iii.
lack of vocational training activities in prisons to facilitate the social
reintegration of prisoners after they leave prison;
iv.
lack of speedy processes in the judicial system which continues to hinder
the right to fair trial.
Death Penalty
40. The Commission is concerned that the death penalty remains on the Criminal Code
despite the self-imposed moratorium on the death penalty.
Indigenous Populations
41. The Commission is concerned that Ethiopia does not recognise the criteria set by the
Commission which serve to identify indigenous populations. This non-recognition
leads to Ethiopia’s denial of the status of indigenous populations to certain ethnic
groups thereby negatively impacting on their human rights.
Refugees
42. The Commission is gravely concerned by the nature of the law on refugees which
restricts their conditions of settlement, employment and access to nationality.
Internally Displaced Persons
43. The Commission is concerned by the low pace at which Ethiopia works on policies
regarding internally displaced persons, particularly taking into account the
seriousness of the phenomenon in Ethiopia due mainly to development projects and
climatic challenges.
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