That is the rule according to customary law. Warring tribes would stop the clashes and talk to the mediators. If the conflict becomes violent, mediators would rush into the middle of the fighting zone carrying white flags. To prevent the dispute from escalating, they talk to conflict sides and convince them to resolve it either through direct negotiation or through arbitration. The mediators’ role is to stop violent clashes or potential ones. Tribal Conflict resolution traditions include mediation and arbitration. Interpretation of tribal arbitration language and Protocol to Arabic provided by Abdulhakeem Al-Ofairi, the Director of Partners Yemen and an expert on tribes and tribal customary law in Yemen. The description below explains what they symbolize And don’t be scared when you hear the shooting.
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It is inspired by a video that captures the start of a tribal mediation processes. This piece provides description of how the culture of apology is imbedded in tribal conflict resolution in Yemen.
