In Iraq thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as the militant group Islamic State (IS) advances.

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Iraq is experiencing ongoing displacement as the militant group Islamic State (IS) advances. Around 200,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are living in formal camps and over 100,000 IDPs living in informal sites throughout the country. From the initial displacement of 3 million persons from 2014 onwards, mass returns to areas of origin have occurred. However, there still remains a significant need to support those still displaced with humanitarian assistance