Human Security Implications of Oromo-Somali Conflict Induced Displacement in Ethiopia: The Case of Burayu Town
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2020-01
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Addis Ababa University,
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This study is focused on the human security implications of Oromo-Somali conflict induced
displacement (CID) on human security in Ethiopia particularly who are relocated to Burayu
Town. To achieve the objective a qualitative descriptive research design was implemented. The
primary source of data was collected through key informants and in-depth interviews. Key
informants were purposively selected from different governmental organizations whereas in depth interviewees were selected from internally displaced persons (IDPs) based on snowball
sampling technique. The finding of the study shows that lack of quick response to demarcate the
boundary between the two regions as per the 2004 referendum, rent-seeking and contraband,
and failure to deploy security forces timely as the causes of displacement. Instrumentalism and
primordialism were also initiated the displacement under the shade of ethnic federation. The
study also revealed that Conflict induced displacement negatively affected human security,
means of livelihood and properties of Melka Gefersa Kebele IDPs. As the result, they are
suffering from food, water, health insecurities and psychological inferiority complex. Inadequate
housing and lack of social services nearby relocation site are among the major factors that have
negatively affected security of Melka Gefersa Kebele IDPs. The rehabilitation mechanism of
IDPs is also just like lifesaving since it is short term based both in food and nonfood assistance.
Furthermore, Melka Gefersa households IDPs are challenged to borrow money from micro financial institutions in rehabilitating their life because of delayed responses to give residential
site plan for all households.
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conflict induced displacement, internally displaced person, human security, ration, Burayu Town