On Tuesday 25 November, Ethiopia’s parliament approved the creation of a reconciliation commission as the government seeks to end inter-communal ethnic violence.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won international praise for his reformist agenda since coming to power in April, including allowing the return of exiled political figures.
However, his mandate has been marked by ethnic violence, mainly between the Oromo community and other minority groups in several parts of the nation.
The objective of the Commission is to maintain peace, justice, national unity and consensus and also reconciliation among Ethiopian peoples.
The commission will also identify the reasons for disputes and violations of human rights. Besides, the commission will investigate abuses and make proposals to the parliament on how to make amends.According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, at least 2.4 million people have been displaced inside Ethiopia by inter-communal violence.
