Journal of Data Mining in Genomics & Proteomics

Abstract

Indigenous Conflict Resolution Mechanism among Wollega Oromo: The Case of Jaarsummaa in East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia

Tizazu Obsa Likasa*

The study was conducted to illustrate indigenous knowledge of conflict resolution mechanism among Oromo nation of East Wollega zone with particular emphasis on Jaarsummaa conflict resolution mechanism. The study explores indigenous knowledge of conflict resolution mechanism and their roles in restoring and harmonizing the previously broken relationships among the community due to conflict come up with social interaction. To realize its intended objectives, the study employed qualitative research approach. Relevant data for this study were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Interview, focus group discussion and non-participant observation were utilized for collecting primary data depending on the objectives of the study. The data obtained from both primary and secondary sources were organized thematically and analyzed qualitatively. The findings of this study reveal that Jaarsummaa conflict resolution mechanism of indigenous mechanisms among the study community was the preferable measurement to solve problems between the communities before arriving on legal court. Jaarsummaa as indigenous institutions of conflict resolution are functional in conflicts which involve within the communities. The study reveals that, despite the changes in the contents and variations throughout the Oromo land, these indigenous institutions of conflict resolution are still functional in Wollega Oromo more than formal legal system. Lastly, the findings of this study verified that conflicts arise from different sources in Wollega Oromo community are a collective concern of the community. As recommendation transferring this indigenous system of solving conflict is the best method to overcome problem existed due to conflict rise between societies in case of current political problem in our country.

Published Date: 2023-06-30; Received Date: 2020-07-27