Report

Dealing with a Difficult Past: Time to Revitalise the Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission?

Ethiopia is undergoing a complex political transition, which has revealed the dire need for reconciliation. The Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission was established to tackle past injustices, violations and recurring conflicts. Two years old, it still grapples with major challenges. Ways to revitalise the Commission should be considered. Its current mandate should be more specific, its institutional setup and member composition revisited, and its powers, capabilities and independence enhanced.