An analysis of peace building in the Dafur conflict situation in Sudan
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2014-10
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Kampala International University.College of Law
Abstract
The research analyzed the conflict situation in Darfur region, it started that the
conflict in Darfur opposes the Government of the Sudan to at least two
organized armed groups of rebels, namely the Sudan Liberation
Movement/Army (SLM/A) and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM).the
research further examines the root courses of the durfur conflict which
include:-ecological degradation and ethnicity, marginalization of the Darfurian
by the central government of khartoum, lack of political accountability and
many more discussed here in.
The main objective of the study was to examine the strengths and weaknesses
of the law applicable to peace keeping in Darfur conflict, Sudan. It also
assessed the effectiveness of Law applicable in Darfur conflict, Sudan. The
applicability of international legal frame work in Darfur, notion of crimes
against humanity and punishments for crimes against humanity, the national
legal framework. It further analyzed the non legal issues that arise as a result
of the conflict situation and finally the research suggested possible
recommendations and conclusions that can be useful in addressing the
problem at hand.
The research the gross violations of human rights ranging from indiscriminate
attacks, including killing of civilians, torture, enforced disappearances,
destruction of villages, rape and other forms of sexual violence, pillaging and
forced displacement, throughout Darfur. These acts were conducted on a
widespread and systematic basis, and therefore may amount to crimes against
humanity. The extensive destruction and displacement have resulted in a loss
of livelihood and means of survival for countless women, men and children. In
addition to the large scale attacks, many people have been arrested and
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detained, and many have been held incommunicado for prolonged periods and
tortured.
The methodology adopted was This study employed a number of methodology
used in research this include quantitative, qualitative, questioners, descriptive,
survey design, descriptive comparative and descriptive co-relational strategies,
doctrinal and arm chair legal research however only one method was suitable
for this study was used. Descriptive/Qualitative: These types of research
methods involve describing in details specific situation using research Tools,
Descriptive/Quantitative: This type of research methods requires quantifiable
data involving numerical and statistical explanations, Quasi-Experimental,
Experimental
Description
Dissertation presented to the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Laws (LLM) in Public International Law
Keywords
Peace, Building, Dafur, Conflict s