The Risk of Return

Repatriating the Displaced in the Context of Conflict in Eastern Chad

I. Maps

Eastern Chad

Cantons and Sous-Préfectures of Dar Sila

II. Glossaries

Terms

Ethnic Groups

Chadian Rebel Groups

III. Summary

IV. Recommendations

To the Government of Chad

To MINURCAT

To the Special Representative of the Secretary General

To the United Nations Security Council

To the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid

To the European Union

To Non-Governmental Organizations

V. Methodology

VI. Background

Factional Politics in Chad

La Guerre Ethnique” in Dar Sila, 2005 to 2007

The UN Mission in Chad

Nature and Scope of Internal Displacement

VII. Failure to Protect the Internally Displaced

The Chadian Government

The United Nations Mission in Chad

VIII. Nature and Scope of Returns

IX. Risks and Obstacles to Return

Instability Related to Paramilitary Activity

Lack of Information about Security Conditions in Areas of Origin

Threats and Attacks against Returnees

Absence of Traditional Protection Mechanisms

Inequitable Distribution of Humanitarian Aid

Attacks on Humanitarians and Restricted Humanitarian Access

Unresolved Issues Related to Land Tenure

Land Occupation