The security situation in Mali has severely affected border areas in Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea, with 97% of assessed localities in Tombouctou and 73% in Ségou experiencing significant shocks. Extreme conditions, including violence and flooding, have resulted in considerable displacement, particularly noted in Ségou where over 50% of some local populations have fled.
The deteriorating security climate in Mali significantly impacts its border regions, specifically in Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea, as highlighted in a recent report by REACH. Between July and October 2024, a staggering 97% of localities in Tombouctou and 73% in Ségou experienced various adverse effects, including security-related shocks. Notably, the Goundam and Gourma-Rharous circles in Tombouctou reported complete repercussions, with every surveyed locality affected.
Additionally, the Niafunké circle, bordering Mauritania, indicated that 97% of its localities were similarly impacted. Disasters such as flooding were prevalent, affecting 72% of localities in Tombouctou and 62% in Ségou, while sharp increases in market prices disrupted 58% and 43% of localities in these regions.
The report also denoted that, during this timeframe, approximately 34% of assessed localities in Tombouctou and 23% in Ségou saw people compelled to flee or abandon their homes. Most displacements remained local, with no more than 25% of a locality’s population typically affected. However, in 24% of Ségou localities reporting population changes, over 50% of the resident population had fled, underscoring the gravity of the security situation.
The prevailing security concerns in Mali pose a significant threat to the stability of its border areas with Mauritania, Senegal, and Guinea. The data indicates widespread impact, as localities suffer from violence, flooding, and economic uncertainty. The displacement of communities, particularly in the Ségou region, calls for urgent humanitarian attention to address the needs of the affected populations and mitigate further deterioration of conditions.
Original Source: www.unocha.org
