Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Should Resume, but Not Where It Left Off
[ISS] Public consultations on transitional justice laws should start only after National Dialogue recommendations, gaps and new developments have been considered.
Ethiopia's transitional justice process has been temporarily paused since April 2025, raising concerns among stakeholders about the potential loss of momentum and uncertainty surrounding the future of the initiative. In response, the Ministry of Justice launched a government-civil society platform on transitional justice on October 23, signaling the resumption of the process.
However, it is crucial that the renewed efforts are guided by the National Dialogue Commission's recommendations, which have yet to be made public and should be considered before proceeding with public consultations on draft laws. Additionally, the resumed process should address existing gaps, outstanding commitments, and developments during the pause to rebuild public and donor confidence in the initiative.
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