The Renaissance Book and Oromo Nationalism

Chapter 11 Conclusions

The concluding chapter summarizes the history of genocide and crimes against humanity committed against the Oromo people. It reiterates the need for accountability, justice and reconciliation. Finally, it calls for an end to systemic discrimination and proposes steps to heal past wounds moving Last resort for Oromo Prosecution and Genocide Crimes

The prosecution of individuals or groups for crimes such as genocide or crimes against humanity is a matter for international criminal tribunals, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is the world's first permanent international criminal court, established in 2002 to prosecute individuals for the most serious crimes of international concern, including genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

The ICC has jurisdiction over crimes committed in the territory of a State Party to the Rome Statute (the treaty that established the ICC), or by nationals of a State Party, or where the UN Security Council refers a situation to the ICC. However, Ethiopia is not a State Party to the Rome Statute, which means that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over crimes committed in Ethiopia unless the UN Security Council refers the situation to the ICC.

Therefore, the prosecution of individuals or groups for crimes such as genocide or crimes against humanity in Ethiopia would require the establishment of a domestic tribunal or an international tribunal with jurisdiction over the crimes committed. However, the establishment of such a tribunal is a complex and politically sensitive issue, and would require the support of the Ethiopian government and the international community.

It is important to note that any prosecution of individuals or groups for crimes such as genocide or crimes against humanity must be conducted in accordance with international human rights law and fair trial standards. This includes ensuring that suspects are afforded due process rights, including the right to a fair and impartial trial, and the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

In conclusion, while the prosecution of individuals or groups for crimes such as genocide or crimes against humanity is a matter for international criminal tribunals, the establishment of such tribunals in Ethiopia would require the support of the Ethiopian government and the international community.

Any prosecution must also be conducted in accordance with international human rights law and fair trial standards.The prosecution of individuals or groups for crimes such as genocide or crimes against humanity is a complex and sensitive issue. It requires a thorough and impartial investigation to determine whether crimes have been committed and who is responsible, and it must be conducted in accordance with international human rights law and fair trial standards.

In the case of the Oromo people in Ethiopia, there have been reports of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and arbitrary arrests, which have raised concerns about the commission of crimes such as genocide or crimes against humanity. These allegations are serious and require a thorough and impartial investigation to establish the facts and determine responsibility.

However, the establishment of a tribunal to prosecute individuals or groups for these crimes is a politically sensitive issue, and would require the support of the Ethiopian government and the international community. The Ethiopian government has the primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute crimes committed within its territory, but there are concerns about its commitment to promoting human rights and addressing the grievances of the Oromo people.

The international community, including the United Nations and regional organizations, can play an important role in supporting efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in Ethiopia. This includes providing technical assistance, funding, and other resources to strengthen the capacity of national authorities to investigate and prosecute crimes, as well as monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation in the country.