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Efforts to reach peace in Libya continue amidst persisting political instability and a deteriorating security situation. Fighting amongst militias continues throughout the country, causing heavy casualties. The UN Mission in Libya continues to document violence and threats by armed groups against civilians attempting to return to their homes.

According to the latest Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM Round 9, March 2017), there are 256,615 internally displaced people (IDPs), 227,866 returnees, and 351,382 migrants in Libya. According to IOM, the number of IDPs identified across the country decreased, with an increase in returnees returning to Sirt. 96 percent of IDPs initially left their homes due to threat or fear of general conflict and armed group presence. Across nearly all municipalities one of the main reported issues affecting IDPs and returnees a like was the increase of food prices.

According to IOM, the main drivers of displacement for IDPs continue to be threat or fear from general conflict and armed group presence (reported for 91 percent of the IDP population).

Civilians in Libya continue to suffer as a result of conflict, insecurity, political instability and a collapsing economy. According to the 2017 Humanitarian Response Plan, 1.3 million people are in need of emergency humanitarian assistance.

Originally posted here:
Libya Situation Report #13, 8 June 2017 - ReliefWeb