Mar Nyuot, Simon Reat (2021) Cultural Reconciliation: An Assessment of Its Relevance in the South Sudan Crisis. Masters thesis, Hekima University College.
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Abstract
Using this analytical research study, South Sudan is confronted with huge challenges including; political, economic, social and cultural instabilities which have taken toll on people’s standard of living, despite several peace agreements signed by the government and opposition to end hostilities and promote long-lasting peace in the country. Therefore, this study sought to establish the relevance of cultural reconciliation as a means of promoting peace in South Sudan. It has guided by the suggested research objectives as follows; to explore major forms of cultural reconciliation used among the Nuer and the Dinka communities of South Sudan, to find out the effectiveness of cultural reconciliation as a mechanism of promoting peace among the Nuer and the Dinka communities of South Sudan, to determine ways of enhancing cultural reconciliation as a mechanism of promoting peace among the Nuer and the Dinka communities of South Sudan, and to examine the challenges hindering Reconciliation between the two communities (the Nuer and the Dinka). The study anchored by Jean Phinney’s ethnic identity theory. Furthermore, the study adopted cross-sectional descriptive design and targeted members of the Nuer and the Dinka communities living in Nairobi City County. Data was collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages and presented in form of graphs and tables. The study established that power struggle between the Nuer and the Dinka communities was the major source of conflict in South Sudan as well as fight over limited resources. Besides, the study revealed that traditional method of conflict resolution, intermarriages and intercommunity activities including sports, drama and music were the leading form of cultural reconciliation among the Nuer and the Dinka communities respectively. More importantly, the study established or concluded that cultural reconciliation was an effective tool of promoting peace by creating space for dialogue and fostering new identity formation thus enhancing cross-culture fluency. At the same time, cultural reconciliation events such as music festivals, documentary films and art exhibitions helped to create awareness about peace and harmony while cultural events such as music, art or drama or traditional gatherings were used to show sympathy and concern to those affected by conflict. Moreover, the study established that the biggest hindrance to peace and reconciliation among the Nuer and the Dinka communities of South Sudan is interference from warlords, commanders and politicians. The study recommended that peace makers in South Sudan should incorporate the aspect of cultural reconciliation in peace efforts as a way of bridging beliefs and practices that often fuel animosity thereby resulting in conflict.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | J Political Science > JX International law J Political Science > JZ International relations |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Geoffrey Obatsa |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Jan 2021 06:08 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Jan 2021 06:08 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/9625 |
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