Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections
Summary
Ethiopia has started parliamentary and regional elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party expected to win easily. However, millions of people in areas affected by conflict cannot vote, and some critics say Ahmed has imprisoned opponents and increased his control.Key Facts
- Ethiopia is holding parliamentary and regional elections.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is likely to win by a large margin.
- Millions of people in regions with ongoing conflicts are not allowed to vote.
- Some critics accuse Prime Minister Ahmed of jailing political opponents.
- There are concerns that the Prime Minister is centralizing power in his hands.
- The election excludes voters in conflict-hit areas, reducing participation.
- This is a significant political event in Ethiopia’s current government.
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