Italy Gives Up Ethiopia
What Happened
As part of the Paris Peace Treaty after World War II, Italy formally renounced all claims to Ethiopia. This marked the official end of Italy's East African empire and recognized Ethiopia's complete sovereignty. The treaty required Italy to acknowledge Ethiopia's independence and give up all special privileges in the region.
Impact on Citizenship
With the 1947 Peace Treaty, Italy formally ended all colonial claims to Ethiopia. This meant that Italians who had stayed in Ethiopia lost their special colonial rights, and any children born to Italian parents in Ethiopia after this date would follow standard Italian citizenship rules rather than the special colonial provisions. This effectively ended all special colonial citizenship arrangements in Ethiopia.
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