Arab Maḥāmid tribes may be moving to Chad
The article reveals the efforts of Nigerien authorities to repatriate individuals from the Arab community known as the Mahamid from the Difa region back to their original country, Chad. These measures are part of security and administrative procedures related to verifying identities and withdrawing documents. This comes amid tensions over pastoral and agricultural resources, as well as incidents linked to the spread of conflicts in the area. No official statements or figures regarding the number of affected individuals have been released so far. Historically, Niger carried out widespread deportations in 2006 against the Arabs of Difa on the grounds that they lacked citizenship, resulting in the deaths and forced displacement of thousands. Arabs in Niger make up less than 1.5% of the population; they are primarily descended from the Mahamid tribes and those from Chad. Some are involved in regional conflicts, especially in the context of military support for armed groups. Additionally, Niger’s current President, Mohamed Bazoum, is an Arab from Difa, and he has faced accusations related to external military activities and his stance on regional disputes.
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