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Five GADAA Laws

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Seera Safuu, Dhoowwaa, Basaqqessaa, Goroo and Asaasaa

 

Seera Safuu

 

Is the “laws of God and laws of the universe.” It is the understanding and appreciation of differences to enable peaceful coexistence of natural things. Human rights and environmental protections are viewed collectively.

 

Safuu is laws of nature. Sin (Cubbuu) is against Safuu.

 

Seera Dhoowwaa

 

“The law of secrets”

Gadaa and Waaqeffannaa state that 50 / 100 laws are public. The rest are secret.

Only those that undergo 5 Gadaa cycles know the secrets.

 

Seera Basaqqessaa

 

Are the public laws or “laws of the land.” These are laws that the Oromo Nation live by and deals with matters that impact the people’s interactions amongst the Nation and with foreign nations.The laws are what traditional address crimes such as but not limited to theft,domestic abuse, assault, extortion,bribery and murder.

 

Seera Goroo

 

Are the laws that restrict power within a given territory. “The specific law that constrains the movement of GADAA councillors is known as seera Goro.” The law prevents GADAA leaders from extending administration over Oromo in another province.

 

Seera Asaasaa

 

Are the laws that are applied in secret. These laws can include serious and sensitive matters such as homicide within a family. In some context, one could say these matters are related to family law.

Source: Bokku, Dirribu Demissie. Oromo Wisdom in Black Civilization. April 2011, Finfinnee Printing & Publishing, Oromia

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