(ENA) The federal and regional security agencies have lauded stakeholders who have contributed their fair share for the peaceful conduct of the 6th general election in Ethiopia. In a press release sent to ENA, the federal and regional state security agencies congratulated all Ethiopians for the successful conclusion of the election. The release added that the […]
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Evaluation Report of OCHA’s Anticipatory Action Trigger: Ethiopia (26 April 2021)
Executive Summary This report aims to identify the strengths and limitations of UN OCHA’s Anticipatory Action trigger in Ethiopia, by examining both the development process and the effectiveness of the trigger mechanism. Key findings focus on 1) streamlining the process for ongoing trigger refinement and development, 2) strengthening top-down/bottom-up linkages between the trigger design and […]
Human Rights Council Begins Interactive Discussion with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on her Annual Report and Concludes Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea
The Human Rights Council this morning began an interactive discussion with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on her annual report after concluding its dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea. It also heard a statement by the Attorney General of Ethiopia. In the discussion with the High Commissioner, […]
Ethiopia elections 2021: PM Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict
(NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopians have been voting in key elections on Monday amid rising tensions and a conflict in the northern Tigray region. This pandemic-delayed poll is Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s first electoral test since coming to power in 2018. But the vote was postponed in Tigray, where the army has been fighting a local force since […]
Ensure All Voters Can Cast Ballots Freely, Peacefully in Ethiopia Elections, Secretary-General Urges, Calling for Rejection of Incitement, Hate Speech
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Ahead of the 21 June elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Secretary-General urges Ethiopian authorities, political leaders, and their supporters to ensure that all voters are able to cast their ballots freely and peacefully. The Secretary-General notes that these […]
Ethiopian Polls Extended as Crowds Wait to Vote
ADDIS ABABA – When the polls were supposed to close Monday in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, election workers said turnout was better than expected, and voting had been conducted safely. But crowds of people still queued, and closing time was extended for hours. Election organizers said logistical problems such as missing poll workers […]