Latest updates on country situation
12 March 2024
A recent influx of Malian refugees to Hodh Chargui region in eastern Mauritania is contributing to straining local sources and increasing food insecurity levels. The escalating conflict and insecurity in Mali have driven over 14,000 people to seek refuge in January alone. In Hodh Chargui, there were 104,600 registered Malian refugees, with more than 95,800 refugees staying in Mbera camp as at 31 January. One-third of the new arrivals are dependent on charity from the host population to cover needs such as food and water, while others have brought their livestock with them and depend on income from daily work. Food needs across the region are likely to increase because of the pressure on local sources following the arrival of refugees. Below-average rainfall in 2023 has also reduced the availability of food and contributed to rising prices in markets.
(FEWS NET 29/02/2024, UNHCR 27/02/2024)
current crises
in
Mauritania
These crises have been identified through the INFORM Severity Index, a tool for measuring and comparing the severity of humanitarian crises globally.
MRT002 - Malian refugees
Last updated 29/02/2024
Drivers
Displacement
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
1.7 Low
Access constraints
1.0
MRT003 - Food security
Last updated 29/02/2024
Drivers
Drought
Floods
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
2.7 Medium
Access constraints
1.0