No information on a conflict between the Koube and the Bedeyate, two subclans of the Zakhawa (or Zaghawa), could be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Africa Confidential [London]. Website.

Africa Research Bulletin [Oxford, UK].

Africa News [London]. Website.

Afrique-Tribune Website.

L'autre Afrique [Paris].

Electronic sources: Internet, IRB databases, LEXIS/NEXIS, WNC.

Jeune Afrique [Paris].

Minorities at Risk Project Website.

Le Nouvel Afrique-Asie [Paris].

Resource Centre's Country Files: Chad.