Iriba

Iriba (Arabic: هريبا) is a small town in the Wadi Fira Region of the African country of Chad. It is part of the Kobé Department and has its own local government and court. The town is also served by the Iriba Airport.

Iriba has a desert climate with two main seasons: dry and rainy. During the rainy season, there is a lot of rainfall, but it quickly disappears into seasonal rivers called "Wadi". Winters from December to February can be cold, while summers are very hot and dry, often causing water shortages.

The people of Iriba are mainly from the Zaghawa ethnic group, living on both sides of the border with Sudan. They speak the Zaghawa language, which is a Nilo-Saharan language. The official languages in the area are Arabic and French, and the community has traditional leaders led by the Sultan of Zaghawa.

In 2004, many refugees came from the Darfur area to Iriba. These refugees, mostly from the same Zaghawa ethnic group, live in three large camps. International groups like UNHCR and WFP, along with many other organizations, work to support and protect these refugees.