African Union Transitional Justice Policy Implementation Guidance: Ethiopia

Abstract

The policy brief outlines Ethiopia's complex history of conflict and human rights abuses, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive transitional justice (TJ) policy, which was initiated in 2022 under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration. Despite the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in 2022, ongoing violence in regions like Amhara and Oromia complicates the TJ process. The policy brief details the establishment of various TJ institutions, including a Truth, Amnesty and Reparations Commission, and highlights the importance of inclusive and independent processes to address historical injustices. It calls for broad stakeholder involvement, effective implementation of the TJ policy, and ongoing support from international partners to ensure legitimacy and success in achieving reconciliation and accountability in Ethiopia.