Sarh municipality begins evicting families from public land

The Sarh municipality in Chad launched a large scale operation on October 29, 2026, to reclaim public land occupied without authorization.

The local government initiated this move to enforce a decree issued in July 2026. The operation affects more than fifteen families living near the local airfield. Many of these residents built homes and started gardening projects on the land over several years.

While some residents have already moved to rental housing in other neighborhoods, others remain on the plots and face uncertainty about their relocation. Deputy Mayor Djimasra Madjadina stated that the decision applies to all targeted occupants and asked them to cooperate with the teams managing the operation. Some residents previously vacated land belonging to the Moyen-Chari Infrastructure services following orders from military and administrative authorities.

The municipality aims to reclaim these spaces for public use, though the lack of housing options for the remaining families remains a challenge.