Chad launches national forum on traditional authority
Traditional leaders from 23 provinces gathered in Mongo to address conflict causes and promote peace.
Chad's national forum for traditional authorities opened on October 29 in Mongo, Guera province. Vice-Premier Minister Limane Mahamat, representing the head of state, launched the three-day event. The forum aims to identify conflict causes and propose solutions for crisis management and peaceful coexistence.
Traditional leaders from all 23 provinces are discussing the roots of clashes, including farmer-herder, intercommunal, and land disputes. These conflicts have caused loss of life, division, and social fragmentation. The leaders will formulate recommendations to curb ongoing violence.
The president of the High Council of Traditional Chiefdoms, Tamitah Djidingar, emphasized the role of traditional authority in uniting communities. He stated that chiefs must protect all under their jurisdiction without discrimination and act to de-escalate tensions and preserve human life.
Why it mattersTraditional leaders are meeting to address conflicts that affect communities across Chad.