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Commission to Submit Agendas Concerning Tigray to the Federal Government

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Commission to Submit Agendas Concerning Tigray to the Federal Government
AI SUMMARY

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission announced it will submit its final recommendations and Tigray-related agendas to the federal government before September 20.

  • The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission will submit its final recommendations to the government before September 20.
  • Chief Commissioner Professor Mesfin Araya announced the timeline during a press briefing on September 10.
  • Agendas concerning Tigray will be submitted to the federal government because they cannot currently be presented directly to regional authorities.
  • A total of 164 individuals of Tigrayan descent participated in the consultation process held in Addis Ababa.
  • The current House of People's Representatives, which established the commission, is scheduled to conclude its term on September 29.
  • The commission is also preparing implementation strategies and monitoring systems for the recommendations as stipulated by Proclamation 1265/2014.
  • The commission's extended eight-month term is set to expire on October 24, with its future to be decided by the new parliament.
  • Chief Commissioner Professor Mesfin denied allegations of ruling party or external interference during the consultation process.
  • The implementing body may present options for contested recommendations to the public through a referendum or other means.