59

146

358

219 24

4

0

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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY

Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

40

29

7

6

5

13

Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

141 179

183

208

163

186

314

276 34

1

517

322 40

9 473 58

7

514 61

7

495

418

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598

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May

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31

Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

237 41

1 666

141

9

255

7

711 93

9

158

9

219

1

229

5

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

15 3 9 2

41 36 39 14 2315

61

320

469

583

256

503

711

622

618

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100

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

61

96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

18

14

12

4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

12

13

7

7

14

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 5: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018

Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019

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8

TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS

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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

Romania 396 350

Montenegro 206

Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107

Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684

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Number of asylum seekers

23

2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers

3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year

Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route

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10

Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Port

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39632019 2018

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Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

22

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30

Tunisia Pakistan

Algeria Iraq

Bangladesh Others

18

22

7 6 6

41

Eritrea7 Tunisia

Nigeria Sudan

Cocircte dIvoire Other

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors

0 90 18045Kilometers

e nd o f M ay 2 0 1 9112906 PR ES EN T M IG R A N TS

Distr ibution o f M igrants in Reception Centers by Region

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Source Italian Ministry of Interior The data does not include CPR centres for forced repatriation

221

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66

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481

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Land Sea

Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

G R E E C E

B U L G A R I A

I T A L Y

T U R K E Y

A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY

By Sea2898

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Hellenic Coast Guard0 80 16040

Kilometers

By Land255

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by landby sea 2019

2018

Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees

Islands 16312

Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708

UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313

EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788

Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218

Detention Centres on the mainland 1962

IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413

Total 68714

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

19BACK TO CONTENTS

Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

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25

19

19

13

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12

Morocco Guinea Conakry

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

Senegal Other

25

20

20

11

10

14

Guinea Conakry Morocco

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

25

20

20

11

10

14

Guinea Conakry Morocco

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

20

Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

S P A I N

A L G E R I A

F R A N C E

M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten

San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten

Playa de las Maspalomas

A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero

Salinasdel Carmen

- M AY

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOMSource Data IOM Spanish Authorities Salvamento Maritimo Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

1 22

S P A I N

A L G E R I AM O R O C C O

Algeciras

Estrecho

Playa deCastilnovo

Ceuta(Sea)

Cabo dePalos

Maacutelaga Motril

Brentildea

Almeriacutea

COacuteRDOB A

ALMER IacuteA

HUELVA

JAEacuteN

CAacute DIZ

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SE V ILLA

MAacute LAG A

MURCIA

Kariat - Arkmane Beach

Ceuta

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Barbate

Tarifa

Bouyafar

Charrana

Melilla

0 50 10025Kilometers

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by landby sea 2019

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2019

35324142018

Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla

In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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CEUTA MELILLA

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

21BACK TO CONTENTS

563

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0 500 1000 1500

Number of resettled persons

2016 2017 2018 2019

MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

18 Last available data

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22

CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

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Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

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Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

SO U TH E A S T

PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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6

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

55

19

37

69

127

108

15 3 1 8

114

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372

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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y

2016 2017 2018 2019

Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

21

51

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86

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95

115

93

158

59

146

358

219 24

4

0

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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY

Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

40

29

7

6

5

13

Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

141 179

183

208

163

186

314

276 34

1

517

322 40

9 473 58

7

514 61

7

495

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598

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May

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31

Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

237 41

1 666

141

9

255

7

711 93

9

158

9

219

1

229

5

0

500

1000

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2000

2500

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

15 3 9 2

41 36 39 14 2315

61

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469

583

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503

711

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618

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

61

96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

18

14

12

4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

12

13

7

7

14

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

Sabrtha24

L I B Y A

TRIPOLI

MISRATA

ALMARGEB

AL JABALAL GHARBI

ZWARA

ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA

L I B Y A

A L G E R I A

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Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 20 4010Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

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3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 6: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

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Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019

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8

TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS

Rescue operations carried out at the end of June in the Channel of Sicily Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2015

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9BACK TO CONTENTS

PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

Romania 396 350

Montenegro 206

Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107

Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684

Italy3 177505 167739 112906

Number of asylum seekers

23

2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers

3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year

Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion

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10

Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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11BACK TO CONTENTS

GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019

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13BACK TO CONTENTS

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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14

Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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Algeria Iraq

Bangladesh Others

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Nigeria Sudan

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors

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16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Kilometers

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Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708

UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313

EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788

Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218

Detention Centres on the mainland 1962

IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413

Total 68714

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

19BACK TO CONTENTS

Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

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Mali Cocircte dIvoire

Senegal Other

25

20

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Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

25

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Guinea Conakry Morocco

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

20

Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

S P A I N

A L G E R I A

F R A N C E

M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten

San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten

Playa de las Maspalomas

A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero

Salinasdel Carmen

- M AY

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOMSource Data IOM Spanish Authorities Salvamento Maritimo Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

1 22

S P A I N

A L G E R I AM O R O C C O

Algeciras

Estrecho

Playa deCastilnovo

Ceuta(Sea)

Cabo dePalos

Maacutelaga Motril

Brentildea

Almeriacutea

COacuteRDOB A

ALMER IacuteA

HUELVA

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Barbate

Tarifa

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Charrana

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0 50 10025Kilometers

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by landby sea 2019

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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla

In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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CEUTA MELILLA

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

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563

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Number of resettled persons

2016 2017 2018 2019

MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

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207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

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Iraq

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Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

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7

6

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Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

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Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

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Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

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Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

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141

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9

158

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219

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0

500

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

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3

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2

31

15

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9

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23

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0

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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

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96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

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4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

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7

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Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 7: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

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Number of asylum seekers

23

2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers

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Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route

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10

Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

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13BACK TO CONTENTS

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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14

Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

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Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350

207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

Total 5940 614

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34

211

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State Agency for Refugees

Ministry of Interior

Pakistan

Iraq

Afghanistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A

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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A

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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

76

26 33

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Vietnam

the Islamic Republic of Iran

Turkey

72

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ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Pakistan Afghanistan

Bangladesh Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic Other

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Adult Male

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70

20

OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Pakistan

Algeria

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Turkey

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

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Syrians under TPoutside camps

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Islamic Republic of Iran

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60 8

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

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8

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Pakistan

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21

24

14

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22

Syrian Arab Republic

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Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

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44

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41

15 14

8

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15

Turkey

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Pakistan

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89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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pp percentage point

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 8: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

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TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS

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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

Romania 396 350

Montenegro 206

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Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684

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Number of asylum seekers

23

2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers

3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year

Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route

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10

Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

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According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A

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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

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I T A LY

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

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Pakistan

Algeria

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Turkey

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30

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8

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Pakistan

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Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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8

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

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THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS

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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

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Serbia 6147 2703 3562

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Number of accommodated asylum seekers and present migrants The data include number of migrants and refugees in the reception centers and estimations of those self-settled

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10

Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors

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16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Land Sea

Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

G R E E C E

B U L G A R I A

I T A L Y

T U R K E Y

A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY

By Sea2898

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Kilometers

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by landby sea 2019

2018

Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees

Islands 16312

Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708

UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313

EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788

Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218

Detention Centres on the mainland 1962

IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413

Total 68714

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

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9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

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PEL AG O NIA

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B U L G A R I A

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S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

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Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

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Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Syrian Arab Republic

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

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6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

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15

21

2

31

15

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120

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44

17

10

8

8

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Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Iraq

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Palestinian Territories

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

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MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 10: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME

Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019

Greece 62193 59935 687142

Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72

Serbia 6147 2703 3562

Croatia 578 340 242

Slovenia 256 439 314

Bulgaria 2056 883 614

Cyprus 361 227

Romania 396 350

Montenegro 206

Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107

Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684

Italy3 177505 167739 112906

Number of asylum seekers

23

2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers

3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year

Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion

Source Data IOM National Authorities0 150 30075

Kilometers

1

2

BULGARIA614

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ROMANIA350

SERBIA3562

NORTHMACEDONIA

72

KOSOVO(SCR 1244)

107

CROATIA242

SLOVENIA314

BOSNIA ANDHERZEGOVINA

7684

ITALY1129062

GREECE687141

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and refugees are accommodated as of end of the month

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est

Number of accommodated asylum seekers and present migrants The data include number of migrants and refugees in the reception centers and estimations of those self-settled

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10

Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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38234250

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0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

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LithuaniaPortugalCroatia

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NorwayBelgium

UKFinland

SwedenNetherlands

FranceGermany

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019

77

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Adult Males

Adult Females

Accompanied Children

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1 333

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156

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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14

Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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Algeria Iraq

Bangladesh Others

18

22

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Nigeria Sudan

Cocircte dIvoire Other

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors

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16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Kilometers

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Islands 16312

Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708

UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313

EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788

Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218

Detention Centres on the mainland 1962

IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413

Total 68714

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

19BACK TO CONTENTS

Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

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Morocco Guinea Conakry

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

Senegal Other

25

20

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Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

25

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Guinea Conakry Morocco

Mali Cocircte dIvoire

The Gambia Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

20

Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

S P A I N

A L G E R I A

F R A N C E

M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten

San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten

Playa de las Maspalomas

A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero

Salinasdel Carmen

- M AY

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOMSource Data IOM Spanish Authorities Salvamento Maritimo Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

1 22

S P A I N

A L G E R I AM O R O C C O

Algeciras

Estrecho

Playa deCastilnovo

Ceuta(Sea)

Cabo dePalos

Maacutelaga Motril

Brentildea

Almeriacutea

COacuteRDOB A

ALMER IacuteA

HUELVA

JAEacuteN

CAacute DIZ

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Barbate

Tarifa

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Charrana

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0 50 10025Kilometers

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by landby sea 2019

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2019

35324142018

Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla

In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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CEUTA MELILLA

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

21BACK TO CONTENTS

563

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Number of resettled persons

2016 2017 2018 2019

MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

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207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

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Iraq

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Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

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7

6

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Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

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Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

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Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

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Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

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141

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9

158

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219

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0

500

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

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3

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2

31

15

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9

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23

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0

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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

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96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

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4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

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7

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Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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6 months)

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months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

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Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

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Niger

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OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 11: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017

RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)

The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM

EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively

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7881

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

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SloveniaRomania

LatviaEstonia

DenmarkSwitzerland

LithuaniaPortugalCroatia

LuxembourgAustria

ItalySpain

NorwayBelgium

UKFinland

SwedenNetherlands

FranceGermany

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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14

Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors

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Source Italian Ministry of Interior The data does not include CPR centres for forced repatriation

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16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

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Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A

GALATI

HUNEDOARA

GIURGIU

MURES

SALAJ IAS I

CONSTANTA

BACAU

VALCEA

PRAHOVA

MARAMURES

DAMBOVITA

COVASNA

BOTOSANI

VRANCEA

SUCEAVA

HARGHITAALBA

BUZ AU

TULCEA

CALARASI

CARAS-SEVERIN

ARAD

BIHOR

VASLUI

SATU-MARE

DOLJTELEORMAN

BRASOV

NEAMT

IALOMITA

CLUJ

TIMIS

BRAILA

OLT

ILFOV

GORJ

ARGES

BISTRITA-NASAUD

MEHEDINTI

S IB IU

B O S N I AA N D

H E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A

S E R B I A

S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E

Legend LegendLegend

R O M A N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 75 150375

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

76

26 33

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2018 2019

57

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Syrian Arab Republic

Bangladesh

Vietnam

the Islamic Republic of Iran

Turkey

72

15

13

ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

43

29

14

3 3

8

Pakistan Afghanistan

Bangladesh Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic Other

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OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S L O V E N I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

1615

9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

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Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

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Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

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Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

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7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

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19

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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

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15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

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A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION

In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information

CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION

In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information

TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018

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12

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019

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Adult Females

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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20

Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla

In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

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207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

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Iraq

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Syrian Arab Republic

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

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7

6

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Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

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Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

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Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

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Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

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141

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9

158

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219

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0

500

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

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3

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2

31

15

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9

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23

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0

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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

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96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

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4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

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7

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Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

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-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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6 months)

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CameroonSudanChad

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+1 pp

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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 13: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014

As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered

and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children

According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries

4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week

COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL

Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019

Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)

Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6

5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data

Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019

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Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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14

Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Lampedusa

Port

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1 2

1

2

2018

39632019 2018

1

Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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30

Tunisia Pakistan

Algeria Iraq

Bangladesh Others

18

22

7 6 6

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Eritrea7 Tunisia

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

I T A LY

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I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM

Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

16

GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

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Land Sea

Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

G R E E C E

B U L G A R I A

I T A L Y

T U R K E Y

A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY

By Sea2898

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Hellenic Coast Guard0 80 16040

Kilometers

By Land255

MegistiRhodes

Agathonisi

Chios

Farmakonisi

Leros

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2019 Departure Point

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by landby sea 2019

2018

Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees

Islands 16312

Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708

UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313

EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788

Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218

Detention Centres on the mainland 1962

IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413

Total 68714

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

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Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

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Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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10

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20

OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S L O V E N I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

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9

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19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

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Accompanied Children 92

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

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B U L G A R I A

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S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

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19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

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15

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Algeria

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Palestinian Territories

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Other

41

15 14

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89

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Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

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15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 14: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Known entry points

Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)

Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)

No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland

Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019

Declared nationality Total Adult

MalesAdult

Females AC UASC

Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208

Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54

Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29

Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4

Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33

Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28

Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3

Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3

Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2

Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17

Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1

Others 256 16 185 27 10 34

May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)

May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)

May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system

May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back

peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations

May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)

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14

Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Known exit points

Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)

Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

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According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A

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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

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C R O A T I A

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I T A LY

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

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Pakistan

Algeria

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Turkey

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30

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8

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Pakistan

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Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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8

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Relocation within Europe

After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain

In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities

So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July

Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors

IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals

Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya

Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations

Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period

7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior

Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019

Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018

Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

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Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350

207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

Total 5940 614

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Ministry of Interior

Pakistan

Iraq

Afghanistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

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Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

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1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

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Apprehended Migrants

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

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Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

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11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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pp percentage point

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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Migrants in reception centers

According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)

The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception

8 Last available data

Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)

Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)

Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019

Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019

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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla

In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

18 Last available data

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350

207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

Total 5940 614

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34

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State Agency for Refugees

Ministry of Interior

Pakistan

Iraq

Afghanistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

76

26 33

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Vietnam

the Islamic Republic of Iran

Turkey

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ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Pakistan Afghanistan

Bangladesh Iraq

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Adult Male

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20

OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Pakistan

Algeria

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

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Syrians under TPoutside camps

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Islamic Republic of Iran

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60 8

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

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8

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Pakistan

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21

24

14

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22

Syrian Arab Republic

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Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

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44

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41

15 14

8

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15

Turkey

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Pakistan

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89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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pp percentage point

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea

Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)

Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019

Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018

Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019

Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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18

Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

18 Last available data

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

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Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

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Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

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Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

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1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

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Apprehended Migrants

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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

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7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

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19

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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

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A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

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Male

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

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Migrant presence

According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland

9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation

Known entry points

According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece

Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019

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Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218

Detention Centres on the mainland 1962

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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

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Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

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Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

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Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

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Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A

GALATI

HUNEDOARA

GIURGIU

MURES

SALAJ IAS I

CONSTANTA

BACAU

VALCEA

PRAHOVA

MARAMURES

DAMBOVITA

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BOTOSANI

VRANCEA

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HARGHITAALBA

BUZ AU

TULCEA

CALARASI

CARAS-SEVERIN

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VASLUI

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DOLJTELEORMAN

BRASOV

NEAMT

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CLUJ

TIMIS

BRAILA

OLT

ILFOV

GORJ

ARGES

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MEHEDINTI

S IB IU

B O S N I AA N D

H E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A

S E R B I A

S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E

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R O M A N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 75 150375

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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the Islamic Republic of Iran

Turkey

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

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M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

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N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

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5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Syrian Arab Republic

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019

SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017

The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands

Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910

10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead

Demographic profile

According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)

Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children

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Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

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15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

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Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

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Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

1615

9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

UASC 8 19

Male Female Children

2

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14 5 0

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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3000000

3500000

Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

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Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

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Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

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Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

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Weekly Arrivals

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2017 2018 2019

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24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 20: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019

Sea arrivals

During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea

to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year

Main entry points

Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla

11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019

11 Last available data

Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018

Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12

12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)

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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350

207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

Total 5940 614

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34

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Ministry of Interior

Pakistan

Iraq

Afghanistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A

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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A

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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

76

26 33

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57

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Vietnam

the Islamic Republic of Iran

Turkey

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ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Pakistan

Algeria

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Turkey

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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8

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

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Syrians under TPoutside camps

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

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The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

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Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

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Pakistan Afghanistan

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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 21: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913

13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry

Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019

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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla

In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)

Resettlement

IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain

Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

18 Last available data

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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15

13

Adult MaleAdult FemaleChildren

Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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596

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4

132

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120

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280

674

209

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132

129

102

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318

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Banya6 | 70

Ovcha Kupel127 | 860

Vrazhdebna60 | 370

Voenna Rampa118 | 800

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350

207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

Total 5940 614

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34

211

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State Agency for Refugees

Ministry of Interior

Pakistan

Iraq

Afghanistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

C R O A T I A

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I T A L Y

M O N T E N E G R O

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S L O V E N I A

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S L O V E N I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

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19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

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Accompanied Children 92

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

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B U L G A R I A

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S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Iraq

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

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6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

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Libya 4 + 1 pp

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period

During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported

As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019

According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)

Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM

Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815

14 As per IOM estimates

15 Last available data

Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available

Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916

Migrant Presence

According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated

The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report

16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM

17 More info here

18 Last available data

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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13

Adult MaleAdult FemaleChildren

Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350

207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)

NA

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Iraq

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

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Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

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Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

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1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

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Apprehended Migrants

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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Other

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Islamic Republic of Iran

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

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Pakistan

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11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

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A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period

Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)

A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960

19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal

The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11

followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)

There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24

Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019

Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019

Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019

Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019

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At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018

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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

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Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

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Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

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Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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2017 2018 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

SO U TH E A S T

PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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2016 2017 2018 2019

Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

21

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93

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59

146

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4

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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY

Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

40

29

7

6

5

13

Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

141 179

183

208

163

186

314

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1

517

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Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

237 41

1 666

141

9

255

7

711 93

9

158

9

219

1

229

5

0

500

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

15 3 9 2

41 36 39 14 2315

61

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469

583

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503

711

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618

0

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

61

96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

18

14

12

4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

12

13

7

7

14

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

Sabrtha24

L I B Y A

TRIPOLI

MISRATA

ALMARGEB

AL JABALAL GHARBI

ZWARA

ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA

L I B Y A

A L G E R I A

C H A DN I G E RS U D A N

Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

TOTA LRES C U ED

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 24: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20

Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017

20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece

According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic

Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019

Migrant presence

Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq

Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

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AfghanistanIraqthe Islamic Republic of IranSyrian Arab RepublicTurkeyOther

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4

132

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48 50

280

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132

129

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24

Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Banya6 | 70

Ovcha Kupel127 | 860

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9614 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127

Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60

Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa

800 118

Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93

Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3

Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior

Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350

207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400

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34

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Ministry of Interior

Pakistan

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Other

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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26

Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Pakistan Afghanistan

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

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C R O A T I A

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M O N T E N E G R O

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S L O V E N I A

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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

1615

9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

UASC 8 19

Male Female Children

2

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14 5 0

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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3000000

3500000

Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

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Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

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Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

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Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

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Weekly Arrivals

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2017 2018 2019

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24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

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Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 25: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9614 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)

Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated

Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees

Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

Accommodation facility Capacity

Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb

300 (600) 227

Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina

100 5

Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)

90 10

Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

Galati33 | 210

Radauti58 | 150

Somcuta Mare24 | 200

Timisoara30 | 60

Giurgiu31 | 170

Otopeni35 | 132

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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28

SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

43

29

14

3 3

8

Pakistan Afghanistan

Bangladesh Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic Other

92

1 6

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Adult Female

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333

546

782

427

224

241

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9

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3

410

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108

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OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S L O V E N I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

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9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

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B U L G A R I A

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S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

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N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Algeria

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period

Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017

Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018

Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018

Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods

21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)

TRANSIT COUNTRIES

Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019

Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019

Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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Total 800(820) 242

22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Bucharest115 | 372

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Migrant presence

At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

43

29

14

3 3

8

Pakistan Afghanistan

Bangladesh Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic Other

92

1 6

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Adult Female

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3

410

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S L O V E N I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

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9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

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B U L G A R I A

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S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Algeria

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Iraq

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

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Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019

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Migrant presence

By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22

Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019

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22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

43

29

14

3 3

8

Pakistan Afghanistan

Bangladesh Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic Other

92

1 6

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Adult Female

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333

546

782

427

224

241

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9

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3

410

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108

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OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S L O V E N I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

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9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

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B U L G A R I A

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S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

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N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

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Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Algeria

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Syrian Arab Republic

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Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23

Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24

23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)

24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants

Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019

Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019

Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

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Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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4

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326

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6

0

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

1615

9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

UASC 8 19

Male Female Children

2

56

14 5 0

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115

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

SO U TH E A S T

PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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3000000

3500000

Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

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Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

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Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

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208

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Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

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141

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158

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

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lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Economicmigration ( +

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Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period

In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017

According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations

May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac

Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women

25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country

Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019

Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019

Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates

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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Kilometers

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Pakistan

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

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19 15

8

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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

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Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

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N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

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7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

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Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

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Pakistan

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141

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158

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2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

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Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

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2

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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

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13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

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96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

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15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

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Palestinian Territories

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Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 30: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019

S E R B I A

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

B U L G A R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S L O V E N I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Migrants presence

As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)

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30

SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

1615

9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

UASC 8 19

Male Female Children

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56

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

SO U TH E A S T

PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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SLOVENIA

Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019

Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were

the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the

same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017

6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car

7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here

8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled

while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here

9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here

13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here

17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to

discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here

21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period

29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here

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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

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Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

1615

9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

UASC 8 19

Male Female Children

2

56

14 5 0

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90

115

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7

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

SO U TH E A S T

PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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140

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708

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1000000

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3000000

3500000

Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

55

19

37

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15 3 1 8

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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y

2016 2017 2018 2019

Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

21

51

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126

86

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95

115

93

158

59

146

358

219 24

4

0

50

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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY

Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

40

29

7

6

5

13

Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

141 179

183

208

163

186

314

276 34

1

517

322 40

9 473 58

7

514 61

7

495

418

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598

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31

Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

237 41

1 666

141

9

255

7

711 93

9

158

9

219

1

229

5

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

37

3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

15 3 9 2

41 36 39 14 2315

61

320

469

583

256

503

711

622

618

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100

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

61

96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

18

14

12

4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

12

13

7

7

14

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

Sabrtha24

L I B Y A

TRIPOLI

MISRATA

ALMARGEB

AL JABALAL GHARBI

ZWARA

ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA

L I B Y A

A L G E R I A

C H A DN I G E RS U D A N

Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 20 4010Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

TOTA LRES C U ED

2417

55 53 39

736

1

683

5

241

7

950

168

45

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

2017 2018 2019

Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

VULN

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ILIT

IES

DEM

OGR

APH

ICS

ORI

GIN

AND

INTE

ND

EDD

ESTI

NAT

ION

ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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47BACK TO CONTENTS

MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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49BACK TO CONTENTS

Page 32: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018

S L O V E N I A

A U S T R I A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

I T A LY

Legend LegendLegend

S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019

Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

23

21

11 9

5

31

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Afghanistan

Turkey

Other

30

22 10

8

8

22

Pakistan

Algeria

Syrian Arab Republic

Afghanistan

Morocco

Other

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32

Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Unaccompanied and Separated Children

28

19 15

8

9

21

AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther

36

1615

9

5

19

Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther

69

12

Accompanied Children 92

UASC 8 19

Male Female Children

2

56

14 5 0

71

133

94

199

325

90

115

122 13

7

94

0

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

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33BACK TO CONTENTS

Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

E A ST

SO U TH E A S T

PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

347

891

4

349

766

3

349

785

4

350

126

6

346

610

3

349

769

0

143

452

142

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141

851

140

078

136

985

112

708

Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190

500000

1000000

1500000

2000000

2500000

3000000

3500000

Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

55

19

37

69

127

108

15 3 1 8

114

273

372

293

147

21

51

243

126

86

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y

2016 2017 2018 2019

Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

21

51

243

126

86

38

95

115

93

158

59

146

358

219 24

4

0

50

100

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200

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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY

Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

40

29

7

6

5

13

Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Developments during the reporting period

In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016

Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822

registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially

THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019

Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018

Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year

Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

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N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

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TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

40

29

7

6

5

13

Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

141 179

183

208

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186

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Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

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1 666

141

9

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7

711 93

9

158

9

219

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229

5

0

500

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

24

14

11

8

22

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

1

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3

1618

27

3

15

21

2

31

15

31

9

110

34

120

23

85

0

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40

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80

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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

10

8

8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

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41 36 39 14 2315

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

85

61

96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

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4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

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7

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Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

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Zuwara118

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Land Route

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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IES

DEM

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ORI

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INTE

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ESTI

NAT

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ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Page 34: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Migrant presence

The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

NO RTHE A ST

SO U TH W ES T

VARDAR

POLOG

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PEL AG O NIA

SKOPJE

A L B A N I A

B U L G A R I A

G R E E C E

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Gazi Baba9 | 120

Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100

Tabanovce2 | app 1100

Vizbegovo20 | 150

Vlae0 | app 25

Legend LegendLegend

N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019

Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating

ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41

Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2

Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20

Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9

Vlae 25-30 0

TOTAL 2495-2600 72

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34

TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

Iraq 39

Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190

500000

1000000

1500000

2000000

2500000

3000000

3500000

Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

55

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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y

2016 2017 2018 2019

Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019

21

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93

158

59

146

358

219 24

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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY

Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total

40

29

7

6

5

13

Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

8

6

5

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

39

10 10

9

8

24

Pakistan

Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Other

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Weekly Arrivals

77 69 37 51 56

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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY

2017 2018 2019

21

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Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran

Iraq

Other

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

S E R B I A

K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )

Legend LegendLegend

B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

6

19

25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

30

16

13

11

7

Pakistan Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq

Syrian Arab Republic

67

8

6

19

25

AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

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8

13

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

8

7

15

Turkey

Libya

Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

15 3 9 2

41 36 39 14 2315

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469

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100

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85

61

96 88

181

149

2018 2019

Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

18

14

12

4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

12

13

7

7

14

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

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C H A DN I G E RS U D A N

Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

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25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

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1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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TURKEY

Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers

Data source DGMM 29052019

Background and Latest Figures

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)

In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders

Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191

Asylum Seekers amp Refugees

Residence Permit Holders

Syrians under TPoutside camps

2

71

20

7

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018

Data Source UNHCR 280220191

Residence Permit Holders

Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals

Syrians inCamps

Nationality Percentage

Afghanistan 46

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Islamic Republic of Iran 11

Somalia 2

Others 2

1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities

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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection

Urban Caseload Residents in Camps

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T U R K E Y

G R E E C E

T U R K E Y

B U L G A R I A

E G Y P T

I R A Q

L I B Y A

R O M A N I AR U S S I A N

F E D E R A T I O N

Apprehended Migrants

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0 60 12030Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED

9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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36

Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Syrian Arab Republic

Pakistan

Algeria

Islamic Republic of Iran

Other

60 8

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Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Pakistan

Algeria

Morocco

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

I T A LY

M O N T E N E G R O

R O M A N I A

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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

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Pakistan Afghanistan

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Syrian Arab Republic

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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

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3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

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-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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T U R K E Y

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Apprehended Migrants

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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T

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9 641

ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea

The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map

ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)

Timeperiod

Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants

Number of deaths Number of organizers

Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas

January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1

February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6

March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2

April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6

May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3

Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18

After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti

Data source TCG 31052019

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Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

Iraq 3 Iraq 3

Armenia 1

Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

mpmturkeyiomint

Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

Resettlementsby

Country

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38

WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Apprehended Persons on Land

According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons

The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border

Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May

Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)

Entry Exit

Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370

Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79

Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53

Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14

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Total 18473 Total 5519

Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)

Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)

Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)

Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)

Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)

This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

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Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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40

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

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C R O A T I A

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

67

8

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25

Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

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Pakistan Afghanistan

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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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A L B A N I A

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

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Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM

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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)

Nationality breakdown of the readmitted

is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti

Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe

Data source DGMM 29052019

Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland

Data Source DGMM 30052019

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Country

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

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C R O A T I A

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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM

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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM

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42

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS

The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment

Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A

A L B A N I A

C R O A T I A

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit

from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018

Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016

The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)

26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants

Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019

Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month

Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year

Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)

27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities

Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019

Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019

Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018

Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation

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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

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Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)

Migrants presence

According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated

Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals

Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019

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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

Sabrtha24

L I B Y A

TRIPOLI

MISRATA

ALMARGEB

AL JABALAL GHARBI

ZWARA

ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA

L I B Y A

A L G E R I A

C H A DN I G E RS U D A N

Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 20 4010Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

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Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

VULN

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IES

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OGR

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ICS

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GIN

AND

INTE

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ION

ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

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48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

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49BACK TO CONTENTS

Page 43: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28

Developments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported

There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania

28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence

Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children

Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019

Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019

Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019

Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018

Presence of migrants and asylum seekers

On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center

are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)

14

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3

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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY

2016 2017 2018 2019

44

17

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Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Iraq

Palestinian Territories

Morocco

Other

41

15 14

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7

15

Turkey

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Syrian Arab Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan

Other

89

11

9 2

Male Female Children UASC

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

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4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

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7

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Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

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M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

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K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

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Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

Sabrtha24

L I B Y A

TRIPOLI

MISRATA

ALMARGEB

AL JABALAL GHARBI

ZWARA

ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA

L I B Y A

A L G E R I A

C H A DN I G E RS U D A N

Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 20 4010Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

TOTA LRES C U ED

2417

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5

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2017 2018 2019

Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

VULN

ERAB

ILIT

IES

DEM

OGR

APH

ICS

ORI

GIN

AND

INTE

ND

EDD

ESTI

NAT

ION

ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

47BACK TO CONTENTS

MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

49BACK TO CONTENTS

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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period

During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a

monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)

Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered

According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)

With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)

Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019

Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals

81

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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total

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44

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

18

14

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4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

12

13

7

7

14

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

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45BACK TO CONTENTS

M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

Sabrtha24

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Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 20 4010Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

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46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

VULN

ERAB

ILIT

IES

DEM

OGR

APH

ICS

ORI

GIN

AND

INTE

ND

EDD

ESTI

NAT

ION

ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

47BACK TO CONTENTS

MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

49BACK TO CONTENTS

Page 45: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019

Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018

Migrant presence

At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)

Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019

37

18

14

12

4

15 Syrian Arab Republic

Iraq

Morocco

Algeria

Palestinian Territories

Other

47

12

13

7

7

14

Syrian Arab Republic

Algeria

Pakistan

Morocco

Iraq

Other

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

45BACK TO CONTENTS

M O N T E N E G R O

NO RTHERN

CEN TR AL

COA STAL

A L B A N I A

B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A

S E R B I A

N O R T HM A C E D O N I A

K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )

Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100

Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40

Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80

Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |

Legend LegendLegend

M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125

Kilometers

en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S

Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity

LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

Sabrtha24

L I B Y A

TRIPOLI

MISRATA

ALMARGEB

AL JABALAL GHARBI

ZWARA

ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA

L I B Y A

A L G E R I A

C H A DN I G E RS U D A N

Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 20 4010Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

TOTA LRES C U ED

2417

55 53 39

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5

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0

1000

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8000

2017 2018 2019

Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

VULN

ERAB

ILIT

IES

DEM

OGR

APH

ICS

ORI

GIN

AND

INTE

ND

EDD

ESTI

NAT

ION

ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

47BACK TO CONTENTS

MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

49BACK TO CONTENTS

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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period

Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019

Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019

Abusitta601

Alkhums1177

Misrata250

Zuwara118

Tripoli247

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AL JABALAL GHARBI

ZWARA

ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA

L I B Y A

A L G E R I A

C H A DN I G E RS U D A N

Rescued Migrants

602 - 1177

251 - 601

25 - 250

24

Sea Route

Land Route

This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors

0 20 4010Kilometers

1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9

R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T

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2417

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168

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0

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2017 2018 2019

Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

46

NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

VULN

ERAB

ILIT

IES

DEM

OGR

APH

ICS

ORI

GIN

AND

INTE

ND

EDD

ESTI

NAT

ION

ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

47BACK TO CONTENTS

MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

49BACK TO CONTENTS

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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)

Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively

A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here

Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019

Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger

FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER

Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019

INDIVIDUALS RECORDED

2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5

Country of origin Variation

Niger 73 - 2 pp

Nigeria 22 -

Libya 4 + 1 pp

Algeria 1 + 1 pp

Female

Male

Adults Minors1972

INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region

In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger

The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes

METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate

DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with

migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

VULN

ERAB

ILIT

IES

DEM

OGR

APH

ICS

ORI

GIN

AND

INTE

ND

EDD

ESTI

NAT

ION

ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED

Variations calculated based on data from the previous month

pp percentage point

Country of destination Variation

Niger 76 -

Nigeria 15 - 1 pp

Libya 9 - 1 pp

1

NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS

45

lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES

3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS

1 ELDERLY PERSONS

2 PREGNANT WOMEN

-

-

THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows

ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

010203040

Economicmigration ( +

6 months)

Short term localmovement ( - 6

months)

Seasonalmigration

Tourism

0 20 40 60 80

Libya

Nigeria

Niger

TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)

0 20 40 60 80

Nigeria

Libya

Niger

0 20 40 60 80

OtherMali

CameroonSudanChad

NigeriaNiger

+1 pp

- 1 pp

TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants

drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)

MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED

The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

47BACK TO CONTENTS

MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

49BACK TO CONTENTS

Page 48: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

48

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

49BACK TO CONTENTS

Page 49: MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN · migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28% of the total), Guinea Conakry (15%), Mali (14%), Côte

ABOUT THIS REPORT

IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal

Data collection activities supported by

Data collection activities in Turkey supported by

Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report

Flow Monitoring Surveys

The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean

Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019

About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)

Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint

Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset

Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)

MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019

49BACK TO CONTENTS