The Beni Amer are a tribe of pastoralists who inhabit the eastern Sudan. They are divided into several sub-tribes, each with its own chief. The Beni Amer are known for their horsemanship and their skill in warfare. They are also skilled in the art of weaving, and their carpets are highly prized. The Beni Amer are a proud and independent people, and they have a long history of resistance to foreign rule.