Ethiopia

Reconciliation Commission

The Reconciliation Commission’s mandate states the necessity of the commission being established as an independent institution to inquire into and disclose the truth of the sources, causes and extent of conflicts in Ethiopia, and of it taking appropriate measures and providing recommendations for the lasting peace and prevention of future occurrence of such conflict. With a term of three years, the commission’s powers and duties include making its work accessible and participatory by using technology; organising reconciliation workshops; identifying the basic reasons of disputes and violations of human rights, taking into consideration political, social and economic circumstances and the views of victims and offenders; and the protection of witnesses and whistle-blowers who provide testimonies and evidence to the commission.