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    The Role of Traditional Conflict Resolution Mechanism to ensure peace making and stability. The Case of Wash Zigba Sera, Enor Ener Woreda in Gurage Zone.
    (WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2022-06) Berhanu Girma
    Conflict is inevitable. Different societies handle it in various traditional and modern ways. Gurage people in general and Enor Ener Gurage in particular have their own traditional law that maintain peace and prevent conflict. Thus the aim of this study is the role of Wash Zigba Sera, a traditional conflict resolution mechanism in peace making and stability in Enor Ener Woreda. The study also investigates the causes of conflict among Enor Ener Woreda. To achieve the above objectivesqualitative study appoarch and Descriptive design is used. Primary data were collected from different informants in Enor Ener Woreda by employing such qualitative data collection techniques as an interview, focus group discussions and observation. A total number of 34 informants and discussants were participated in the study. The finding of this research reveals that the traditional conflict resolution mechanism is one of conflict resolving instrument in the study area. Accordingly, the causes of conflict among Enor Ener Woreda can broadly be classified into social and economic domains. Social instability and quarrel are among the causes of the conflict that result life losses. Conflicts of all type mostly resolved through traditional ways. The cases are traditionally adjudicated by elders in accordance with the traditional law called Kitcha/Sera. The elder’s council takes place under Zigba/yellow wood/ tree /Wash. As the homicide conflict case resolved through the customary way, the process can be seen in three phases. The first phase is Hetrat/cease fire where the conflicting parties are protected from further destruction. In the second stage litigation takes place among the disputant parties then verdict shall be given as to the type of murder (intentional or unintentional). Then, the reconciliation process takes place and a befitting compensation corresponding to the type of murder shall be given to the victim family’s .They make different ritual performances in order to clean from the crime. With heart full forgiveness both parties will avoid revenge and can live ahead peacefully. Having performed the ritual ceremony, parties can socialize each other.
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    THE ROLE OF MULTI-STAKEHOLDERS IN RESOLVING MESKAN and MAREKO ETHNIC CONFLICT IN CASE GURAGE ZONE OF SNNPRS ETHIOPIA
    (WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2023-12) ABAYNEH ARGAYE TUJI
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of these multi-stakeholders in resolving Meskan and Mareko ethnic conflict. Methodologically, the researcher used qualitative research approach with descriptive research design. Predominantly the study was conducted based on primary sources of data; however secondary sources of data were also used. The tools used to collect data were; interview, focus group discussion (FGD) and document analysis. Purposive sampling was also used to select the participants for the interview and FGD. The data collected using different data collection instruments were organized in to five themes and analyzed in accordance with the research questions and objectives of the study. Based on the finding of this study, many lives and properties were destroyed in the conflict between Mareko and Meskan communities. For this reasons, various parties participated in order to stop the conflict and bring the society to peace. Among the parties involved in resolving the conflict are the government bodies, custom conflict resolution systems and religious leaders. In sum, the study explored the role of these bodies (the local government, the customary conflict resolution system and religious institutions) as well as their mutual integration in solving the conflict and examines the challenges that embedded the conflict from being resolved. Although the conflict was resolved with the help of these bodies, especially the customary conflict resolution system, but ethnic group's (Mareko) side says government did not respond to the legal decision. Despite the concerns the main conclusion of this study is that the conflict between the two ethnic groups has been resolved, and community solidarity has enabled mutual relations to continue. Finally, this study indicates that to prevent similar ethnic conflict in the locality the ruling parties should be cautious and consider legal basis when demarcating the border between the two Woredas/communities. Furthermore when conflict occurs, it should be resolved through established legal basis and customary conflict resolution mechanisms by avoiding any politically affiliated intervention.