Bangladesh Undocumented Myanmar Nationals in and Ukhia March 2017 Round 1 48% are new arrivals are in 3 makeshift settlements 1 70% 80% are women and children are children under 17 years of age 57% Context The National Strategy on Myanmar Refugees and Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMN) formulated by the Government of Bangladesh highlights that about 300,000-500,000 Rohingyas 2 have crossed the border in the past and are living in Bangladesh. Following an outbreak of violence on 9 October 2016 in the Rakhine State of Myanmar, an estimated 74,000 UMN have fled to Bangladesh from Rakhine State until the influx become stable around 23 February 2017. The majority of UMN are living in the Ukhia and Upazilas of Cox s Bazar District, a bordering district of Myanmar identified as the main entry area for border crossing. (NPM) is designed to regularly and systematically capture, process and disseminate information to provide a better understanding of the movements and evolving needs of populations on the move, whether on site or en route. Similar tools and methodologies have been successfully implemented over 60 countries. The NPM baseline form, the first level NPM data collection tool collects the basic information of the site rapidly and provides a baseline for continuous site monitoring through the NPM site assessment, a second level detailed data collection tool. Please note that the assessed population is only the UMNs residing in two Upazilas of Cox s Bazar District, and does not represent the overall Rohingya population. Cox's Bazar Ukhia Myanmar Level 1: NPM Baseline Assessment (in two upazilas) Level 2: NPM Site Assessment (in two upazilas) Methodology The first level NPM tools used in this survey provide baseline information of the UMN sites including location, population, the movement trends and preliminary needs expressed by the community. The data collection was accomplished through key informant interviews, focus group discussions and observations using the NPM baseline assessment form from 21-28 March 2017. Identification of locations (Secondary Sources) Verification(Field Visit) Data Collection (NPM Tools KII, FGD, Observation) Analysis 1. This indicates that in 44 sites assessed during this round, in 2 upazilas of Cox s Bazar district, it is estimated 132, 138 individuals or 23,844 UMN s, 70% of which live in 3 main makeshift settlements. This does not account for all Rohingyas: these sites are by no means all of the locations where Rohingya are living. There are higher numbers present in Bangladesh, known to be spread over a much wider area. There sites were selected for the initial round of assessment based on indications that high numbers of Rohingya are living in those locations. Subsequent assessments will seek to expand coverage. 2. The largest Muslim group within Rakhine State self-identify under the term Rohingya, a designation that is not accepted by the majority of the ethnic Rakhine population, and is not recognized by the central Government of Myanmar as one of the 135 official nationalities in the country. In order to preserve neutrality on the issue, this group is alternatively refered to as a Muslim minority of Rakhine State. In line with the National Strategy of the Government of Bangladesh, NPM refers to unregistered members of this minority group as Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMN).
NPM Sites Assessed Jalia Deilpara 100 Inani 250 Jommapara 150 Kutupalong Haldia Panneyesia 100 Raja Ratna MD. Alir vita 125 Foliya para 1,250 Ghandung Lombaguna 410 Seiler chor 125 Hajimmapara 125 Bangladesh Kutupalong MS Md. Shafir beel 400 Balukhali MS Khali Kutupalong 9,582 Kutupalong MS 66,280 Balukhali - Pachim 180 Balukhali MS 12,992 Barmapara 100 Balukhali - Damonkhali 125 Jamtoli 80 Potibonia 100 Mucharkula 2,000 Goyalmara 275 Immamer deil 200 East palongkhali 750 N Makeshift settlement Host communities Madarbuniya 500 3,300 Shapotkhali 250 Whykong Shamlapur 5,651 Jumpara 100 Baharchhara Baggona 160 Unchingprang 100 Kanjerpara 500 Nayapara 950 # of UMN prior to 9 Oct 16 # of UMN New Arrivals Union River Shilkhali 380 Baharchora 200 Nhilla Pankhali 600 Uluchamri 200 Kilometers 0 125 250 500 Leda MS Leda 1,867 Leda MS 21,161 Chonapara 1,130 Noyapara 600 Britishpara 750 Zadimura 365 Naitongpara 300 Pallanpara 250 Paurashava 2 Alir dail 425 Sabrang
Findings Bangladesh The assessments conducted in 3 makeshift settlements and 41 host community locations estimate 132,138 Individuals or 23,844 s are living the assessed locations. The makeshift settlements host over 100,000 UMN in these 2 Upazila. The NPM estimates that 63,705 new arrivals are living in the assessed locations and 48% of them are sheltered in the 3 makeshift settlements. < 1 Year 1-5 Years 6-17 Years 18-59 Years > 59 Years Households Individuals M F M F M F M F M F M F 23,844 132,138 64,748 67,390 3,964 5,286 14,535 13,214 19,821 18,499 23,785 27,749 2,643 2,642 49% 51% 11% 10% 15% 1 18% 21% 2% 2% UMN and the host community population by Union Raja Union in Ukhia Upazila hosts over 81,000 UMN in the Kuthupalong and Balukhali makeshift settlements and host community location. The increase of the population in this Union by 139% will need increased service delivery and alternate resource identification to mitigate the sudden demand on the natural resources and services. Khuniapalong Haldia Ratna 129% Raja Jalia Khali 3 Whykong Baharchhara Nhilla 20% 58% N UMN Population by Union No UMN Reported < 2,000 2,000-12,999 13,000-25,999 > 26,000 Union boundary River/Marsh land Percentage of UMN on host XX% community population* 0.8% Paurashava 0.8% Sabrang 0.8% Kilometers 0 125 250 500 *The host community population is an estimate from 2011 census data and used for planning purpose only. 3
Bangladesh Movement dynamics It was reported that the inflow into Cox s Bazar District slowed at the end of February. The movement trend between 15 27 March 2017 indicates fluid nature of the movements while people were settling in the makeshift settlements or host communities. The makeshift settlements observed highest inflow of over 6,800 individuals compared with the 1,000 individuals into the host community locations. Around 400 people left the makeshift settlements and 370 people left host community locations. This trend indicates a potential increase of the population in the makeshift settlements most likely due to more regular services provided at the makeshift settlements. Reportedly, poor living condition and overcrowding were the reason for people leaving the makeshift settlements. Balukhali makeshift settlement records the highest number of people as it a new site and comparatively less crowded. 6000 3500 3000 5000 Out Flow 2500 Outflow 4000 In Flow 2000 Inflow 3000 1500 2000 1000 1000 500 0 Makeshift Settlements Host Communities 0 Balukhali MS Kutupalong MS Leda MS Movement of people from 15-27 March Needs and Vulnerabilities The needs in the chart below show the most urgent needs prioritized by the community and do not reflect the relative priority of the sectoral needs. The NPM site assessment tool will capture status of detailed sectoral service indicators and will elaborate more on the needs at the site. Makeshift settleents Host community locations 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 Food & Nutrition Shelter NFI Health Water Sanitation & Hygiene Education Protection & Security Livelihood Information Rehabilitation Support Assistive Device Support Psychosocial Support 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 Needs expressed by community as priority 4
Bangladesh During the NPM assessment, the enumerators collected vulnerability data to identify individuals that may require additional assistance, including pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with, unaccompanied, children separated from their s and s headed by child or elderly person. Out of the total population, about 25% of are vulnerable people and at least having one of the above vulnerabilities. The graph below provides an overview of the vulnerabilities across the locations surveyed by the site type. These figures are indicative and obtained through the NPM baseline assessment. Child headed 6% 1 18% Lactating 3 25% of 21% Child headed 8% 20% 2% 25% of 26% Lactating 38% Vulnerabilities in makeshift settlements Vulnerabilities in host community locations Continuation of NPM NPM will continue to monitor the sites identified in the Round 1 through the NPM site assessments and update the baseline established from the round 1 by expanding the coverage of the NPM study area. The site assessment shall be conducted on monthly basis to ensure the regular site monitoring site services and population movement dynamics. IOM DISCLAIMER Names and boundaries on this report do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM. IOM Bangladesh actions to keep this information as up to date and accurate as possible, but makes no claim expressed or implied on the completeness, accuracy and suitability of the information provided through this report. In no event will IOM be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect or consequential, related to the use of this report and the information provided herein. 5
Bangladesh Kuthupalong Makeshift Settlement Site Population: Estimated as of March 2017 12,108 Households 66,280 Individuals Site Location: Latitude: 21.21079 Longitude: 92.15993 Area: 436,000 M² Established: January 2007 Congestion Ratio: 7m²/Person Population influx and settlement area expansion since Oct 2016 Space Population 29% 69% Block A3 Block C2 Block C1 Registered Refugee Camp Area Block A2 Block D4 Block D4/extention Block A1 Block D3 Block D6 Block D5 Block D2 Block B3 Block B1 Block D7 Block D1 Block B2 Block E2 Block E1 Block E3 Population (9 Oct 2016) New arrivals Blocks (9 Oct 2016) Expanded blocks Key demography Vulnerabilities Needs expressed by community Male Female Less than 5Y 6-17Y More than 59Y 27% 31% 51% 49% Children headed 5% 1 s 18% 27% of Lactating 31% s 26% Food Nutrition Shelter Education Water NFI Sanitation & Hygiene Health Protection Security Livelihood Information Psychosocial Support Rehabilitation Support Assistive Device Support 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 6
Bangladesh Balukhali Makeshift Settlement Population influx and settlement area expansion since Oct 2016 Site Population: Site Location: Area: ~105,400 M² Estimated as of March 2017 Latitude: 21.191275 Established: Dec 2016 2,401 Households Longitude: 92.15883 Congestion Ratio: 8m²/Person 12,992 Individuals Space Population 100% 100% A new site set up for new arrivals Block I Block B Block H Block A2 Block E Block D Block A1 Block F Block C Block G Key demography Vulnerabilities Needs expressed by community Male Female Less than 5Y 6-17Y More than 59Y 2% 29% 30% 50% 50% Child headed s s 17% 18% 26% of Lactating 31% 2 Food & Nutrition Shelter Water Sanitation & Hygiene Education Livelihood NFI Health Psychosocial Support Protection Security Rehabilitation Support Information Assistive Device Support 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 7
Bangladesh Leda Makeshift Settlement Site Population: Estimated as of March 2017 3,213 Households 21,161 Individuals Site Location: Latitude: 21.21079 Longitude: 92.15993 Population influx and settlement area expansion since Oct 2016 Area: ~92,691 M² Established: June 2007 Space Population Congestion Ratio: 4m²/Person 10% 52% Key demography Male 48% Block F Female 52% Less than 5Y 2 6-17Y 31% Block D Block E More than 59Y 5% Block C Vulnerabilities Child headed s 2% 8% Pachimpara Block B 12% 1 20% of s 1 Lactating 47% Needs expressed by community Block A Food & Nutrition Shelter Education Protection Security NFI Water Livelihood Sanitation & Hygiene Information Health Assistive Device Support Rehabilitation Support Psychosocial Support 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 8