Draft decree for the protection and support of internal displacement was presented
The draft decree for the protection and support of internally displaced persons was held by the senior officials of the federal and regional governments (Thursday, May 18, 2023, Ministry of Peace).

As it is a legal framework designed to create a coordinated system by enacting laws in line with international laws to prevent internal displacement caused by man-made and natural causes, a serious violation of human rights, breach of peace, social, economic and political crisis and to provide necessary protection and support to displaced people, states and other people, states and other stakeholders discussed on and approved the draft.

Peace Minister's Advisor Ambassador Eshetu Dese, who gave the opening speech, stated that the absence of a special law to prevent and control internal displacement is the root cause for displacement of citizens in various areas of the country.

The declaration was prepared by the Ministry of Peace jointly with Ministry of Justice and the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission.

The representatives of all regions and the two city administrations who participated in the forum presented their input on the proposed draft based on the existing conditions of their respective regions.

The decree is organized in 5 parts and 51 articles. It detailed the responsibilities and functions of all stakeholders, partners and institutions. It has been stated that the decree is applicable at the national level.