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END MASS FORCED EVICTIONS IN ETHIOPIA

UA: 14.25 Ethiopia

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Thousands of people in Ethiopia have been forcibly evicted from their homes for the Corridor Development Project (CDP) in the capital, Addis Ababa, and in 58 cities and urban centers across the country. Forced evictions are a gross human rights violation, yet residents have been forcibly evicted without genuine consultations, sufficient notice, or any form of compensation – all necessary protections under international human rights law. The Ethiopian authorities must immediately stop forced evictions and suspend the CDP and conduct an independent review of the governments compliance with international human rights standards including standards on the right to adequate housing.

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Dear Prime Minister,

I am deeply concerned about the ongoing forced evictions in Addis Ababa and the other cities and urban areas since November 2024 and urge you to stop the forced evictions immediately. I also urge you to halt the Corridor Development Project until a human rights impact assessment of the project is conducted, and human rights safeguards are put in place to prevent further rights violations.

Forced evictions violate Ethiopia’s obligations under international human rights law. However, the authorities have failed to put in place essential safeguards, such as meaningful consultation with affected communities, adequate notice, access to legal remedies, and provision of alternative housing, in the context of the ongoing evictions. As a result, many families, including groups of people vulnerable to discrimination and marginalization such as children, older people, and people with disabilities, have been left homeless, in severe hardship, and at risk of further human rights violations.

Therefore, I call on you to use your authority to immediately stop the forced evictions and suspend the “Corridor Development Project” until a thorough, independent human rights assessment is conducted, and safeguards are put in place to prevent further rights violations. I further urge you to adopt a moratorium on mass evictions until adequate safeguards are put in place to ensure that all evictions comply with international human rights standards.

Yours sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

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