In march 1986, a 343member constitutional commission was formed to draft a new. Download pdf interim constitution ethiopia 1991 1995 download pdf transitional period charter of ethiopia 19911995 retrieved from. Constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in ethiopia article pdf available february 2015 with 44,660 reads how we measure reads. The 1994 constitution reflected both a backlash against the dergs ethnic violence and ethiopia s multitude of ethnic groups. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia preamble we the nations, nationalities and people of ethiopia. Title constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia publisher national legislative bodies country ethiopia publication date 21 august 1995 reference eth010 cite as constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia ethiopia, 21 august 1995.
The philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land and adheres to the policy of peace, equality. Their sovereignty shall be expressed through their representatives elected in. A proposed revision of the 1955 constitution was released in 1974, but it had no legal effect, and was soon forgotten in the events of the ethiopian revolution. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia is a unitary,tate in which all nalionalilies ii. It shall promote the equality of the peoples of ethiopia enshrined in the constitution and promote and consolidate their unity based on their mutual consent. On the first election held under the revised constitution see ethiopia observer, vol. The philippines is a democratic and republican state. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia wipo. Major avenue of success olango tadesse 115 ethiopia is melting pot of people that cuddles over 80 nations, nationalities and peoples. The 1987 constitution of ethiopia was the third constitution of ethiopia, and went into effect on 22 february 1987 after a referendum on 1 february of that year. Ethiopia s modern constitutional eras have presented unique human rights challenges. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.
Ethiopia is an amalgamation of approximately eight disparate and distinct eth. Ethiopias ancient system of feudal government experienced significant changes under haile selassie i reigned 193074, who carefully grafted onto the traditional governing institutions a weak parliament of appointed and elected legislators, a judiciary with modernized civil and criminal codes and a hierarchy of courts, and an executive. Apr 09, 2011 1955 revised constitution of ethiopia. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 ethiopian legal brief. Since,constitutionalism does not mean only having constitution,but it is the practical. Interim constitution ethiopia 19911995 constitutionnet. The revised constitution of the afar national regional. According to the world bank, between 1980 and 1987, agricultural production dropped at an annual rate of 2. The national anthem of ethiopia the national anthem of ethiopia, to be determined by law, shall reflect the ideals of the constitution, the commitment of the peoples of ethiopia to live together in a democratic order and of their common destiny. Ethiopia adopted a constitution that creates a twotiered federal structure, which, at least in principle, emphasized ethnic groups rights and the right to selfdetermination. Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of our right to selfdetermination, to building a political community founded on the rule of law and capable of ensuring a lasting peace, guaranteeing a democratic order, and advancing our economic and social development. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay the foundation for the.
Now therefore, we, haile selassie i, emperor of ethiopia, do, on the occasion of the twentyfifth anniversary of our coronation, hereby proclaim and place into force and effect as of today, the revised constitution of the empire of ethiopia for the benefit, welfare and progress of our beloved people. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia ilo. Democratic republic of ethiopia whereas, it is believed that the fullfledged implementation of the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, the supreme law of the land, is a guarantee to the continuation\ofthe ongoing democratic system, development and peace. Constitutional history of ethiopia constitutionnet. The 1994 constitution reflected both a backlash against the dergs ethnic violence and ethiopias multitude of ethnic groups. Critics claim that the constitution was no more than an abridged version of the 1977 soviet constitution, with the exception that strong powers were assigned to the newly created. Particulars relating to nationality shall be determined by law.
Their sovereignty shall be expressed through their representatives elected in accordance with this constitution and through their direct democratic participation article 9 supremacy of the constitution. The period 1434 1974 the period before 1434 the era of modern codified laws 19311974 written imperial constitutions the civil code of 1960 and other laws ii. Constitution is a set of fundamental laws that govern and guide the power and function of the government. The 1987 constitution of the republic of the philippines preamble we, the sovereign filipino people, imploring the aid of almighty god, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations.
The constitution consists of 106 articles in 11 chapters. Ethiopia shall remain united like the members of one family, without divisions. Constitutional development in ethiopia journal of african. Dec 14, 2012 constitution is a set of fundamental laws that govern and guide the power and function of the government.
Having been desirous to do away with the negative impact hindering. Mar 01, 2009 522, etc of the federal constitution which provide for the power of the state legislatures to adopt a constitution. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 1 chapter i the ethiopian empire and the succession to the throne art. They wrote in them manifesto 1987 tigray is one of in the horn of africa, they divided eritrea, tigray and ethiopia in them map. The federal democratic republic of ethiopia shall have a parliamentarian form of government. Ancient and medieval documents of constitutional nature. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay the foundation for the ronsltuction of socialism. Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of our right to selfdetermination, to. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic information general.
To grant a constitution to all the ethiopian people. The making and legitimacy of the ethiopian constitution core. Courtsey thomas ofcansky the primary task facing the wpe following its formation in 1984 was to devise the new national constitution that would inaugurate the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre. Twibell t woe to the nation in which each tribe claims to be a nation.
Federal laws year index council of minister regulations codes directives constitutions 1931, 1955. Despite this the mere existence of constitution cannot be a guarantee for constitutionalism. Introduction in 1994, ethiopia enacted its new constitution. Ethiopian constitution 1987 pdf ethiopia constitution. The territory of ethiopia, in its entirety, is, from one end to the other, subject to the government of his majesty the emperor. All the natives of ethiopia, subjects of the empire, form together the ethiopian empire. Numbers three through twelve were adopted by the states to become the united states u. Cassation division, file 23632, judgment 6 november 2007 which applied. The structure of the ethiopian government and the new constitutions ability to overcome ethiopias problems t. Ethiopian constitution 1987 pdf the 1987 constitution of ethiopia was the third constitution of ethiopia, and went into effect on 22 february 1987 after a referendum on 1 february of that year. Pdf constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in.
The derg, the military junta that had ruled ethiopia as a provisional government since 1974. Ethiopias modern constitutional eras have presented unique human rights challenges. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre was a communist state that existed in ethiopia from 1987 to 1991 the pdre was established in february 1987 as a marxistleninist oneparty state upon the adoption of the 1987 constitution, three weeks after approval in the national referendum. Its history, implications and limitations in africa in. We, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia. The peoples democratic republic of elhiopia is a soverei, state whose territory comprisin, the land. All ethiopian languages shall enjoy equal state recognition. A proposed revision of the 1955 constitution was released in 1974, but it had no legal effect, and was soon forgotten in the events of the ethiopian revolution until the adoption of the first of these constitutions, the concepts of. Amharic ethiopia constitution for android apk download. Ethiopian constitution the following english translation of the ethiopian draft constitution is an unofficial draft that has been released to enable members of the international community follow the discussions and forthcoming elections, pending publication of the official translation.
The main provisions of this constitution which we grant to the ethiopian people are the following. It shall, in accordance with the constitution, decide on issues relating to the rights of nations, nationalities and peoples to selfdetermination, including the right to secession. It shall be ruled in common by a constitution and governed by an emperor. Topics derg, mengistu collection opensource language english. A constitution was adopted in 1994 and ethiopias first multiparty elections were held in 1995. The document consisted of seventeen chapters and 119 articles. For about six months, the commission debated the details of the new constitution. Its adoption inaugurated the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre.
The constitution attempted to situate ethiopia in the context of the worldwide movement of socalled progressive states and made no direct reference to africa. This constitution is an expression of their sovereignty. Provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also. Much as these nations, nationalities and peoples have their own distinct culture, history, language and way of life, they have also common shared histories that. Constitutional development in ethiopia volume 10 issue 2 bereket habte selassie. Muthbhed a planned encounter 4 full movie dubbed in hindi free download torrent. Federalism and the accommodation of diversity in ethiopia. The 1987 constitution of ethiopia was the third constitution of ethiopia, and went into effect on. National anthem of ethiopia the national anthem of ethiopia, to be determined by law, shall reflect the ideals of the constitution, the commitment of the peoples of ethiopia to live together in a democratic order and of their common destiny. The current constitution of ethiopia, which is the supreme law of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, came into force on 21 august 1995. The constitution of the federal democratic republic of.
Ethiopia had three written constitutions in 1931, 1955 and 1987 before the. Law and religion in ethiopia the evolution of a complex. Ethiopia is located in the north eastern part of the african continent or what is known as the horn of africa. The existence of constitution is paramount important for the development of democracy in a specific country. Amharic shall be the working language of the federal government. See haile, the new ethiopian constitution, supra note 1, at 5459. Southern nations nationalities and peoples regional state constitution. The primary task facing the wpe following its formation in 1984 was to devise the new national constitution that would inaugurate the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre. In such societies, constitutions come primarily and more immedi ately as instruments of truce, as a peace document, or a pact between warring. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic information general information the house of peoples representatives the house of the federation current developments preamble we, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia. In june 1986, it issued a 120article draft document. About the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Ethiopian constitutions archives ethiopian legal brief.
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