However, modern principles with respect the immunities of diplomatic representatives emerged following recognition of sovereignty and equality of states and rather as a result of requirement in international arena. Principles as regards diplomatic relations virtually go back to appearance of international law. This article attempt to explore problems related to implementation of immunities and privileges of UN agencies in Ethiopia and examine available remedies for individuals abused by immunities of UN agencies. Due to lack of immunity act and absence of effective remedy to claimants, individual?s right violated because of unable to claim their right against illegal act done by persons enjoying immunity. This gave room for rogue officials and staffs to engage in civil and criminal activities for private interests.Lack of judicial jurisdiction on immuned and privileged persons resulted in abuses of rights in Ethiopia. The problem initially arises due to the provisions of the Convention which provides immunity from any form legal process of domestic judicial jurisdiction. The inadqency of the Convention in settling abuses of immunities leads to violation of right to justice in Ethiopia. This creates a vacuum of alternative legal remedy available for Ethiopian citizens to seek justice in disputes that involve UN agencies.
It was a party to the 1946 Convention on Immunities and Privileges of UN agencies which bares domestic Courts from exercising jurisdiction concerning disputes involving UN agencies. Ethiopia was founding members of UN and a host country for more than one hundred diplomatic missions including UN agencies.
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