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Despite concerns, Ethiopia advances Transitional Justice, imperiling path to genuine justice and reconciliation. A call for reflection and revision! https://addisstandard.com/despite-concerns-ethiopia-advances-transitional-justice-imperiling-path-to-genuine-justice-and-reconciliation-a-call-for-reflection-and-revision/ Transitional Justice, Illustration by Matias Samuel/Addis Standard Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s recent endeavor to embrace transitional justice as a means to deliver justice, reconciliation, and accountability to the victims of its political violence has reached a pivotal juncture. Just weeks ago, the Council of Ministers approved a national transitional justice policy, marking a significant step …

Ethiopia slams US Ambassador’s recent remarks as ‘ill-advised’ and ‘uninformed’ https://addisstandard.com/ethiopia-slams-us-ambassadors-recent-remarks-as-ill-advised-and-uninformed/ Headquarter of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Addis Abeba (Photo: MoFA) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized a recent policy speech delivered by U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, deeming it “ill-advised” and containing “uninformed assertions” about the Ethiopian government’s handling of the country’s affairs. In a press release issued on …

Ethiopia crafting roadmap for implementation of recently approved transitional justice policy https://addisstandard.com/ethiopia-crafting-roadmap-for-implementation-of-recently-approved-transitional-justice-policy/ Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Justice (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Justice has announced that a roadmap for the implementation of the recently approved transitional justice policy is currently underway. According to the Ministry’s statement, the roadmap, which is expected to be completed within three weeks, will outline the specific processes, timelines, stakeholder roles, …

Ex-Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan descent previously stationed in Abyei region face danger amid Sudan’s escalating conflict https://addisstandard.com/ex-ethiopian-peacekeepers-of-tigrayan-descent-previously-stationed-in-abyei-region-face-danger-amid-sudans-escalating-conflict/ In 2022, 528 Ethiopian troops hailing from the Tigray region and serving as peacekeepers within the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) formally sought political asylum in Sudan. (Photo: UNISFA) Addis Abeba – Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, who were stationed in the Abyei region bordering Sudan and South Sudan, are currently facing heightened security …

Prosperity Party, TPLF convened for the third round of peace talks in Mekelle, Tigray https://addisstandard.com/prosperity-party-tplf-convened-for-the-third-round-of-peace-talks-in-mekelle-tigray/ The Prosperity Party and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) convened for their third round of party-to-party political dialogue in Mekelle today (Photo: FBC) Addis Abeba – The ruling Prosperity Party (PP) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) convened for their third round of party-to-party political dialogue in Mekelle today, according to state media. These …

Revised land bill provides financial access to smallholder farmers through tenure certificates https://addisstandard.com/revised-land-bill-provides-financial-access-to-smallholder-farmers-through-tenure-certificates/ On 14 May, 2024, legislators approved the amended Rural Land Management and Use Bill, which expands land use rights and permits farmers to use tenure certificates as collateral for loans (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Lawmakers sanctioned the revised Rural Land Management and Use legislation on 14 May, 2024. This revised bill broadens land utilization privileges …

Ethiopia, Qatar senior commanders discuss cooperation in military technology https://addisstandard.com/ethiopia-qatar-senior-commanders-discuss-cooperation-in-military-technology/ Brig. Gen. Mohammed Ali Al Hajri (left) visiting the Ethiopian Defense University. Photo: ENDF Addis Abeba – A delegation led by Qatar’s Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa, Ethiopian Defense University Commander, various issues including enhancing cooperation in military technology excellence …

US Special Envoy Mike Hammer meets with Oromo opposition leaders, discusses political challenges https://addisstandard.com/us-special-envoy-mike-hammer-meets-with-oromo-opposition-leaders-discusses-political-challenges/ On Monday, 13 May 2024, Mike Hammer, serving as the U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (middle), participated in dialogues with Merera Gudina, chairperson of the Oromo Federalist Congress (right), and Dawud Ibsa, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Front, focusing on political matters (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Mike Hammer, the U.S. Special …

Rotten Flowers of the Spring reform: Democracy and Economic Sovereignty under Prosperity Party https://addisstandard.com/rotten-flowers-of-the-spring-reform-democracy-and-economic-sovereignty-under-prosperity-party/ Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and Temesgen Tiruneh, President and Deputy President of the ruling Prosperity Party (Photo: Prosperity Party/Facebook) By Alula Nerea Addis Abeba – Looking back at the spring season of 2018, when the “reformist” group led by PM Abiy Ahmed mobilized the public with flowery promises of democracy, freedom of expression, and economic prosperity, …

Between two peace treaties: Tigray’s Irob community confronts plight, looming displacement https://addisstandard.com/between-two-peace-treaties-tigrays-irob-community-confronts-plight-looming-displacement/ The Irob people, consisting of around 60,000 individuals, with an estimated 35,000 living in semi-arid mountainous areas, face challenges to their survival and cohesion, initially from the Algiers treaty and more recently due to failure to fully implement the Pretoria peace agreement (Photo: Irob Advocacy Association) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – Fisuh Welde, a resident of …