Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Justice has announced that the implementation directives for Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Policy are expected to be approved within the next three months.
“Efforts are being made to ensure that the implementation proclamations are finalized and ready for use within the coming three months,” Hanna Arayaselassie, Minister of Justice, stated during an international conference held in Addis Abeba on Tuesday.
The Transitional Justice Policy, endorsed by the Council of Ministers in April 2024, outlines key principles for addressing “a wide range of victims of human rights violations, conflicts, narratives, and abuses that have occurred throughout different periods in the country.”
In June 2024, the ministry announced the completion of a draft roadmap for the policy’s implementation, stating that it provides guidance for implementing the policy and emphasizes the establishment of independent institutions, the coordination of various approaches, and the development of mechanisms to ensure inclusivity and sustainability.
The conference, organized by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Justice, reviewed the draft transitional justice laws to ensure they align with international standards, according to state media reports.
Justice Minister Hanna noted that the draft policy includes directives to establish the necessary institutions for implementing the policy. She emphasized, “Institutions that are inclusive, victim-centered, and trusted by the public are essential for the successful implementation of the policy.”
Abeba Embiale, Vice President of the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia, stated, “The transitional justice policy has been developed in a clear manner,” adding that the conference aimed to “support its implementation.”
The conference also included participation from international experts, such as Paul-Simon Handy, Director of East Africa Affairs at the Institute for Security Studies, and other professionals in the field, according to state media. AS
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