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Ethiopia may fail to deliver on transitional justice

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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

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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

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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.

The African Union faces major reform challenges

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AFRICA

The gathering came amid a wave of coups afflicting the continent, widespread pandemic-induced economic difficulties, continuing limits to the AU’s ability to make its presence…

Ethiopia reshuffles will weaken institutional autonomy

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ETHIOPIA

The changes come amid deep concerns over respect for the rule of law, entrenched macroeconomic frailties and ongoing unrest across the country. They also continue a pattern of…

Uneven peace deal may help end Ethiopia’s war

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ETHIOPIA

The agreement expects a cessation of hostilities, disarmament and demobilisation of TPLF combatants, an interim regional administration and the restoration of basic services and…

Opposition trials will strain Ethiopia's transition

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ETHIOPIA

The news comes just weeks after similar charges were levelled against another prominent opposition leader, Eskinder Nega. The formal invocation of the anti-terrorism law in these…

Ethiopia’s Tigray region faces divisions and dilemmas

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ETHIOPIA

This comes amid escalating turbulence in Tigray’s internal political dynamics, and worsening armed conflict between Amhara rebels and the federal army.

Ethiopia’s peace process shows signs of promise

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ETHIOPIA

The announcement came amid unconfirmed reports that the federal government and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have agreed to meet for peace talks in Arusha, Tanzania.

Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict may be protracted

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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…