Definitions a term used in this proclamation that is defined in the tax. The journalist has the obligation to inform the public on the malpractice of officials. Apr 26, 2016 thank you very match i got very neccesary material of law from you. Ethiopian lawmakers should significantly revise the draft law on hate speech and disinformation currently before parliament.
On 6 january 2009, the ethiopian parliament passed the charities and societies proclamation ngo law, which criminalizes most human rights work in the country according to hrw, who added that the law is a direct rebuke to governments that assist ethiopia and that had expressed concerns about the laws restrictions on freedom of. The bill is flawed as a result, and we urge you to reject it and send it back to. Introduction in april 2003, article 19, global campaign for free expression issued a briefing note commenting on a draft ethiopian proclamation concerning press freedom. That is the purpose of this research, with respect to ethiopian petroleum law. Ethiopian legal information portal find laws, cases. 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. Short title this proclamation may be cited as the definition of powers and duties of the executive organs of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia proclamation no. On the ground, there was hardly any free press or freedom for political dissent despite what these constitutions provided.
Videos the ethiopian press agency draft proclamation. Provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the. Proclamation of the family pdf this proclamation was read by president printing pdf into booklet gordon b. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. New antiterrorism proclamation jeopardizes freedom. An employee or official of the ethiopian postal services, acting on behalf of the ethiopian customs authority who administers this proclamation. Unhcr is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Constitution means the constitution of the federal democratic republic of 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 any country. Whereas, it has been found necessary to have a system, that enables to protect. The ethiopian house of peoples representatives hopr on saturday ratified the draft proclamation governing ethiopian electoral and political parties. Your choice regarding cookies on this site we have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. Professional code of ethics accountable journalism. Now, therefore, in accordance with article 551 of the constitution of the federal democratic republic of. However, the press proclamations of 1992, 1999, and the broadcast proclamation of 2007 have not been able to guarantee journalists and media workers freedom in carrying out their duties with ease. 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. Representatives on july 1, does not fully incorporate public input, including that of local journalists and legal experts.
A press which incites hate, engages in defamation or exhibits other unethical conducts should be held accountable for its acts. The ethiopian press is both depended on and much maligned. New ethiopian driving license proclamation dw amharic feb. The proclamation was adopted and came into force upon its publication in the federal negarit gazeta of the federal democratic republic of. News about ethiopian civil servant salary and experience level. A proclamation to the world at a general meeting of the relief society in september 1995, he said. Ethiopian diaspora needs to overcome the major challenges of lack of accurate and updated information about the country development policies and programs.
We are not arguing here that the press has absolute freedom or that it shouldnt be regulated. Foreign nationals may acquire ethiopian nationality. Ethiopian re insurance company, as the first reinsurance company in the. The main purpose of this basic information for ethiopian in the diaspora is to help ethiopian. In a press release issued on december 19th the the new yorkbased rights group warned that if it becomes law in its current form, the hate speech and disinformation prevention and suppression proclamation could significantly curtail freedom of expression, noting that the use of hate speech laws around the world shows that authorities. Ethiopian parliament approves new electoral, political. Ethiopian legal information portal find laws, cases, legal. The first federal rural land administration and use proclamation no. Short title this proclamation may be cited as the federal income tax proclamation no. Definitions unless the context otherwise requires, in this proclamation.
Nov 23, 2018 zinabu tunu, communications head at the office of the attorney general. 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. The draft ethiopian proclamation concerning press freedom by article 19 global campaign for free expression london june 2003 1. Any person of either sex shall be an ethiopian national where both or either parent is ethiopian. 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. One of the tactics the government uses to weaken the press is to starve them of crucial income by discouraging. Whereas, it has become necessary to amend the ethiopian press agency establishment proclamation. Manner of relinquishing shareholdings of foreign nationals of ethiopian origin in a bank and insurer, guideline no fis012016. The proclamation no 11995 of the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, article 29 is quite clear in its provisions for freedom of expression and freedom of the press, as well as in the right to access to information. 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 ethiopian press agency establishment proclamation no. Woman is ordained of god and that the family is central to. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows. Democratic republic of ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows. It is a draft borne out of anger and the wish to exact revenge. Tax invoice has the meaning assigned to it under article 22. Proclamation no 751997 ethiopian press agency establishment.
Convinced of the need to amend the existing press law and to replace it by a new. The bill is flawed as a result, and we urge you to reject it and send it back to lawmakers. Wazema radio, mapping the ethiopian media, may 2018 3 introduction for the ruling party, it can be an enemy of the state. C ethiopian re is the first reinsurance company incorporated under the provisions of article 58 of the insurance business proclamation no. Thousands of protesters, political party leaders, journalists and human rights defenders were arrested and detained following the disputed november 2005 elections in which the ruling ethiopian peoples revolutionary democratic front eprdf retained political power. This proclamation may be cited as the ethiopian electoral, political parties registration and elections code of conduct proclamation no. 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 legal framework for freedom of expression in ethiopia. This proclamation may be cited as the energy proclamation no. The draft ethiopian proclamation concerning press freedom. Regional states are only given the power to administer rural land by the federal law. Feb 19, 2016 news about ethiopian civil servant salary and experience level. The ethiopian legal framework for petroleum operations. Definitions in this proclamation unless the context otherwise requires.
This briefing note updates our previous comments in light of amendments that have been made. Broadcasting service proclamation no 5332007 ethiopia broadcasting service proclamation no 5332007. C and its amendment investment amendment proclamation no. Pdf the status and descent of press freedom in ethiopia.
Dec 28, 2019 in a press release issued on december 19th the the new yorkbased rights group warned that if it becomes law in its current form, the hate speech and disinformation prevention and suppression proclamation could significantly curtail freedom of expression, noting that the use of hate speech laws around the world shows that authorities. Now, therfore, in accordance with article 551 of the constitution, it is hereby proclaimed as follows. The jurisprudential dearth 203 understanding of received truths. This proclamation may be cited as the trade competition and consumers protection proclamation no. Particulars relating to nationality shall be determined by law.
Establish the already promised government press office so that the media can be informed about government policies and activities. Unhcr welcomes ethiopia law granting more rights to refugees. Ethiopian press, with all its challenges on the ground. On 30 may, we received a version entitled unofficial, 1st draft press law, issued by the ministry of information and dated 23 may 2003. Nairobi, december 20, 2019 ethiopian lawmakers should significantly revise the draft law on hate speech and disinformation currently before parliament, human rights watch said today. Ethiopia preparing new bill to curb hate speech addis. The draft proclamations definition of hate speech is not. Definitions in this proclamation, unless the context otherwise requires. Part ii of the comment analyzes the effects the press law will likely have on the media and citizens of ethiopia. Short title this proclamation may be cited as the 7692012. Ethiopia freedom of the mass media and ati proclamation 2008. Regional state means any state referred to under article 47 of the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia and includes the addis ababa and dire. However, the press proclamations of 1992, 1999, and the broadcast proclamation of 2007 have not been able to guarantee.
Proc no 533 broadcasting service proclamation ministry of. Ethiopian press bill flawed, needs revision committee to. Wazema radio, mapping the ethiopian media, may 2018. This paper aims at analyzing the history of the ethiopian media industry from the imperial period to the current federal system focusing on ownership and regulations.
Addis abeba, november 232018 akin to the recently introduced national motto in all government offices and beyond, ethiopia, a new horizon of hope, which brings a single page dashboard of 100 days plan, the office of attorney general is preparing a draft bill aiming to curb hate speech and bring. Wazema radio, mapping the ethiopian media, may 2018 5 executive summary the private press has been struggling to survive and the road ahead is full of challenges. 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. Whereas, the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Part i of the comment surveys the background of past media rights. Media relation of ethiopian re insurance company best re. Note commenting on a draft ethiopian proclamation concerning press freedom. Ethiopian history would know that these constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression were not effective in fostering political dissent and freedom of the press. A police officer or official of the ethiopian police force, acting on behalf of the authority under this proclamation.
Proclamation no 4332005 the revised proclamation for the. Representatives passed the mass media and freedom of information proclamation press law. 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. The draft proclamation presented to the hopr, the ethiopian parliaments lower house, also stated that the new bill will help ethiopia to conduct a peaceful, fair, reliable and democratic election. Zinabu tunu, communications head at the office of the attorney general. Grant the private press equal and unrestricted access to government press conferences, including joint press conferences with foreign diplomatic representatives and international figures. You can use this tool to change your cookie settings. 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. Press law from its introduction in 2003 to the passage of the mass media and freedom of information proclamation in july 2008. Ethiopias mass media and freedom of information proclamation. United states wherein he forwarded the market place of ideas rationale for free speech. Ethiopian public or to promote freedom of the press.
1335 1105 1549 1 17 541 421 182 1595 908 950 1041 1000 931 896 1173 24 1533 240 850 60 1364 1000 1338 1186 476 1261 258 710 79 840 266 1017 815 189