Search results

Ethiopia may fail to deliver on transitional justice

Location:

ETHIOPIA

The policy includes some changes from the justice ministry’s initial draft, most significantly the removal of a proposal for a special court to prosecute the most serious crimes…

Ethiopia’s commitment to transitional justice may fade

Location:

ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia has campaigned for an end to the ICHREE’s mandate by touting a draft transitional justice policy as an alternative to international oversight.

Ethiopia’s relations with the West will remain tense

Location:

ETHIOPIA

This came amid speculation that Ethiopia may be trying to subvert international efforts to ensure accountability for human rights abuses committed during the conflict.

Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict may be protracted

Location:

ETHIOPIA

Following an extension of the state of emergency in February, new army offensives, including around the regional capital, Bahir Dar, have intensified the conflict. Reports of…

Ethiopia hate speech law risks selective prosecutions

Location:

ETHIOPIA

Legislation to combat hate speech and false information in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia’s momentum towards peace remains fragile

Location:

ETHIOPIA

These included high-profile opposition leaders Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba of the Oromo Federalist Congress and Eskinder Nega from Balderas for True Democracy, alongside…

Ruling party poll win leaves Ethiopia at a crossroads

Location:

ETHIOPIA

Notably, the party defied expectations by reportedly winning comfortably in the capital Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia anti-terrorism law will remain prone to abuse

Location:

ETHIOPIA

Revision of Ethiopia's controversial anti-terrorism law.

Ethiopia's COVID-19 rules may undermine poll fairness

Location:

ETHIOPIA

However, the subsequent issuance of restrictive new COVID-19-related directives will seriously constrain the ability of opposition parties to prepare to contest the polls.