Niger Orders Mahamid Arab Tribe to Leave Diffa Region
Authorities in Niger have given the Mahamid Arab tribe a 60-day deadline to vacate the Diffa region, citing national security concerns.
Nigerien authorities have issued a directive requiring members of the Mahamid Arab tribe, who have resided in the Diffa region for decades, to depart within 60 days. The government in Niamey stated that this measure is necessary to protect national security.
The decision affects hundreds of families who have established their lives in the region over several generations.
In response to the directive, the Union of Arabs of Eastern Niger warned that the continuation of such policies could lead to an imminent humanitarian and security catastrophe.
The Union also addressed reports regarding nomadic groups received by Chadian officials in the Lake region, clarifying that the Mahamid community in Niger remains in their areas and that no one has left their homes.