English
1. The composition of the national armed forces shall reflect the equitable representation
of the Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia.
2. The Minister of Defence shall be a civilian.
3. The armed forces shall protect the sovereignty of the country and carry out any
responsibilities as may be assigned to them under any state of emergency declared in
accordance with the Constitution.
4. The armed forces shall at all times obey and respect the Constitution.
5. The armed forces shall carry out their functions free of any partisanship to any political
organization(s).
