Key Findings
Anticipated scope and scale
Most new IDPs are in host communities, putting further pressure on already stressed households.
It is unclear if more displacement is likely. Some IDPs have returned home, but more displacement could occur if the planned signature of the peace agreement (20 June) is delayed and fighting resumes.
Priorities for humanitarian intervention
Shelter and NFIs: IDPs are in need of waterproofs tents or local materials for shelter construction and of NFI
Food: Most IDPs are surviving thanks to aid from neighbours, who are themselves usually very poor. The IDPs are in urgent need of food assistance.
Protection: the number of attacks on villages has multiplied since May.
Humanitarian constraints
Deterioration of the security situation and hostilities continue to hamper humanitarian access in the north of Mali. At least 14 humanitarian organisations had to temporarily suspend activities or relocate staff between February and April 2015.
