AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEthiopia Election Watch: Ethiopia heads to the polls on June 1, but the vote is widely seen as non-competitive as unrest and insecurity keep parts of the country from voting and Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party is expected to dominate. Tigray Representation Crisis: Tigray’s political absence is deepening, with reports that no delegates currently represent the region in federal chambers and fears grow that the 2022 Pretoria peace deal is unraveling. Amhara Violence Disrupts Polls: The electoral board says voting is suspended in multiple districts in Amhara and Tigray due to clashes and “unfavourable conditions,” while militia offensives continue to disrupt election preparations. Forced Conscription Claims: Families in Tigray report children were forcibly conscripted in late May, with Tigray police also said to be involved. Horn-of-Africa Tensions: Analysts link the election to wider regional rivalry, including strained ties involving Eritrea and Sudan, raising concerns that conflict could flare again. Press Freedom Lens: A separate global report notes press freedom has hit a record low, underscoring the risks journalists face in conflict zones.
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