Ethiopia Elections 2021
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Analysis: Once hailed as peaceful Somali region embroiled in election fiasco, poor human rights handling of detainees
A tale of two stories. Right: A man seen registering to vote for elections in Somali region. Picture posted by…
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News: Harari National Congress says decision by Electoral Board ‘Not acceptable’
A press conference after decision by Harari National congress Picture: Harari Region Communication Bureau. By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba,…
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Analysis: Violence once again leaves scores of civilian casualties as Afar, Somali regions continue to trade blame
By Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan Addis Abeba, April 7, 2021 – Reports of renewed bouts of violence along the border areas…
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News: Defendants, prosecutor and a judge no show at hearing in Eskinder Nega’s file
Eskinder Nega, Founder of the opposition party Balederas for Genuine Democracy. By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, April 6, 2021…
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News: As election draws near, Ethiopia grabbles with Covid-19 spike
Picture: Ethiopian Press Agency By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, April 6, 2021 – A year after Ethiopia recorded its…
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News: Electoral board invalidates decisions made at the general assembly called by the OLF’s splinter group
Ararso Bikila (far right) and Qejela Merdesa (second from left) at the general assembly held on March13, 2021. Picture: Social…
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News: “Border demarcation not our responsibility,” Electoral Board tells Somali Region
Birtukan Mideksa, Chairwoman of the NEBE. Picture: NEBE Archive By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba March 26, 2021 – The…
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News: Somali region asks Electoral Board to reverse decision to call off polling stations; says will find it hard to partake in election
Mustefe Omer, President of Somali Regional State By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, March 25/2021 – In a letter addressed…
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News: Electoral Board calls off registration in 30 polling stations listed in eight Kebeles under Somali region after complaint from Afar region
Birtukan Mideksa, Chairwoman of NEBE. Picture: NEBE-Archive Addis Abeba, March 24/2021 – In a notice published today, the National Electoral…
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