OGATI, INDEGNIOUS CONFLICT RESOLUTION MECHANISM OF HALABA COMMUNITY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTES

Abstract

The major goal of this study was to assess the challenges and the prospects of the Ogate indigenous conflict resolution mechanism in south nation nationalities and people regional state in case of Halaba community in Halaba zone. To archive this goal, an attempt was made to collect to data in the study area by using different mechanisms .qualitative research methodology was employed in the study for its appropriateness to assess the challenges and prospects of Ogate traditional conflict resolution mechanism in the study area and data was collected through the use of In-depth interview and focus group discussion. The result obtained from the study suggest that the conflict in Halaba, as in where else may vary from trivial interpersonal disagreement to the serious disputes which might lead to homicide. The most common conflict issues in Halaba communities are high growth of population, religious difference, lack of security, land grazing, farm land boarder, marriage disputes, and ethnic antagonism. therefore, to sum up the actor of traditional conflict resolution mechanism of Halaba plays role in the resolution of conflict between neighboring community or two parties and each level of actors decide clear and fair decision on the issues and finally punish the wrong doing one