Ethiopian pharmaceutical supply agency epsa is a government organization under the ministry of health established under proclamation no. Ethiopian press agency establishment proclamation now, therefore, in accordance with artile 55. Public enterprises in ethiopia african journals online. The concept and characteristics of public enterprises in ethiopia. Definitions in this proclamation, unless the context otherwise requires. President, the committee to protect journalists is concerned that the pending mass media and freedom of information proclamation, passed by the ethiopian house of peoples representatives on july 1, does not fully incorporate public input, including that of local journalists and legal experts. Journalists cautiously celebrate press freedom in ethiopia. It establishes a descentbased regime for attribution of citizenship at birth, removing gender discrimination in in relation to transmission of citizenship to children and spouses, and providing for. Draconian state of emergency measures executive summary halfway into the sixmonth state of emergency the ethiopian government declared on 9 october 2016, this is a commentary on the state of emergency declaration and the directive for the implementation of the declaration. Definitions in this proclamation unless the context otherwise requires. The first element relates to ownership and requires an. Inventions and industrial designs, proclamation, no. You can use this tool to change your cookie settings. While this report focuses primarily on how the passage of proclamation 6212009 has adversely affected the human rights council.
The bill is flawed as a result, and we urge you to reject it and send. Amendment the following new provision is added at the end of subarticle 6 of article 6 of the commercial registration and business licensing proclamation no. Articles 5 and 63, ethiopian human rights commission establishment proclamation, federal negarit gazeta, proclamation no. Introduction in april 2003, article 19, global campaign for free expression issued a briefing note commenting on a draft ethiopian proclamation concerning press freedom. Get proclamation no 173 of 1961 ethiopian legal brief pdf file for free from our online. Unhcr is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. The proclamation was adopted and came into force upon its publication in the federal negarit gazeta of the federal democratic republic of. Ethiopias antiterrorism proclamation and the right to freedom of expression. When two or more persons who have independently made the same invention separately file applications for patents on the same subject matter, the right to.
Republic of ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows. In this proclamation, unless the context otherwise requires. It is a draft borne out of anger and the wish to exact revenge. Much thanks to endalkachew geremew for sending this important law proclamation no. The 2003 proclamation repeals and replaces the nationality law of 1930. Ethiopian press bill flawed, needs revision committee to. An overview 337 carry on for gain manufacturing, distribution, service rendering or other economic and related activities. The mass media and freedom of information proclamation, which purports to update and reform the first ever ethiopian press law of 1992, has been a source of controversy ever since its initiation in 2002. Journalism is not a crime violations of media freedoms in ethiopia glossary of abbreviations this 76page report details how the ethiopian government has curtailed independent reporting.
Links to current stories in the regional and international press. We are not arguing here that the press has absolute freedom or that it shouldnt be regulated. The charities and societies proclamation of 2009 decimated independent civil society in ethiopia by placing draconian restrictions on the ability of civil society organizations to raise funds, choose their areas of engagement and form. For an eective implementation by the government and key stakeholders, a better understanding of the proclamation is required. Align text of the public procurement manual with the provisions of ethiopian federal government procurement and property administration proclamation no. This proclamation may be cited as the commercial registration and business licensing amendment 7312012 2. Civil society proclamation advances essential freedoms. Customs regulations in ethiopia ethiopian business portal. Apr 30, 2008 under the current ethiopian legal system, there are several laws pertaining to customs regulation in ethiopia. This briefing note updates our previous comments in light of amendments that have been made. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. The editorsin chief of nine private newspapers in ethiopia issued the following joint statement on the draft press law.
The legal framework for freedom of expression in ethiopia. Convinced of the need to amend the existing press law and to replace it by a new law that is commensurable with the ongoing democratic transformation that is. Short title this proclamation may be cited as the energy proclamation no. The draft ethiopian proclamation concerning press freedom. Short title this proclamation may be cited as the 7692012. The proclamation repeals the previous refugee proclamation of 2004. New ethiopian driving license proclamation dw amharic feb. Ethiopian legal information portal find laws, cases, legal. As journalists welcome efforts to support press freedom in ethiopia, draft law against hate speech causes concerns. On july 5 2019, the house of peoples representatives approved a draft labour proclamation proclamation that will repeal labour proclamation no. It is the sole publisher of the only daily amharic language newspaper known as addis zemen. History of modern ethiopia 2nd ed 18551991 eastern. Part ii of the comment analyzes the effects the press law will likely have on the media and citizens of ethiopia.
An examination of ethiopias anti terrorism proclamation. On 30 may, we received a version entitled unofficial, 1st draft press law, issued by the ministry of information and dated 23 may 2003. Definitions unless the context otherwise requires, in this proclamation. Now, therefore, in accordance with article 551 of the constitution of the federal democratic republic of. The enterprise also publishes the ethiopian herald, a daily newspaper except on mondays in english language. On wednesday 17 july 20, members of the european parliaments subcommittee on human rights visited ethiopia and urged the government to release journalists and opposition activists imprisoned under the countrys antiterrorism proclamation no. Ethiopian press agency, established in 1940, is a public media enterprise operating in ethiopia. Proclamation no 4332005 the revised proclamation for the establishment of the federal ethics and anticorruption commission whereas, the government and the peoples of ethiopia recognize that corruption and impropriety are capable of hindering the social, economic and political development of. Ethiopia freedom of the mass media and ati proclamation 2008.
Shengos press statement on tplfs divisive proclamation why the tplf ploy wont work this time the ethiopian peoples congress for united struggle shengo rejects the latest ploy by the tigray peoples liberation front tplf and its cronies to grant preferential treatment and special privileges to the oromo people. Ethiopian public or to promote freedom of the press. New antiterrorism proclamation jeopardizes freedom. We look forward to the time when the ethiopian government views the private press as an ally, not an enemy, in the democratic process. When the incumbent government came to power in 1991, it promised, among other things, to establish a multiparty political system with a free press, to hold free and democratic elections, to honour and protect. Provides for the right to engage in press activities, the right to access and dissemination of information, responsibilities of the press, and penalties for failure of the press to carry out its duties. The press proclamation and the prosecution of journalists censorship and. Democratic republic of ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows. Dec 22, 2017 save this book to read proclamation no 173 of 1961 ethiopian legal brief pdf ebook at our online library. Whereas, the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, guarantee freedom of expression and of the mass media.
This proclamation may be cited as the ethiopian electoral, political parties registration and elections code of conduct proclamation no. Pdf download free ebook history of modern ethiopia 2nd ed 18551991 eastern african studies by bahru zewde ohio university press,2002 paperback 2nd edition pdf file. Ethiopian dialogue forum press statement on the ethiopian council of ministers proclamation regarding oromiyas special interests in addis ababa. Proclamation ethiopian pharmaceuticals supply agency epsa.
Whereas, the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, guarantee. Ethiopian legal information portal find laws, cases. History of modern ethiopia 2nd ed 18551991 eastern african. Ethiopian dialogue forum press statement on the ethiopian. Ethiopia prepares new civil servants draft proclamation the ministry of public service and human resource development, has prepared a draft proclamation which allows civil servants to get. Apr 26, 2016 thank you very match i got very neccesary material of law from you. The feeling engendered by the draft press law, however, is not one of hope but of disappointment disappointment due to the death sentence passed on the freedom of the press in ethiopia. Proclamation 4942006 to amend the labour proclamation. Your choice regarding cookies on this site we have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. Aug 30, 20 ethiopias antiterrorism proclamation and the right to freedom of expression. The draft ethiopian proclamation concerning press freedom by article 19 global campaign for free expression london june 2003 1.
On wednesday 17 july 20, members of the european parliaments subcommittee on human rights visited ethiopia and urged the government to release journalists and opposition activists imprisoned under the countrys anti. Proc no 533 broadcasting service proclamation ministry of. Part i of the comment surveys the background of past media rights. Ethiopian public procurement manual hawassa finance. Proclamation no 173 of 1961 ethiopian legal brief by. Press law from its introduction in 2003 to the passage of the mass media and freedom of information proclamation in july 2008. Commentary on the ethiopian state of emergency executive summary six months after the end of the state of emergency proclamation 2016 that had been in force for 10 months, the council of ministers of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia declared another state of emergency on 16 february 2018. Jul 04, 2017 shengo believes that the timing of the proclamation is selfserving and is intended to detract the ethiopian people from the hard work of mobilizing themselves against one of the most repressive and cruel regimes on the planet today. The ethiopian ministry of foreign affairs responded with a big press release stating that they performed an investigation during august and september of that year, which found no trace of serious human rights violation let alone war crimes or crimes against humanity during their response to the abole oil field raid, but claimed the. Proclamation no 4332005 the revised proclamation for the establishment of the federal ethics and anticorruption commission whereas, the government and the peoples of ethiopia recognize that corruption and impropriety are capable of hindering the social, economic and political development of any country. Therefore, the user of this guide required to refer to the customs proclamation and other customs related laws and regulations for obtaining legally binding information. Proclamation no 4332005 the revised proclamation for the. Ethiopias mass media and freedom of information proclamation.
Ethiopia is now ruled by the discredited tplf security, special units and defense establishment. By human rights league of the horn of africahrlha march 2009 ethiopia is said to be one of the emerging democracies in africa. Ethiopia prepares new civil servants draft proclamation. Ethiopias antiterrorism proclamation and the right to. The proclamation was adopted and came into force upon its publication in the federal negarit gazeta of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia official gazette 14th year no. The proclamation replaces a law that has been in place for the last 16 years. The paper assesses ethiopias antiterrorism proclamation and argues that, not only is the definition of terrorism problematic, but also the implementation of the law continues from the weak ends of the law, and makes the ethiopian situation rife for the violation of the right of thought, opinion and expression. Bmno obbo umar useen yaaii hoggansa abbaan taayitaa galiwwan oromiyaa guraandhala 10122009tti magaalaa adaamaatti gaggeeffameerratti argamuun haasawaa taasisaniin galiin qarshii sassaabuu qofa utuu hintain sadarkaa dinagdeen irra gauu qabu kan murteessuu fi fedhii uummataa guutuu keessatti dhimma murteessaa dha. Whereas, it has become necessary to issue a water resources management, protection and utilization proclamation to put the water resources of ethiopia to the highest social and economic benefit for its people through appropriate protection and due management. So this proclamation is an attempt to distract the public and pit the political opposition and social forces in ethiopia one against the other. Pdf the status and descent of press freedom in ethiopia.
Whereas, the existing electricity proclamation needs to be revisd based on the current national and regional development of energy regulations and be replaced by a new energy law that include regulations of both electricity and energy efficiency and conservation. Data privacy law and practice in ethiopia international. Note commenting on a draft ethiopian proclamation concerning press freedom. This proclamation may be cited as the cooperative societies proclamation no. Ethiopian press, with all its challenges on the ground. A press which incites hate, engages in defamation or exhibits other unethical conducts should be held accountable for its acts. However, the press proclamations of 1992, 1999, and the broadcast proclamation of 2007 have not been able to guarantee journalists and. Representatives passed the mass media and freedom of information proclamation press law. However, the press proclamations of 1992, 1999, and the broadcast proclamation of 2007 have not been able to guarantee.
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