WHEREAS, it is found necessary to organize, and to regulate the administration of, the Defence Forces of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; which Defence Forces safeguard the country’s sovereignty, embody a fair representation of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples and carry out their functions in a manner free from political loyalties;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55 (1) and (7) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is’ hereby proclaimed as follows:
