Traditional Authorities’ Peacemaking Role in Darfur

by Jérôme Tubiana, Victor Tanner, et al

As broader peace efforts have faltered, the international community has increasingly focused on the capacity of local communities in Darfur to regulate conflict in their midst. This report examines the traditional justice system in Darfur and points to challenges facing traditional authorities, as well as how the system has adapted and evolved during the years of violent conflict.