Abuka :
In lalibela the Christian terrorist group cannot permissible to building Mesgid or Mosques but According to the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, extremist or militant groups have no legal authority to stop the construction of mosques. Ethiopia is officially a secular state where the right to build and maintain places of worship is protected by national law. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Legal Protections
Article 27 of the Constitution: This law guarantees total freedom of religion. It explicitly protects the right of citizens, either individually or in community with others, to manifest their religion in worship, observance, and practice. [2, 5]
Institutional Legal Personality: Under Proclamation No. 1207/2020, institutions like the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council hold full legal status. This grants Muslim communities the explicit right to own property, enter into contracts, and construct religious facilities across the country. [3, 6, 7]
Separation of State and Religion: The government is legally barred from interfering in religious affairs, and no religious group is permitted to interfere in the affairs of the state or dictate the rights of another faith group. [1, 2]
Building Regulations and Context
Urban and Structural Standards: To legally build a mosque, communities must comply with the municipal zoning laws and the Ethiopian Building Proclamation. These regulations focus purely on safety, land registration, and city planning rather than religious affiliation. [7, 8, 9, 10]
Security Responses: Any unlawful attempts by extremist factions to block or damage places of worship are treated as criminal acts by federal and regional law enforcement. [1, 11]
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