Inter-Ethnic Relations:The Case of Gumz and Oromo in Kamashi and East Wallega Zones
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2009-06
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AAU
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This thesis deals with ethnic conflict between Gumz and Oromo. focusing on change and Continuity of their relationship with the change in the countrys political development.The scanty literature that existed on the history of Gumz gives varied historical record. regarding their settlement. Some indicated that the Gumz setteled in the lower Dedessa valley in the 19th century and on the other hand there is literature who argues that they are indigenous to the lower Dedessa valley.and they resisted the 16th century Oromo expansion .
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Inter-Ethnic Relations