Ok so from this chapter, its clear to me the parrallels. The Sinchar represents the Ottoman empire, complete with soldiers looking like Janissaries while the various beastmen tribes represents the various Arab tribes living under the empire and we are about to have an Arab revolt, interestingly French supported with the involvement of Dhala.
I feel like this arc is going to be a story of balancing interest, since clearly the chief is in a bind with Dhala providing support for the revolt and there will be a clear incentive to do so from all sides, so its a matter of ensuring that they keep their influence at bay while still accepting their help