Inter-Ethnic Conflict in Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Regional State: The Case of Hadiya and Halaba Ethnic Groups in Misrak Badawacho Woreda in Hadiya Zone

Gebriel, Daniel (2015) Inter-Ethnic Conflict in Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Regional State: The Case of Hadiya and Halaba Ethnic Groups in Misrak Badawacho Woreda in Hadiya Zone. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

Inter ethnic conflict is one of the serious challenge in any multi ethnic federations like Ethiopia. Conflicts have a negative effect on socio-economic and political life of a community. Hence, the conflict between Hadiya-Halaba is a typical example. This study deals with the inter- ethnic conflict between Hadiya and Halaba ethnic groups that live together in Misrak Badawacho Woreda in Hadiya Zone in South Regional State. The main aim of this thesis is to examine the root causes, aggravating actors, effects of this conflict and conflict resolution mechanisms in the study area. For the purpose of this study the research methodology was designed the qualitative one. For the primary data the key informants were selected by using judgmental/purposive sampling technique. It enhanced best information to achieve the objective of this thesis. Through semi-structured guideline questions in-depth interviews, two Focus group discussions from each ethnic group and from field observation the primary data were collected. The secondary sources were also used from written documents, books, and internet sources. The study revealed that the root causes of this conflict are Halaba ethnic group who are living together with Hadiya in study area request demarcation to separate from Hadiya of Misrak Badawacho Woreda. Their main interest is to include into Halaba Special Woreda for exercises self-administration. Whereas Hadiya group strongly opposed against incorporating with Halaba special Woreda and to maintain their traditional territory integrity and claiming as their possession. The other one was the competition between the two groups on arable land for personal cultivation. In addition to these, isolation of Halaba from power sharing in administrative structures, the use of languages on service delivery and primary education and lack of sufficient public services are become causes for the recurrent conflict between the two ethnic groups in the study area. The involvement of internal and external actors aggravated the conflict. Human and material costs, breakdown of law and order in the area were some effects of this conflict. Regarding to conflict management by the effort of Regional and local governments used different modern conflict resolution mechanisms incorporating traditional resolution method the conflict was resolved through peace conference. Therefore, the study argues that inter ethnic tensions are prevalent in a new federal system that attributed to lack of skilled managing in lower level of government structures. However, the FDRE constitution guaranteed the rights of Nations, Nationalities and peoples. Besides, the FDRE government established all conflict managing institutions like HoF and MoFA. Moreover, Regional and local governments manage conflicts through joint or intergovernmental collaborative mechanisms. Therefore, the system of federalism offered a means to manage and transform conflict among the diverse ethnic groups and grant the self-rule. Finally, consider to this conflict the possible solutions underlined recommendation. Regional and local governments should provide better public services, training lower level of administrative structures about the federal setup, advancing good governance, implement the development strategies in the conflict area and others.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Emmanuel Ndorimana
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2018 09:47
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2018 09:47
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/4360

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