Betrayals of Multiculturalism and Secularism

Demystifying Lion and Peacock emblems in Ethiopia

Written by Professor Abdi Khalil

Betrayal of the Federal constitution of Ethiopia amounts to betraying of its diverse peoples. It is sort of defiling the rights of 80+ social groups, creating social injustices and favoring one religious group over the others. The creator has created various ethnic groups with its unique language for each; but humans created artificial political boundaries to have states, provinces and nations we see them today. Ethiopians are thirsty for justice as a pillar with its full intensity and dignity, but the current administration is devoid of justice and rule of law. Without harmony of ethnic groups, there is no political nation. Harmony is acknowledging diversity first, and then unity is living together under the common denominator, humanity. Without social justices, equity and equality, there is no democratic secularism. Without harmonious multiculturalism, minority rights and democratic secularism, there is no peace. Without peace there is no political entity or a nation. Read More

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