The party respects the right to self-determination and supports allowing minority groups to form their own regions if they meet the criteria and the people demand it, emphasizing that local people should resolve their issues locally.
3 cited moments
“Respects the people's right to decide and will allow groups to form regions if they meet the criteria and the people demand it.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“Granting regional status to those who ask does not create problems, as the constitution allows regions to form the federal government.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“Local people should resolve their own issues locally rather than having decisions imposed from above.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
Administration of mixed-identity cities
Administration in mixed-identity cities should be determined by the people's vote based on majority rule, while strictly respecting minority rights, including the right to be judged in a language they understand.
3 cited moments
“Administration will be based on majority rule while respecting minority rights, determined by the people's vote.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“Minority groups will not be oppressed; their rights will be respected without confusing group and individual rights.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“Minorities will have the right to be judged in a language they understand.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
Language policy for minorities
The regional parliament will decide the official working language, but individuals have the right to use translators in courts to ensure their rights are protected.
2 cited moments
“The regional parliament, formed by the people, will decide the official working language.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“Individuals have the right to use translators in courts to follow proceedings and protect their rights.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
Rights of non-ethnic identity groups
Mixed identity is viewed as an opportunity for individuals to choose their identity, and the human rights of all groups, including women, youth, and the elderly, will be respected.
2 cited moments
“Mixed identity is an opportunity that allows individuals to choose which identity they want to adopt.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“The human rights and benefits of all groups, including women, youth, the elderly, and the weak, will be respected.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
Choosing Ethiopian citizenship over ethnic identity
Individuals have the right to identify solely as Ethiopian without being forced to choose or adopt a specific ethnic identity.
2 cited moments
“Individuals have the right to identify solely as Ethiopian without choosing a specific ethnic group.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“The party will not force anyone to adopt an ethnic identity if they do not want to.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
Social services for relocated individuals
Every Ethiopian has the constitutional right to move and live anywhere, receive services without discrimination, acquire property, and receive humanitarian assistance if displaced by force.
3 cited moments
“Any Ethiopian has the constitutional right to move and live anywhere in the country.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“Relocated individuals will receive all services without discrimination and have the right to acquire property.”
Identity and the Right to Self-Administration Debate
“Individuals displaced by force will receive special care and humanitarian assistance.”
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