The Indigenous Knowledge of Conflict Resolution Mechanisms: In Ethiopia: Case Study of Rayan Oromos

Customary conflict resolution mechanisms otherwise management systems are important traditional instruments to ensure peace, order and security and thereby maintain stability in the country in general and in the concerned society in particular. Above all systems of customary conflict management have their own established customary tribunals which have a good potential to reduce delay of justice, as "Justice delayed is justice denied." As they are more accessible to members of the concerned society and less costly, the members of such society frequently opt to use these traditional systems of conflict management. Besides, customary conflict management help to avoid the sentiment of revenge between the disputing parties and among their close relatives. However, such kinds of system of conflict management by themselves have their own weaknesses (disadvantages) and create a negative influence up on certain members of the society and sometimes contradict with modern laws.