This research into action report examines the collapse of the 2018 peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF).
Dr Abebe and Dr Mathshanda highlight the key reasons why the agreement failed, including the lack of a clear disarmament, demobilization and reintegration strategy.
The findings offer crucial lessons to peacebuilders by highlighting the significance of inclusive, transparent and well-structured peace processes in post-conflict transitions.
Citation: Marew Abebe and Namhla Thando Matshanda, “Peace Without Process? Disarmament Failures and the 2018 OLF–Ethiopian Government Accord”, MEAC Research into Action, UNIDIR, Geneva, 2025, https://doi.org/10.37559/MEAC/25/04.