Ethiopian Refugee Rights Distinctions

Summary

The Ethiopian Constitution provides certain rights exclusively to citizens, distinguishing them from refugees. Article 36 offers child rights, but some protections are for Ethiopian children only. Article 38 reserves voting and election rights for citizens, excluding refugees from political participation. Article 39 emphasizes citizenship in exercising rights of ethnic groups, granting self-determination to citizens and recognized groups.

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To argue against the statement that all rights enshrined in the Ethiopian Constitution fully apply to refugees, you can refer to specific articles that outline distinctions between citizens and non-citizens:
- Article *: Rights of Children
- This article provides comprehensive rights for children, but certain protections and benefits are designated specifically for Ethiopian children, thus creating a distinction based on nationality.
- Article *: Right to Vote and to be Elected
- This article explicitly states that the right to vote and the right to be elected to public office are reserved for Ethiopian citizens only. Refugees, as non-citizens, do not have these political rights.
- Article *: Rights of Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples
- This article focuses on the rights of different ethnic groups within Ethiopia, emphasizing the importance of Ethiopian citizenship in exercising these rights. It grants rights such as self-determination, which are exclusive to citizens and recognized groups within the country.
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