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Title: | The reintegrating role that can be played by a traditional conflict-resolving mechanism in the eastern Hararghe zone of Oromiya regional state, Ethiopia |
Author: | Angessa, Nigusie |
Year: | 2013 |
Periodical: | African Journal on Conflict Resolution (ISSN 1562-6997) |
Volume: | 13 |
Issue: | 1 |
Pages: | 11-35 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Ethiopia |
Subjects: | clan conflicts family conflict conflict resolution |
External link: | https://www.accord.org.za/ajcr-issues/%ef%bf%bcthe-reintegrating-role-that-can-be-played-by-a-traditional-conflict-resolving-mechanism-in-the-eastern-hararghe-zone-of-oromiya-regional-state-ethiopia/ |
Abstract: | This article presents qualitative data on the reintegrating role that can be played by a traditional conflict-resolving mechanism in the eastern Hararghe zone of Oromiya regional state, Ethiopia. The study was conducted in one of the districts of the eastern Hararghe zone where resource-based inter- and intragroup conflicts are widely observed. The data used in the study were generated from one-on-one interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis during fieldwork in the selected district. The study revealed that conflicts in the research area emanate from stiff competition among parties over scarce resources. Individuals' avaricious behaviour, dilemmas, and uncertainty over their subjective and objective interests create competing goals, polarised groups and tensions, which in turn lead the parties to conflict. The conflicts become complex and cyclical due to unaddressed animosity, fear, frustration, and anger developed among parties in conflict. The study indicated that in spite of its declining power and sphere of influence, a community-based traditional conflict resolution mechanism called 'Gumaa' plays a large role in constructively resolving the inter- and intragroup conflicts and reintegrating the conflicting parties - revitalising the socio-psychological factors which contribute to peace. Bibliogr., notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract] |