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To extend Addis Ababa, the words "administrations" of Dire Dawa
At its extraordinary session scheduled for today, the House of Peoples' Representatives (RFP) is expected to approve a new bill that provides for an amnesty cover for anyone accused of a wide range of crimes such as contempt of the Constitution, obstruction of the constitutional order, participation in the civil war, undermining the political and territorial integrity of the State, undermining the state's defense powers, treason, provocation and preparation for violence, incitement to violence, violation of the state of emergency and violation of the law of the state. terrorism, among others.
The proclamation project was essential to advance the democratization process in Ethiopia. expand the political space in the country. According to its preamble, the proclamation will contribute to creating a national consensus by "eradicating hatred and mistrust" and stimulating social, economic and political development
The bill also notes that amnesty is a useful tool to reconcile. He also argues that its application as a result of some of the major world wars has been quite fruitful.
As indicated in the scope of the provisions, the law will be applicable to persons or organizations suspected or accused of crimes specifically prescribed by the provision and committed before May 2018.
On the surface, the most of the crimes prescribed on the proclamation appear to be related in one way or another to the Ethiopian Constitution and the Ethiopian constitutional order established since 1995.
The bill is also considered important in achieving the political consensus and reform efforts launched by the current administration.
Article 6 of the Proclamation introduces a provision on the confiscation of property. According to this provision, any person enjoying an amnesty does not have the right to claim property that is confiscated by the court order in the context of the case with which he was accused before to receive the amnesty.
The amnesty has the right to live a peaceful life with the community and to seek reconciliation in a private capacity, as appropriate, according to the customs or tradition of each locality.
Unlike most proclamations approved by the legislature, the last bill does not need to be published on the Negarit Gazette to be applied. It is rather effective the day of its approval by the House.
On the other hand, a provision of the proclamation also provides for an exception to the amnesty; he says that individuals accused of violating the law on terrorism and who are also accused of killing human lives will not be eligible for amnesty.
This provision should be a bit controversial day-to-day. corpses one way or another. In addition, given the discussions with some opposition groups in the country, this provision should make negotiation much more difficult.
In another bill, the House should also approve two bills to amend the city of Addis Ababa and the charters of the administration of the city of Dire Dawa
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The bill to amend the charter of Addis Ababa was tabled last week, while that of Dire Dawa was submitted to the House on Tuesday.
In February of this year, the House extended the elections scheduled to take place in both federal cities. It was to be done last month in May 2018. However, given the political turmoil in the country, it was not possible to follow the initial program.
Since the end of the term of office of the two governments today (July 7, 2018), the RPR has been approved to allow current public servants and board members to continue to exercise their responsibilities up to 39, at polling day.
In addition to extending the mandates of the two governments, the bill also amended the existing provisions. The mayor and the deputy mayor of the city's administrations will be elected solely by their respective councils. The recently amended bill stipulates that the deputy mayors of the two administrations can now be members of their respective councils.
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