Ethiopian constitutionhaile sellassie i1931 emperor. The structure of the ethiopian government and the new constitutions ability to overcome ethiopias problems t. Early on in hailie selassies pictured seated time as ruler of ethiopia, he introduced the countrys first constitution, which allowed for a bicameral, or twohouse, ruling body on this day. Aticn in ethiopia 1 9 3 5 to 1 97 4 the purpose of 1931 constitution remained unserved due to italian invasion.
The territory of ethiopia, in its entirety, is, from one end to the other, subject to the government of his majesty the emperor. The best amharic books ever, as voted on by the general goodreads community. During the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, emperor menelik ii created the current ethiopian state through expansion and conquest. The 1987 constitution of ethiopia was the third constitution of ethiopia, and went into effect on 22 february 1987 after a referendum on 1 february of that year. Fdre criminal code amharic ethiopian criminal law network. Amharic dominance, the constitution recognizes ethnic groupings. Its adoption inaugurated the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre. Article 7 gender reference provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the feminine gender.
Micheau introduction emergent and reemergent nationalism seem to have taken center stage in a cast of new worldwide political trends. Comments this is the official text as published in the federal negarit gazeta of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, 1st year no. The state of the southern nations, nationalities and peoples constitution amharic version. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic information general information the house of peoples representatives the house of the federation current developments preamble we, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia. The period 1434 1974 the period before 1434 the era of modern codified laws 19311974 written imperial constitutions the civil code of 1960 and other laws ii. Law and religion in ethiopia the evolution of a complex. The contract, in essence, was an attempt to define areas of mutual interest. The peoples democratic republic of elhiopia is a soverei, state whose territory comprisin, the land. The 1931 constitution of ethiopia was the first modern constitution for ethiopia, intended to. I21staugust1995page3 ethiopian territorialjurisdiction the territorial.
National anthem of ethiopia the national anthem of ethiopia, to be determined by law, shall reflect the ideals of the constitution, the commitment of the peoples of ethiopia to live together in a democratic order and of their common destiny. Courtsey thomas ofcansky the primary task facing the wpe following its formation in 1984 was to devise the new national constitution that would inaugurate the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre. The revised constitution of the afar national regional state. The 1931 constitution of ethiopia was the first modern constitution for ethiopia, intended to officially replace the fetha nagast, which had been the supreme law since the middle ages. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia preamble we the nations, nationalities and people of ethiopia. During the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, emperor menelik ii created the current ethiopian stat. The opponents of the current ethiopian constitution almost oppose from its opening preamble which says we, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia to its closing which says the amharic version of this constitution shall have final legal authority. Full text of the ethiopian constitution see other formats. The making of ethiopian constitution of 1995 kichuu. Muthbhed a planned encounter 4 full movie dubbed in hindi free download torrent. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. How history and the 1931 ethiopian constitution perceive. The 1955 constitution was prompted, like its 1931 predecessor, by a concern with international opinion. It is our hope that such elaboration shall be carried out in the future as ci rcumstances require, and in the afor e mentioned ob jeetives.
The language of these two articles is simple, plain, straightforward, unambiguous and requires no interpretation. All members of the ethiopian army owe absolute loyalty and obedience to the emperor, in conformity with the provisions of the law. How history and the 1931 ethiopian constitution perceive the ethiopians by getachew haile this short article addresses the issue of how ethiopia s social and political problems are sometimes. Such opinion was particularly important at a time when some neighboring african states were rapidly advancing under european colonial tutelage and ethiopia was pressing its claims. The imperial constitutions of the empire of ethiopia. Their sovereignty shall be expressed through their representatives elected in accordance with this constitution and through their direct democratic participation article 9 supremacy of the constitution. This constitution was the handi work of emperor haile selassie.
Nov 24, 2015 on this page you can read or download ethiopian criminal law amharic pdf in pdf format. C it is the emperors right to administer all of the inalienable properties of. The 1991 transitional period charter of ethiopian english and amharic version. The constitution attempted to situate ethiopia in the context of the worldwide movement of socalled progressive states and made no direct reference to africa. Ethiopian constitution of 1955 6 b from the date of the proclamation of the present constitution, all realty registered in the name of the crown bete mengist are held in trust for the crown under the guardianship of the emperor and are inalienable. They oppose the preamble by arguing that the constitution. The constitution was adopted on 8 december 1994 and promulgated by the constitution of the federal democratic. The period 1434 1974 the period before 1434 the era of modern codified laws 1931 1974 written imperial constitutions the civil code of 1960 and other laws ii.
The eprdf won 484 out of 547 seats in the assembly. Ethiopian constitution pdf amharic version free download as pdf file. Preamble we, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia. Ethiopian constitution 1931 pdf free download as pdf file. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 established in the reign of. On the constitutions page, why did you forget the constitution of the peoples democratic republic of ethiopian of around 1987 not sure of the date, but i mean mengistu hailemariams constitution. The 1931 constitution, which was ethiopia s first written constitution in its three thousand year history, had been introduced by haile selassie as a contract between himself and the ethiopian people. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia preamble we, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia. Haile selassie introduced constitution on this day in 1931. Oct 18, 2010 their right is founded solely and exclusively on the sweeping constitutional guarantees they enjoy under articles 29 and of the ethiopian constitution.
Pdf constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of. This paper tries to explain constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in ethiopia. Pentecostal and charismatic christianity in ethiopia multidisciplinary views on the horn of africa 111 b. Ethiopian constitution 1931 pdf ethiopia constitution scribd. This constitution was prompted, like its 1931 predecessor, by a concern with international opinion. A new constitution granting special rights to different ethnic groups in ethiopia was ratified in december, and became effective in august 1995. In june 1994 ethiopian voters elected representatives to a constituent assembly, charged with writing a new democratic constitution. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay the foundation for the. Constitutional development in ethiopia volume 10 issue 2 bereket habte selassie. Found that the ethiopian constitution entertains minority rights albeit implicitly and that there are.
Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of our right to selfdetermination, to building a political community founded on the rule of law and capable of ensuring. The state of amhara constitution amharic and english. Critics claim that the constitution was no more than an abridged version of the 1977 soviet constitution, with the exception that strong powers were assigned to the newly created. It was promulgated in an impressive ceremony held 16 july 1931 in the presence of emperor haile selassie, who had long desired to proclaim one for his country. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
Pentecostal and charismatic christianity in ethiopia. Under the constitution, the federal arrangement guaranteed the rights of the federal states to determine their own affairs. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 3 may be appointed o cers in the army or civil o cials, or to any other posts or o ces in the service of the state. Download the 1931 constitution of ethiopia pdf document. Ethiopian constitution amharic version pdf 1430zyxkp24j. Throughout the period of his regency, from 1916 to 1920, haile selassie then known as ras tafari had cherished plans of allocating to the people of ethiopia a larger share in the task of governing the. Its history, implications and limitations in africa in. Ethiopian constitution africa center, university of. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 ethiopian legal brief. About the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. With respect to the 26 elasticity of the ethiopian constitution, attention is directed to a very significant sentence in the decree pro claiming the constitution. Ethiopian constitution amharic version pdf ethiopia.
Amharic ethiopia constitution for android apk download. This constitution is an expression of their sovereignty. Particulars relating to nationality shall be determined by law. Ethiopia administrative change and the 1955 constitution. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. The 1931, 1987 and 1995 constitutions of ethiopia delelegn, wubalem on. Article 39 of the ethiopian constitution on secession and. How history and the 1931 ethiopian constitution perceive the. All ethiopian languages shall enjoy equal state recognition. Ethiopian constitution 1931 pdf ethiopia constitution. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Foreign nationals may acquire ethiopian nationality. Such opinion was particularly important at a time when some neighboring african states were rapidly advancing under european colonial tutelage and ethiopia was pressing its claims internationally for the incorporation of eritrea, where an. And by that, it has become one of the contentious article. The difference between 1931 and 1955 ethiopian constitution pdf, repondre en citant. Nationalism, selfdetermination, article 39, the eyes of. Amharic shall be the working language of the federal government. Constitution of the regional state of oromia 2nd amendement. Thus, the amharic version is the official document. To this end, the main purpose of this paper is to explain the new democratic constitutional. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic information general. The constitution consists of 106 articles in 11 chapters. Constitutional history of ethiopia constitutionnet. Sedler, the chilot jurisdiction of the emperor of ethiopia, a legal analysis in historical and comparative perspective, 1964, f. The 1931, 1987 and 1995 constitution in the history of the country,and revised in 1955 with in the same ethiopia has had four constitutions.
On this page you can read or download the 1931 constitution of ethiopia pdf in pdf format. Ethiopian constitution pdf amharic version ethiopia constitution. Ethiopian constitution 1995 amharic version pdf by. Ethiopian constitution the following english translation of the ethiopian draft constitution is an unofficial draft that has been released to enable members of the international community follow the discussions and forthcoming elections, pending publication of the official translation. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay. Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of our right to selfdetermination, to building a political community founded on the rule of law and capable of ensuring a lasting peace, guaranteeing a democratic order, and advancing our economic and social development. Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of our right to selfdetermination, to. All the natives of ethiopia, subjects of the empire, form together the ethiopian. Create a book download as pdf printable version comparative analysis of ethiopian constitutions. All the natives of ethiopia, subjects of the empire, form together the ethiopian empire. Origins ethiopian pentecostalism does not have american roots, but began with finnish and swedish pentecostal mission initiatives, which entered the country in the 1950s. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Article 29 reproduced also in the official amharic text below2 states.
Both the 1931 and the 1955 haile selassies constitutions were almost cynical. The federal democratic republic of ethiopia national human rights action plan 202015 the document was first drafted in amharic and and translated into english. This is the standard english translation found in sourcebook of ethiopian constitutional law p. For centuries, customary and religious laws served as the constitution of the ancient monarchy. Constitutional history ethiopia is the oldest independent country in africa and one of the oldest independent countries in the world. Here you can read the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 1 chapter i the ethiopian empire and the succession to the throne art. Pdf constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in.
988 556 385 1181 382 203 1618 40 39 955 886 518 1340 1552 1324 670 1343 647 79 695 924 19 1450 1071 1419 699 450 232 1472 444 66 224 795 527 2