SOCIAL JUSTICE, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE-BUILDING CASE STUDY :( BLUE NILE AREA- BAU 1985-2015)

Abstract

The Study shed light on the opportunities and possibilities aim to sustain social justice and diminish the suffering and grievances of effected people of Bau Locality (the Ingassana people). The analytical, historical descriptive methodology were used in the analysis as well as tools such as questionnaires and interviews to collect the information and data. The objective behind the study is to investigate the current social justice and relations between the war-affected communities. Also it aims to assess the programs that used to support post-conflict process of peace-building. Finally to review the projects seek to mitigate the impact of displacement phenomenon. In case of Blue Nile Area in particularly Bau Locality, the conflict zone, different Hypotheses set out such as the limited programs attributed to social integration, no equal opportunities, narrow of space for social peace and human development, lastly negligence and disinterest of the conflict parties to solve the roots of the problem in the area. The study resulted in; - the war-affected people of Ingassana are at risk due to the new norms of life. Long term projects are the suitable to solve the IDPs of Ingassana around the cities. The eruption of the last conflict terminated the low process of peace. The political agenda and lack of trust are behind vanishing of Popular Consultation. The study assured the threats of co-existence of the IDPs and the refugees of Ingassana in Bau Locality when they repatriate back home. Lastly, the research recommends paving the way for peace and development should be through legitimate initiatives. Draw Plans and executing genuine projects beside the participation of indigenous people.