Security and intelligence institutions organization
Establish a unified, well-equipped federal security structure to protect borders, while limiting regional forces to regular police and minor security forces without heavy armaments.
2 cited moments
“Establish a unified federal security structure to protect the country's borders.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Limit regional forces to regular police and minor security forces, without heavy armaments.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Peaceful conclusion of the election
Prioritize peace and the supremacy of ideas, ready to accept electoral defeat and work with regional administrations to foster a peaceful democratic environment.
2 cited moments
“Ready to accept defeat and congratulate the winner if they administer the country peacefully.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Actively working with regional administrations to create a peaceful and democratic environment.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Resolving regional border disputes
Resolve internal border disputes through public dialogue and decision-making rather than force, with the House of Federation facilitating the process.
2 cited moments
“Resolve internal border disputes through public dialogue and decision-making, not force.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“The House of Federation should focus on advising the government and facilitating public dialogue to resolve these issues.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Armed struggle for state power
Completely reject armed struggle as it only brings exile, drought, starvation, and death; advocate for dialogue and call on armed groups to return for peaceful dialogue.
3 cited moments
“War only brings exile, drought, starvation, and death; it is not a path to development.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Completely rejects armed struggle and advocates for dialogue and the supremacy of ideas.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Calls on armed groups to return to the country for peaceful dialogue.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Traditional conflict resolution and civic space
Prioritize peace through inclusive public dialogue and value traditional institutions like the Gadaa system for conflict resolution and crime prevention.
2 cited moments
“Prioritize peace through inclusive public dialogue involving women, youth, and persons with disabilities.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Value traditional institutions like the Gadaa system for conflict resolution and crime prevention.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
EDU's election symbol
The spear and shield election symbol represents the historical defense, independence, and resistance of forefathers, not a desire for modern warfare.
2 cited moments
“The spear and shield symbolize the historical defense and sacrifices of forefathers, like at the Battle of Adwa.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“The symbol represents defense, independence, and resistance, not a desire for modern warfare.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Minority self-administration
Grant self-administration to contiguous minority groups with distinct cultures at the special zone or woreda level, prioritizing political dialogue before administrative changes.
3 cited moments
“Grant self-administration to contiguous communities with distinct cultures to preserve their heritage.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
“Prioritize political dialogue before granting administrative changes.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
“Self-administration will be at the special zone or woreda level, not full regional status.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
Minority language rights
Accept the five designated national languages while supporting the growth of minority languages, allowing them to be developed within their regions without conflict.
4 cited moments
“Accept the five languages currently designated by the government as national languages.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
“Allow minority languages to grow and potentially become national languages in the future.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
“Ensure minority groups can develop their language and culture within their regions without conflict.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
“Accept the government's designation of Amharic, Oromiffa, Tigrinya, Afar, and Somali as national languages.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
Flaws in current federalism
Oppose the current regional structuring as it lacks public participation and causes conflict; regions should be established based on public consent.
3 cited moments
“Oppose the current regional structuring because it was not based on public participation.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
“The current structure is a source of conflict over language and other issues.”
Self-Administration and Identity Questions Debate
“Regions should be established based on the consent and participation of the public.”
