Forced migration has become commonplace in the international political landscape. In 2015,
60 million people were displaced by violence, more than ever before recorded (UNHCR,
2015). While we know that violence leads to displacement, we know little about return migration
after conflict – who comes back and where they settle. This article seeks to engage and
supplement the literature on return migration after conflict, advocating for a broader understanding
of the security choices made by displaced people. Emphasized here is the importance
of a local understanding of safety and the role played by enclave communities in providing a
secure context in which people can enjoy the society of their co-ethnics.