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. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The difference between 1931 and 1955 ethiopian constitution pdf. All the natives of ethiopia, subjects of the empire, form together the ethiopian empire. 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. This constitution establishes a federal and democratic state structure. Eprdf constitution pdf the ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front is a leftist political coalition in ethiopia. Amharic also known as abyssinian, amarinya, amarigna, and ethiopian is the national language of ethiopia. Topics derg, mengistu collection opensource language english. Ethiopian constitution africa center, university of. The eprdf consists of four political parties, namely. Here you can read the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia in three different languages.
Revised constitutions of regional states ethiopian legal. Constitutional development in ethiopia volume 10 issue 2 bereket habte selassie skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. The criminal code of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia preface it is nearly half a century since the 1957 penal code entered into operation. Oct 24, 2018 ethiopian constitution 1995 amharic version pdf. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay the foundation for the. Pdf constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of.
Members of the federation may by law determine their. Micheau introduction emergent and reemergent nationalism seem to have taken center stage in a cast of new worldwide political trends. Ethiopian constitution 1995 amharic version pdf by. All ethiopian languages shall enjoy equal state recognition. We, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia. I21staugust1995page3 ethiopian territorialjurisdiction the territorial. The difference between 1931 and 1955 ethiopian constitution pdf, repondre en citant. Jun 18, 2019 eprdf constitution pdf the ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front is a leftist political coalition in ethiopia. Ethiopian constitution ethiopian embassy in brussels. Article 7 gender reference provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the feminine gender. 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 office of the president. With respect to the 26 elasticity of the ethiopian constitution, attention is directed to a very significant sentence in the decree pro claiming the constitution. All members of the ethiopian army owe absolute loyalty and obedience to the emperor, in conformity with the provisions of the law. Law and religion in ethiopia the evolution of a complex.
Ethiopian constitution of 1931 3 may be appointed o cers in the army or civil o cials, or to any other posts or o ces in the service of the state. Article 29 reproduced also in the official amharic text below2 states. After a brief historical introduction in part i, this chapter proposes to broadly revisit the principles discussed in the reference to assess their role and impact in the ethiopian constitution. The constitution was adopted on 8 december 1994 and promulgated by the constitution of the federal democratic. The constitution consists of 106 articles in 11 chapters.
Amharic shall be the working language of the federal government. Ethiopian constitution amharic version pdf ethiopia. Amharic books pdf free download marzeneb technology. Amharic ethiopia constitution for android apk download. The language of these two articles is simple, plain, straightforward, unambiguous and requires no interpretation. Constitutional development in ethiopia journal of african. Ethiopian constitution pdf amharic version ethiopia constitution. The language of amharic is spoken in the ethiopian government, court system, and on all official documents. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 ethiopian legal brief.
The 2001revised constitution of the amhara national regional state download pdf preamble we, the peoples of the amhara national. 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. Ethiopian federal system and politics voa amharic october 16, 2016 video upload powered by. Ethiopian constitutions archives ethiopian legal brief.
Establishment of the secretariat of the house of peoples representatives and of the house of the federation proclamation. Particulars relating to nationality shall be determined by law. 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. Hi ecln owner s, thank you very much for this wonderful and resourceful website. Nationalism, selfdetermination, article 39, the eyes of. It is a nation extensively endowed with plenty of historical, social, cultural, ecological, natural, religious etc resources and diversities. Their right is founded solely and exclusively on the sweeping constitutional guarantees they enjoy under articles 29 and of the ethiopian constitution. This constitution is an expression of their sovereignty.
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. Since the th century is has been the language of the court and dominant population in highland ethiopia. Muthbhed a planned encounter 4 full movie dubbed in hindi free download torrent. Criminal code of ethiopia amharic version by 2004 e c pdf.
Constitution of the regional state of oromia 2nd amendement. Foreign nationals may acquire ethiopian nationality. On this page you can read or download criminal code of ethiopia amharic version by 2004 e c pdf in pdf format. This constitution establishes a federal and democratic state. The best amharic books ever, as voted on by the general goodreads community. The peoples democratic republic of elhiopia is a soverei, state whose territory comprisin, the land. The 1995 ethiopian constitution english and amharic version. The ethiopian flag shall consist of green at the top, yellow in the middle and red at the bottom. Firmly convinced that the fulfillment of this objective. All ethiopian languages shall enjoy equal state recognition 2. The territory of ethiopia, in its entirety, is, from one end to the other, subject to the government of his majesty the emperor. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia wipo.
Oct 18, 2010 their right is founded solely and exclusively on the sweeping constitutional guarantees they enjoy under articles 29 and of the ethiopian constitution. Eshetu alemu, judgment and sentence unofficial english translation. English and amharic constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. About the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Members of the federation may by law determine their respective working languages. I am looking for the most recent criminal cases in ethiopia. Amharic shall be the working language of the federal. Under the constitution, the federal arrangement guaranteed the rights of the federal states to determine their own affairs. Nationalism has appeared in many forms across asia, africa, europe, and north america. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 1 chapter i the ethiopian empire and the succession to the throne art.
Among the major changes are the recognition by the constitution and international agreements. The criminal code of the federal democratic republic of. The 1991 transitional period charter of ethiopian english and amharic version. A second difference between the ethiopian and soviet constitutions is that the former. The link on top for detailed information on regional states goes to the ethiopian embassy in sweden but i couldnt find more information. Ethiopian constitution pdf amharic version ethiopia. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic. Am analysis of the constitution the drafting of the constitution, the original of which was in the official ethiopian language, amharic, was done under the direct supervision of emperor haile selassie, by a select group of foreign advisers, assisted by several of the young ethiopians whom the. Ethiopian constitution amharic version pdf 1430zyxkp24j. The opponents of the current ethiopian constitution almost oppose from its opening preamble which says we, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia to its closing which says the amharic version of this constitution shall have final legal authority. The making of ethiopian constitution of 1995 kichuu. Ethiopian constitution 1995 amharic version pdf by mail3717. It is our hope that such elaboration shall be carried out in the future as ci rcumstances require, and in the afor e mentioned ob jeetives. Accordingly, the ethiopian state shall be known as the federal democratic republic of ethiopia.
Revised constitutions of regional states ethiopian legal brief. Comments this is the official text as published in the federal negarit gazeta of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, 1st year no. The amharic version of this constitution shall have final legal authority. 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. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia ilo. To this end, the main purpose of this paper is to explain the new democratic constitutional. This is the standard english translation found in sourcebook of ethiopian constitutional law p. 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. This paper tries to explain constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in ethiopia. They oppose the preamble by arguing that the constitution. The state of the southern nations, nationalities and peoples constitution amharic version.
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