Comparing the constitutions in Ethiopia (original) (raw)

The paper analyzes the evolution of constitutions in Ethiopia, focusing on four main constitutional developments: the 1931 Constitution under Emperor Haile Selassie, the 1955 revised Constitution, the 1987 Constitution under the Derg regime, and the 1995 Constitution enacted by the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front. It compares these constitutions in terms of human rights recognition, enforcement mechanisms, and remedies for violations, highlighting a persistent lack of constitutionalism and human rights protection throughout Ethiopia's history.