This study aims at investigating development-induced displacement in Addis Ababarnurban renewal projects in the context of the principles and provisions stipulated in UNrnGuiding Principles and AU Convention on Protection and Assistance of InternallyrnDisplaced Peoples (IDPs). To meet its objective, the study employed qualitative researchrnapproach. Essentially, primary data were collected through key informant interview,rnobservation and document reviews. The findings of the study show absence ofrnconsultation and participation of displacees in the initial phase of project initiation asrnwell as after relocation. Furthermore, it is found that absence of conducting evictionrnimpact assessment, outdated estimation of value that does not consider the replacementrncost of property, and less attention to on-site relocation of the displacees. Likewise,rnlimitation of clearly stated justification for displacement, absence of comprehensiverncompensation legal framework, lack of judicial review and absence of Human Rightsrninstitution involvement to inspect human rights situation were found in the study area. Inrnaddition, the absence of involvement of pertinent Non-Government Organization/CivilrnSociety Organizations in displacement process, little or no assistance and rehabilitationrnmeasures to the displacees, absence of formal recognition of Internally DisplacedrnPeoples by the Government and national institution (focal point) specific to internallyrndisplaced group were found in the study area. The findings of the study suggests thatrnexperience of the study area deviate from principles set out to displaced peoples, whichrncalls for genuine consultation and participation of displacees, involving Non-GovernmentrnOrganization/Civil Society Organizations and human rights institution, judicial review ofrndisplacement process, and closer relocation site for displaced peoples. Furthermore, the study entails specific policy framework formulation towards rehabilitation and assistance to displacees, as well as, formal recognition and designation of focal point to Internally Displaced Peoples. Accordingly, this study implies the need for the ratification of those conventions devised to manage the issues of the internally displaced peoples