Mob Justice in Ethiopia: Examining Its Implications on Human Rights in Amhara Regional State
- 1 School of Law, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
Abstract
Since the coming of PM Abiy Ahmed into power in 2018, mob violence has become a recurring problem in Ethiopia. Fundamental rights, which are recognized under international human rights instruments and FDRE Constitution, have been frequently abused by non-state actor violence. Ethiopia has international obligations to prevent/promote/protect and remedy human rights violations by individuals. However, loss of life and destruction of property, among others, have been a common incident in Ethiopia. Even though mob actions have become a major problem in many regions of Ethiopia, the situation in Amhara Regional State has become worse. Hence, this paper examines the implications of mob violence on fundamental human rights of individuals in Amhara Regional state.
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