The deteriorating security situation in Mali has severely affected the border areas of Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea. A significant percentage of localities in Tombouctou and Ségou have experienced insecurity and violence, leading to a notable increase in displacement and exposure to environmental shocks like flooding.
The security situation in Mali continues to deteriorate, significantly impacting border areas between Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea. Recent monitoring conducted by REACH highlighted alarming statistics regarding localities affected by insecurity and violence. Between July and October 2024, 97 percent of monitored localities in Tombouctou and 73 percent in Ségou experienced various shocks related to violence and insecurity.
Within the Goundam and Gourma-Rharous circles of Tombouctou, all surveyed localities were affected. Furthermore, nearly all localities in the Niafunké circle, situated along the Mauritania border, reported experiencing insecurity-related issues. In terms of environmental shocks, flooding impacted 72 percent of Tombouctou’s localities and 62 percent in Ségou, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Additionally, a sudden surge in market prices influenced 58 percent of localities in Tombouctou and 43 percent in Ségou.
Notably, displacement has increased, with reports indicating that in 34 percent of Tombouctou localities and 23 percent of Ségou localities, residents were forced to flee. Most displacements were within the same region, typically affecting no more than 25 percent of each locality’s population. However, in Ségou, 24 percent of localities experiencing such movements reported that more than half of the population had fled from their homes, underscoring the severity of the ongoing conflict.
The deteriorating security situation in Mali poses significant humanitarian challenges for the regions bordering Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea. The findings reveal extensive impacts due to violence, flooding, and rising market prices, leading to widespread displacement. Localities in Tombouctou and Ségou have been particularly hard hit, necessitating urgent attention to address the emerging humanitarian needs and enhance stability.
Original Source: www.unocha.org
