Mali’s peace networks: the role of Islamic religious leaders in conflict resolution

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-418
Author(s):  
Thomas Hinkel ◽  
Bakary Fouraba Traore
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Religious Leaders

scholarly journals The Role of Religious Leaders Amid Conflict of Public Resistance to Industrial Activities in Gresik

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 306-336
Author(s):  
Mohamad Anas ◽  
Prisca Kiki Wulandari ◽  
Destriana Saraswati ◽  
Diah Febri Utami
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Negotiation Model ◽  
Intervention Method ◽  
Resolution Model ◽  
Public Leaders ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Collection Methods

The research constitutes an analysis on the conflict between community in Ujungpangkah, Gresik, East Java and a gas company, PT Aramada Hess (now PGN Saka Energy Indonesia). The research aims at finding a conflict resolution model that is distinctive, appropriate, and successful. To support the qualitative research, data collection methods use purposive sampling, participatory observation techniques, in-depth interviews and document reviews.  The collected data are analysed with the theory of mapping C.R. SIPPABIO. The theory under which the researcher applying to understand the role of Ujungpangkah religious leaders in resolving conflicts between the community and PGN Saka Energy Indonesia. As a result, it is found that: 1) public leaders are derived from various groups (fishermen, fishpond entrepreneurs and Islamic boarding school leaders) who positively resolve the conflict; 2) the intervention method is used as conflict resolution with a negotiation model; 3) Ujungpangkah religious leaders become social cohesion in this open conflict.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF STRUCTURAL ENGAGEMENT IN INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE: IN THE CASE OF THE INTER-RELIGIOUS CONFLICT IN GPDI SEMANU, GUNUNGKIDUL

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-171
Author(s):  
Perdana Aysha Puteri
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Religious Conflict ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Resolution Process ◽  
Religious Dialogue

The case of expulsion of a pastor at Semanu Gunungkidul GPdI church was resolved through mediation by the regional assistant. The conflict was triggered by the issue of Christianization by the pastor of GPdI Semanu. Today the conflict has ended, but it still leaves prejudice among religious leaders and structural officials in the area. The main data were interviews with those who directly involved in conflict and in efforts to resolve it. They were Muslim and Christian religious leaders, FKUB, sections of local government that were directly dealt with  conflict, local communities, and community organizations accompanying the conflict resolution process. The Indonesian government was one of the important factors in the process of conflict and its resolution. The recent research on interfaith conflict and dialogue emphasized the role and influence of grassroots communities.                                                                

scholarly journals Peace Building and Conflict Transformation in Nigeria: The Role of De Norsemen Kclub Incorporated in an Environmentally Challenged Society, 1982-2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-118
Author(s):  
Solomon Amiara Amiara ◽  
Peace Udoamaka Odii ◽  
Obiora I. Nwobi
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
Peace Building ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
Resolution Strategies

This paper examined the role of De Norsemen Kclub Incorporated in peace building and conflict transformation in an environmentally challenged society like Nigeria. Over the years, environmental crisis has become a re-occurring decimal that threatens the sovereignty of Nigeria with the civil societies, religious leaders and nongovernmental organisations seeking to proffer solutions. However, arguments have raged on whether or not De Norsemen has the capacity to ensure peace and resolve conflict in a volatile country like Nigeria. Some are of the opinion that De Norsemen Kclub lacks the legitimate powers to maintain peace because of their inclination to school cult gangs and therefore, they should be proscribed. Other side of the argument opines that De Norsemen Kclub Incorporated are legitimate organization registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission whose motto is “service to humanity” and since conflict is a threat to human security, they therefore have the powers to advocate for peace. Against this background, this paper argued that peace building and conflict transformation are concepts in conflict resolution strategies that are often taken to ensure that conflicts in the society are deescalated and reduced to the barest minimal. The position of the paper is that De Norsemen Kclub is not associated with any form of cultism, they operate under the sovereign constitution of Nigeria and has right like other nongovernmental organisations to make peace and resolve conflict in Nigeria. Key Words: Peace building, conflict transformation, De Norsemen, environment, society

The Role of Religion and Religious Leaders in Marital Conflict Resolution: A Perspective of Congolese Migrants’ Families Living in Durban, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-419
Author(s):  
Beatrice Umubyeyi ◽  
Oliver Mtapuri ◽  
Maheshvari Naidu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Church Leaders ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Family Structures ◽  
Role Of Religion

The central aim of this study is to explore and examine the role of religion and religious leaders in marital conflict resolution through perspective of Congolese migrants’ families living in Durban, South Africa. In order to achieve the objectives qualitative study, employing an interpretive approach was used in data collection. The finding from this study revealed that religion and religious leaders play a very critical role in marital conflict resolution among Congolese migrant families living in Durban. While marital conflict resolution is settled through extended family structures headed by the head of the family in the country of origin, church leadership has replaced this in the host country. It was apparent that when people are in a foreign country they try to find people whom they can rely on, trust, and seek advice during difficult times such as in times of economic difficulties and family conflicts. The findings shown that church leaders and church counselors were seen as most trusted persons who can give lasting solution to marital conflict. Not only are they able to provide advice, but according to these participants, they also offer counseling and follow-up on progress of marital and relationship. The study has also shown that mediation and communication was identified as the major approaches used by these church leaders and church counselors to resolve marital conflict.

The role of civil society groups in conflict resolution in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-81
Author(s):  
Surajudeen Mudasiru ◽  
Abdul-Wasi Moshood
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Civil Society

The Role of Mobile Phone Technology in Resolving Communal Conflicts in Mandera County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ibrahim Eymoi ◽  
Patrick Mbataru
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Mobile Phone Technology ◽  
Message Service

The unprecedented global adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) is rapidly changing the way people are communicating in solving problems. For several years now, the role of ICTs has become important in the way people construct their relationships in conflict resolution. Yet little is known on the dynamism of this interaction. It is not clear how mobile technology has contributed toward conflict resolution, and this study will contribute to the knowledge on the role of mobile telephones in conflict resolution. The purpose of this study was to explore how the mobile phone technology contributed in resolving communal conflicts in Mandera County, Kenya. This study was guided by three theories: conflict transformation theory, diffusion of innovations theory and social representation theory. The conflict Tansformation Theory is adopted as the main theory of analysis.  The main idea of this theory is transforming negative conflict into constructive conflict, deals with structural, behavioural and attitudinal aspects of conflict. This study adopted a descriptive survey. The population for this study consisted of 301 employees in ICT and security department where stakeholders in technology and security sectors and the public. Primary and secondary  data was analysed according to the objectives. Primary data was derived from questionnaires formulated to target employees in ICT and security department. The data analysis included qualitative and quantitative techniques.  Qualitative data was summarized and categorized according to common themes and was presented using frequency distribution tables, graphs and charts. Content analysis was used mostly to arrive at inferences through a systematic and objective identification of the specific messages. The quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results confirmed that short message service, social media plateform, instant messaging applications, and video conferencing play a role in resolving communal conflicts in Mandera County. The study concludes that Short Message Service, Social Media Platforms and Instant Messaging Applications can be used conflict such as communal conflicts. Video Conferencing can be used to solve conflict such as relationship conflict, arises from differences in personality, style, matters of taste, and even conflict style as well as conflict in the workplace like task conflict. County government of Mandera must come up with ways of incorporating mobile phone technologies such as Short Message Service, Social Media Platforms, Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing on matters conflict resolution. The study recommends that the County Government of Mandera in collaboration with the National Government need to come up with agencies to regulate the use of social media as a medium to communicate in times of conflict since they are sometimes prone to misuse.

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