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Dismantling the Regional Special Forces in Ethiopia: Assessing Its Constitutionality
›By Zelalem Shiferaw Woldemichael // Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The Ethiopian federal government’s April 6, 2023, decision to dismantle the special forces (paramilitary forces) of all the country’s regions and reintegrate them into either the national defense force, the federal police, or the respective regional police led to wide public protests in Amhara Region. The incident resulted in human rights violations such as killing individuals by security forces, destruction, and interruption of basic services. Additionally, the internet shutdown continued throughout many parts of the region. The main goal of the decision, according to the federal government, was to strengthen the Ethiopian National Defense Force and enhance its ability to maintain peace and security in the country. On April 15/2015, the government announced its completion of the integration process.
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