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    INDIGENOUS CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN ACTION IN THE CASE OF SHADGER: ASSESSING THE ENDEGAGN ETHNIC GROUP IN DINKULA TOWN, GURAGE ZONE CENTRAL ETHIOPIA
    (Mekelle University, 2024-09-21) Desalegn Desta
    This research assesses indigenous conflict resolution in Gurage ethnic groups. The study utilized primary sources of data such as key informants and secondary sources like books and journals/newspapers. The aim of the study is to identify the role of indigenous conflict resolution and examine the practice of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms. The results show that indigenous conflict resolution in Gurage is carried out by elders, religious figures, family leaders, and neighborhood leaders. These are Baliq, Astaraqi, Tanakao, Qalkidan, Asefer baliq, Lemoshadger, Haymanot aboy and SHadger. When conflicts escalate and intensify, these individuals are responsible for settling disputes. Indigenous conflict resolution aims to resolve conflict, reduce tension, and rebuild social relationships in cases involving boundaries, grazing land, property theft, and family land distribution conflicts. The advantage of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms is that they foster feelings of solidarity and discourage seeking revenge for group offenses. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends that indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms be passed down orally from generation to generation and that communities and governments need institutionalize these mechanisms for children.