In this regard, the Wolayta Committee for Human Rights (WCHR) would like to present a two-tier solution to address the human rights and the corresponding sociopolitical & economic issues to protect the rights of Wolayta nation. The rise in human rights abuses facing Wolayta people corresponds to the rise in nativism or the neighborly nationalities’ attempt to enforce the post-1995 constitution. Accordingly, the only two solutions that can be accepted as logical reasons for delaying Wolayta statehood are:A constitutional amendment for the reversal of statehood of other nationalities in Ethiopia; in the foreseeable future. Otherwise we urge Addis Ababa to process the Wolayta Statehood quickly to avoid any more bloodshed. Wolayta Committee for Human Rights (WCHR)Join the conversation.

Source: Ethiopian News August 25, 2020 17:37 UTC