Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Well, the root cause of the current crisis in Ethiopia is the constitution that was adopted in 1995. As Dr. Biru said, it entitles nations and nationalities to full rights, while denying rights to individuals. Can you tell me in what part of the world a constitution begins with “We, the Nations [and] Nationalities of” this country?

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  We're on the same team.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  I'll take it up. As Mr. Beyene said, the Amharas were not included in the discussion. After all, who said the Amharas should be participating in the discussion and the Tigray group must be participating? If it's a peace agreement, it must have involved all parties and all stakeholders who have participated in one way or another in the conflict in northern Ethiopia.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Yes.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  I can't speak on behalf of the Amharas. I'm here representing Ethiopians.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  What would have been the best forum for the peace deal is bringing all of the stakeholders in the country, including the Oromo Liberation Army—there are different factions of the Oromos—the TPLF or other Tigrayan groups, all Amhara groups and the Afar region together. Even in Gambela and Benishangul, there are some groups.