An Angel Visited Ethiopia
Posted: 20 Dec 2024, 13:19
Ambassador Beth Van Schaack Calls for Accountability in Ethiopia
By: Addis Insight
December 20, 2024
In a recent press briefing organized by the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub, Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, discussed Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to establish a transitional justice framework. The briefing focused on Ethiopia’s potential to address historical grievances and ongoing challenges.
Ambassador Van Schaack emphasized the importance of justice processes tailored to the unique experiences and needs of affected communities. During her visit to Addis Ababa, she engaged with governmental actors, civil society organizations, and international experts to discuss Ethiopia’s emerging transitional justice initiatives. Central to these discussions was Ethiopia’s effort to draft and implement five pieces of legislation addressing accountability, truth-telling, institutional reforms, and reparations. The Ambassador acknowledged the Ethiopian government’s willingness to incorporate international feedback on these drafts.
https://addisinsight.net/2024/12/20/u-s ... ntability/
By: Addis Insight
December 20, 2024
In a recent press briefing organized by the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub, Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, discussed Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to establish a transitional justice framework. The briefing focused on Ethiopia’s potential to address historical grievances and ongoing challenges.
Ambassador Van Schaack emphasized the importance of justice processes tailored to the unique experiences and needs of affected communities. During her visit to Addis Ababa, she engaged with governmental actors, civil society organizations, and international experts to discuss Ethiopia’s emerging transitional justice initiatives. Central to these discussions was Ethiopia’s effort to draft and implement five pieces of legislation addressing accountability, truth-telling, institutional reforms, and reparations. The Ambassador acknowledged the Ethiopian government’s willingness to incorporate international feedback on these drafts.
https://addisinsight.net/2024/12/20/u-s ... ntability/