Kerukunan Keluarga Sulawesi Selatan (Kkss) sebagai Forum Komunikasi dalam Penyelesain Konflik Etnis di Kota Palu

This study aims to: 1) understanding the function of KKSS as a forum for communication in the resolution of ethnic conflicts of Bugis and Kaili in Palu city, 2) understanding the factors that support and inhibit KKSS as a forum of communication in the resolution of ethnic conflicts of Bugis and Kaili in Palu city.Data collection used interviews, observation, documentation and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The data was analysed using descriptive qualitative analysis techniques.The result showed that in the resolution of the conflict between Bugis and Kaili in Palu, KKSS Palu used group communication and interpersonal commnunication. In addition, the role of community leaders in resolving the conflict of Bugis-Kaili is also very influential. Barriers that is faced by the KKSS of Palu can be overcome by good communications between KKSS committee, local government and community leaders of Bugis and Kaili