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    Armed Conflict and Violence against Women in Mabaan County, “Upper Nile State” South Sudan
    (2024) Amina Alsir Nango Bilal
    The study sought to examine the armed conflict and violence against women in Mabaan County, Upper Nile State, and South Sudan. The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the effect of Armed conflict in sexual violence in Mabaan County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, to examine the effect of armed conflict on forced marriages in Mabaan County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan and to examine the effect of armed conflict on women abductions in Mabaan County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan. The study applied a descriptive correlation research design which was used because it brought out in-depth insight regarding the study variables. The study population involved 140 participants where 5 top managers, 2 officials from human resource department, 12 employees or staff and 121 were the remaining selected women residents were available. The study's findings revealed a Pearson Correlation Coefficient of 0.972, indicating a robust and positive relationship between armed conflict and sexual violence. The significance level of 0.00 strongly rejected the null hypothesis, suggesting a significant association between these two variables. Consequently, the adoption of the alternative hypothesis was necessitated, indicating that armed conflict indeed had a substantial and positive correlation with sexual violence. The study concludes that, a compelling association between armed conflict and increased instances of sexual violence against women. The statistical data, particularly the strong correlation coefficient and its significance, emphasized the profound impact of conflict on the prevalence of sexual violence. These findings underscore the urgent need for robust preventive measures and interventions to safeguard women against the heightened risk of sexual violence during conflict. The study recommends that there is need to improve the collection and reporting of data regarding incidents of sexual violence during armed conflicts. Accurate and comprehensive data will provide a clearer understanding of the nature and extent of these incidents, aiding in developing targeted interventions. It was recommended that there is need to develop and implement preventive programs that focus on addressing the root causes of sexual violence during conflict. And long-term reforms on the leadership aspect, especially reinforcing administrative accountability so that it can remain and contribute to the socioeconomic aspects of the country.
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    Armed Conflict and Violence against Women in Mabaan County, “Upper Nile State” South Sudan
    (2024-10) Amina Alsir Nango Bilal
    The study sought to examine the armed conflict and violence against women in Mabaan County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan. The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the effect of Armed conflict in sexual violence in Mabaan County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, to examine the effect of armed conflict on forced marriages in Mabaan County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan and to examine the effect of armed conflict on women abductions in Mabaan County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan. The study applied a descriptive correlation research design which was used because it brought out in-depth insight regarding the study variables. The study population involved 140 participants where 5 top managers, 2 officials from human resource department, 12 employees or staff and 121 were the remaining selected women residents were available. The study's findings revealed a Pearson Correlation Coefficient of 0.972, indicating a robust and positive relationship between armed conflict and sexual violence. The significance level of 0.00 strongly rejected the null hypothesis, suggesting a significant association between these two variables. Consequently, the adoption of the alternative hypothesis was necessitated, indicating that armed conflict indeed had a substantial and positive correlation with sexual violence. The study concludes that, a compelling association between armed conflict and increased instances of sexual violence against women. The statistical data, particularly the strong correlation coefficient and its significance, emphasized the profound impact of conflict on the prevalence of sexual violence. These findings underscore the urgent need for robust preventive measures and interventions to safeguard women against the heightened risk of sexual violence during conflict. The study recommends that there is need to improve the collection and reporting of data regarding incidents of sexual violence during armed conflicts. Accurate and comprehensive data will provide a clearer understanding of the nature and extent of these incidents, aiding in developing targeted interventions. It was recommended that there is need to develop and implement preventive programs that focus on addressing the root causes of sexual violence during conflict.
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    The Role of the Mass Media in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution in the Durfur Region of Western Sudan
    (Kampala International University, 2022-10) Abbas, Zakaria Hashim Altaher
    The study assessed the role mass media in peace building and conflict resolution in Dafur region, Western Sudan. the study was guided by five objectives which included: to determine the profile of the respondents in regard to age, sex, education and occupation, to investigate the strategies used by the media in reporting conflict events in the Darfur region, to analyze the role of media in reporting in Darfur, to examine the effects of the media on conflict resolution in Darfur and to evaluate the overall contribution of the media in the process of conflict resolution and peace building in Darfur region. The study used descriptive correlation research designs as the best methodology to describe the situation the way it was found in the field. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for social scientists (SPSS) where frequency distribution tables, means and percentages were the main statistical tools used. The findings of the study reveal that most the respondents were males (60%). publicity, peace, journalism and creating media mass consumption were found to be the main strategies used by the mass media in reporting the conflict events in the Dafur region. It was concluded that the media plays significant role in conflict resolution and peace building especially in disseminating information relating to conflict to all the stakeholders although the government sabotages its role in most cases,. It was concluded that the there is a strong relationship between mass media and conflict resolution and peace building. the study recommends that the government should give freedom to the media and to the people of Dafur in general.
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    East Africa Community and Conflict Resolution in North Kivu Province, Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo
    (Kampala International University, 2023-11-20) Armande, Mushagalusa M’kausi
    The study sought to examine the East Africa Community and conflict resolution in North Kivu Province, Eastern DRC. The study objectives were to; examine the effects of Free Trade Area on conflict resolution in North Kivu Province, Eastern DRC, determine the effects of Economic Union on conflict resolution in North Kivu Province, Eastern DRC and establish the effects of Common Market on conflict resolution in North Kivu Province, Eastern DRC. This study employed both qualitative and quantitative design. The study also used only qualitative approaches for making valid conclusions. Quantitative approach was experimental and general survey design examined the study topic and involved the use of questionnaires whereas qualitative approach, which was classified in two broad categories, these were; interview guides, that helped to examine the effects of East Africa Community and conflict resolution. However, the study was carried out from North Kivu Province with approximately a total population of 3,561,288 households as indicated in by National Institute of Statistics (2015). However, in this study, the researcher randomly targeted a population of 380 respondents and this involved; North Kivu Province Governor, local chiefs and traditional leaders, Authorities of EAC, Community Leaders in post-conflict region of Eastern DRC, Officials from MONUSCO and Residents in North Kivu Province, Eastern DRC. A sample size of 195 respondents was determined using Solvene’s formula. The study found out that the males were 89(57.8%) and female 65(42.2%), this implies that the number of men was higher than that of women since it was believed men were the ones mostly involved in East African Community and conflict resolution in North Kivu Province. The study concluded that dispute resolution mechanisms are key to not only an effective operation of a free trade area but to an effective investment framework. Furthermore, free trade agreements have the potential to lift environmental, labor, human rights and living standards. If designed and implemented that way, trade can indeed reduce root causes of destructive conflict. The study recommends that in a conflict situation, assumptions that human rationality is a constant should be contextualized to include the possibility that one or both parties may abandon their original claims and accept a suboptimal settlement. The study also recommended that though alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are an important avenue of settling disputes in the East Africa region, there is need for member states to adhere to the resolutions under EAC‟s Draft Protocol on Foreign policy.
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    Development aid and Post civil war reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social Science, 2022-03) Abdirizak, Ali Elmi
    The study was set assess the effect of development aid and post-civil war reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia, thus the existence of development aid is supposed to have made the country attain proper post war reconstruction mechanisms without challenges. The status situation leaves worries that the situation of the post war construction could continue to be highly challenged. The used the following specific objectives i) to identify the effect of development aid on post war social service reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia, ii) to examine the effect of development aid on post war Economic institutions reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia, and iii) to establish the effect of development aid on post war political institutions reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia. The researcher used a descriptive survey research design based on quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study targeted a population of 560 people, and with a use of Slovene's formula a sample of 233 respondents was selected to participate in the study. This study used two instruments for the collection of data;- these included questionnaire and interview Guide. The study established the Effect of development aid on post war social service reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia. Its findings indicated that there was a significant effect of post war social service reconstruction. Even though the effect Development aid on Post war social service reconstruction may have been rather weak, its significance was undisputable. More so the study established the effect of Development aid on post war Economic institutions reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia. Its findings indicated that there was a significant effect of post war Economic institutions reconstruction. Even though the effect Development aid on post war Economic institutions reconstruction may have been rather weak, its significance was undisputable. Thus qualitative results revealed that the goal is to have institutional reforms that result in formation of the same expected order or adherence to the same convention, where everyone will be better off. Clear rules of the game sets the scope for influencing altruism in the cooperation or social, economic and political interaction will be cooperative rather than conflicting”. More so the findings established that the effect of development aid on post war political institutions reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia. Its findings indicated that there was a significant effect of post war political institutions reconstruction. From the study findings the researcher concluded that Development aid had a significant effect on post war social service reconstruction in Mogadishu Somalia. The study conclude that post-war reconstruction needs to focus more on rebuilding infrastructure than on reconstructing institutions and strengthen the social fabric of the society. Secondly the study concludes that Development aid were rarely prevailing towards post war Economic institutions reconstruction, however the study concludes that aid disbursed after attainment of peace is effective in reducing physical miseries such as infant mortality, and this may have favorable long-term effects on Economic growth. From the research findings and conclusions made the researcher recommends that there is need for the donors to consider supporting comprehensive programs to assess the impact of war on children, to train teachers and parents to recognize the symptoms of stress, anxiety, trauma and depression in the most vulnerable.