The party follows social democracy and asserts that individual rights are inherently encompassed within group rights. Respecting group rights, such as language and culture, does not diminish individual freedoms.
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“Follows social democracy and believes individual rights are included within group rights.”
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“Individual rights and group rights are respected together without crushing the individual.”
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“Individual rights are an integral part of group rights, and respecting diversity does not mean crushing individual rights.”
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Dual Citizenship
The party supports the current constitutional framework that allows the diaspora to work and invest in Ethiopia, while maintaining restrictions on political rights (such as voting and being elected) for those who do not reside in the country.
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“Supports the current constitutional provisions that allow the diaspora to work and invest in Ethiopia.”
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“Maintains restrictions on political rights for diaspora members who do not reside in the country.”
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Federalism and the Constitution
The party advocates for temporarily maintaining the current constitution to properly implement existing rights, such as self-administration, before considering any amendments through a public consensus process.
4 cited moments
“Will adhere to the existing constitution unless it is amended through a public consensus process.”
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“Will focus on better interpreting and implementing the existing constitution's provisions rather than changing the text.”
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“Supports maintaining the current constitution temporarily, not permanently rejecting amendments.”
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“Believes the current constitution provides the right to self-administration, which needs to be properly implemented first.”
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Minority Rights
The party guarantees that minorities living in regions like Afar will have their rights to work, prosper, and live freely fully respected.
1 cited moment
“Minorities in regions like Afar will have their rights to work, prosper, and live freely respected.”
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