Unsustainability of Traditional Conflict Resolution in Darfur Region: Factors and Implications
This research critically examines the sustainability of traditional inter-tribal conflict resolution mechanisms in the Darfur region of western Sudan, focusing on the environmental, social, economic, and political challenges they face. Traditional methods such as Judiah and native administration hav...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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International journal of criminal justice sciences
Year: 2024, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 289-311 |
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| Summary: | This research critically examines the sustainability of traditional inter-tribal conflict resolution mechanisms in the Darfur region of western Sudan, focusing on the environmental, social, economic, and political challenges they face. Traditional methods such as Judiah and native administration have historically played a crucial role in maintaining peace and resolving conflicts. However, rapid changes in the region, including environmental degradation, changing livelihoods, population mobility, and the increasing complexity of conflicts, have significantly undermined these mechanisms. The study uses an inductive approach to analyze the impact of drought, resource scarcity, and political dynamics on the effectiveness of these traditional systems. The findings reveal that traditional methods of conflict resolution are increasingly ineffective in addressing the evolving nature of conflicts, which have become more violent and politically charged. External interventions by State and international actors have further complicated local dynamics, often marginalizing traditional leaders and mechanisms. The research concludes that traditional conflict resolution mechanisms in Darfur are no longer sustainable in their current form and calls for adapting and integrating modern approaches to better address the complex and multi-layered conflicts in the region |
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| ISSN: | 0973-5089 |
