Ethiopia’s 2019 Civil Society Organizations (CSO) law was once seen as a major step toward opening civic space. Today, a new draft revision introduced by the Ministry of Justice raises serious concerns about a return to restrictive legal frameworks. In his latest blog, “The Return to Rule by Law,” Befekadu Hailu outlines the regression from reform to control, compares the current, past, and draft laws, and invites us to reflect on what’s at stake for civil society. Originally written in Amharic, this timely piece urges renewed attention to legal reforms. Read the full blog here: https://befeqe.blogspot.com/2025/07/rule-by-law-cso-en.html?m=1
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The Return to Rule by Law: The Case of Draft CSO Law in Ethiopia
(Befekadu Hailu) [The original version of this piece is written in Amharic; please read the Amharic version for accuracy.] The Ministry...
July 18, 2025 28.7K 1 2
