School of Law organized a national research conference on the theme ‘Peace building, Reconstruction and Transitional Justice in Ethiopia’ on 15 June 2023 in Peda Campus, Old Senate Hall. The welcome speech was made by Mr. Tegegne Zergaw, Dean of the Law School. The Opening remark was also made by Mr. Birhanu Gedif, V/ President for Administrative Affairs of the University. Keynote address was delivered by Dr. Dadimos Haile.
The following six research papers were presented at the conference;
- Transitional Justice in Dealing with Gross Violations in Contexts of the Northern Ethiopian Armed Conflict: Inadequacy of the Existing Institutions by Kenaw Tesfaye
- Critical appraisal of challenges and prospects of Ethiopia’s national dialogue by Jara Samuel
- National Dialogue Experiences in the Horn of Africa and Beyond: Lessons for Ethiopia by Awol Ali
- Reversing Community Relationship from the I-It to I-Thou as a tool for Conflict Resolution and Peace Building in Ethiopia by Sisay Tamrat
- Promoting Transitional Justice and Inclusive Governance for Sustainable Peace and Stability in Ethiopia by Markos Tsegaye
- Conflict Early warning system for peace building in Ethiopia by Negesse Asnake
The presentation and discussion sessions were moderated by Dr. Ebabu C., Worku Y. and Degwale G. Questions and comments were made by conference participants from the university lecturers, government legal experts, political parties, students and other invited guests.
In the closing remark, the School Dean thanked the organizing committee, presenters, moderators, participants, media and others who have been working tirelessly for the conference to be successful.
