As of November 30, 2024, the security situation in Mali has severely deteriorated, with 97% of localities in Tombouctou and 73% in Ségou reporting shocks related to insecurity. Flooding and rising prices also emerge as critical issues, contributing to significant population displacements in these regions.
Recent evaluations by REACH’s Humanitarian Situation Monitoring indicate that the security landscape in Mali’s border areas has significantly deteriorated. From July to October 2024, a staggering 97 percent of assessed localities in Tombouctou and 73 percent in Ségou reported experiencing various shocks linked to insecurity, violence, or looting. Notably, the Goundam and Gourma-Rharous circles in Tombouctou recorded 100 percent of surveyed areas being affected, while 97 percent of the Niafunké circle, bordering Mauritania, was similarly impacted.
In addition to security issues, other shocks have been prevalent, such as flooding, which affected 72 percent of localities in Tombouctou and 62 percent in Ségou. Furthermore, economic strains manifested through sudden surges in basic market prices, impacting 58 percent of Tombouctou localities and 43 percent of those in Ségou. This combination of insecurity and economic challenges presents a troubling situation for the affected populations.
The data further highlights significant population displacement within the region. Key informants indicated that in 34 percent and 23 percent of assessed localities in Tombouctou and Ségou, respectively, residents were compelled to flee or abandon their homes. Although most of these displacements were within the same region, there were areas in Ségou where over 50 percent of the local population had fled.
The security situation in Mali significantly impacts neighboring border areas, particularly Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea. The majority of assessed localities face insecurity, flooding, and economic challenges, leading to substantial population displacement. Urgent attention is required to address both the immediate threats to security and the resultant humanitarian crises affecting vulnerable populations in these border regions.
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