But despite gains made since the peace deal, human rights advocates say there's more work ahead. "We also still need to see more commitment on justice and accountability and would really like for Secretary Blinken to push that." They called for establishing a transitional justice mechanism to punish human rights abuses committed during the conflict, saying there can be no reconciliation without accountability. "These things are still ongoing and so that's why we want to see Secretary Blinken deliver some tough messages about accountability when he is there." Although the government of Ethiopia has made efforts domestically to investigate human rights abuses, Hixon said the government should also allow international efforts.

Source: Ethiopian News March 15, 2023 02:46 UTC