Restructure the country into 34 autonomous regions and 7 federal cities based on geography, administration, and development, dismantling current ethnic-based regions through public consultation.
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“Proposes restructuring the government into 34 autonomous regions and 7 autonomous federal cities.”
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“Plans to dismantle ethnic-based regions like Oromia and Amhara and return to historical provinces.”
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“Regions should be organized based on geography, administrative efficiency, and development potential, rather than solely on language, to ensure equitable resource distribution.”
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“Restructuring will be based on public consultation and consent, free from political pressure.”
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Language Policy
Establish Amharic and English as federal languages, while regional working languages will include the local language alongside Amharic. Translators will be provided in the civil service for those who do not speak the working language.
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“Regional working languages will include the local language and Amharic, while federal languages will be Amharic and English.”
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“Combining a local mother tongue with a national language (Amharic) promotes both local rights and national unity.”
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“Will provide translators for citizens who do not speak the working language to ensure they receive service.”
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Dual Citizenship
Fully permit dual citizenship for Ethiopians by descent, allowing them to vote and run for office, with legal conflicts handled by respective national legal systems.
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“Fully permits dual citizenship for Ethiopians by descent to utilize their knowledge and experience, not just their money.”
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“Would allow dual citizens to vote and run for office, intending to suspend the current constitution that prohibits this.”
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Individual vs. Group Rights
Prioritize individual citizenship rights over group rights, arguing that the current focus on group rights marginalizes minorities and fails to protect individuals.
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“Rejects the idea that group rights are superior to individual rights, as language and culture are natural attributes of individuals, not political tools.”
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“The current constitution's focus on group rights has failed to protect individuals and has even failed to respect true group rights.”
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“Respecting individual rights (to work, own property, participate in politics anywhere) will naturally lead to the fulfillment of group rights.”
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Civil Service Recruitment and Ethnic Quotas
Reject ethnic quotas in civil service recruitment, prioritizing professional competence and merit. Marginalized groups should be empowered through education and institution-building rather than quotas.
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“Rejects ethnic representation and quotas in the civil service.”
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“Prioritizes professional competence, readiness, and work experience.”
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“Will focus on empowering marginalized groups by building institutions and providing education in their areas.”
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Civil Service Independence and Salaries
Ensure civil service independence by preventing political interference and separating powers. Improve salaries by fixing macroeconomic policies to grow national wealth.
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“Will prevent political appointees from interfering in civil service placement and administration.”
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“Will fix the distorted economic policy to grow the national economy, which will allow for salary increases.”
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Land Rights
Support maintaining communal land systems for pastoralists while advocating for private ownership of agricultural land.
1 cited moment
“Supports maintaining communal land systems for pastoralists while advocating for private ownership of agricultural land.”
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