Somali Regional State
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News: Voters in Somali State cast ballots for incumbent candidates after withdrawal of three opposition parties
Somali State Deputy President Mustefa Omer casting ballot in an election only his party is taking part. Picture: Somali Regional…
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News: Electoral board unveils new date for Southwest referendum, elections in Somali & Harari regions
Residents of Angolela Tera Woreda, Amhara region lining up to vote in the first round of National elections that took…
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News: Some 2.4 m people in need of aid in Somali Region: UN
Qoloji IDP camp in Somali region. Picture: Somali Region News Addis Abeba, August 17/2021 – The UN country team in…
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News: Somali regional gov’t blames Afar forces for violence, demands swift response from Fed. gov’t; Afar regional gov’t dismisses claims as propaganda
By Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan Addis Abeba, July 27/2021 – Violence once again hit the border area between Afar and Somali…
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News: NEBE postpones voters’ registration; no registration so far in all four zones in Wellega, Oromia due to security
Voters queuing to get registered in Yeka Abado voters registration station in the capital Addis Abeba Addis Abeba, April 24/2021…
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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: Leaders of Afar & Somali regions agree to “immediately resolve” ongoing conflict
The meeting was held at the Federal Ministry of Peace in Addis Abeba. Picture: Ministry of Peace By Bileh Jelan…
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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: 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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