Ethiopia Opposition Party Calls for Nationwide Protest Before Monday Elections
An opposition party has urged a nationwide protest ahead of Ethiopia's general elections scheduled for Monday. The national election board has not approved the protest.
France 24An opposition party in Ethiopia has called for a nationwide protest ahead of general elections set for Monday. The party described the vote as undemocratic. The national election board has not approved the protest.
Opposition parties have stated they fear for their safety in the period before the vote. France 24 correspondent Tom Canetti reported from Addis Ababa that tensions are high ahead of the elections.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Monday
Ethiopia holds general elections.
1 sourceFrance 24 - Before Monday
Opposition party calls for nationwide protest.
1 sourceFrance 24 - Before Monday
National election board does not approve the protest.
1 sourceFrance 24
Potential Impact
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Unapproved protest may lead to enforcement action by authorities.
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Opposition parties report concerns over safety before the vote.
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