Amid a bloody war and significant instability, Ethiopians are heading to the polls

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Ethiopians are voting in elections amid a bloody conflict in the country's northern Tigray region and a highly polarised political atmosphere. Here's why it's significant.

After two postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later for logistical challenges, millions of Ethiopians go to the polls on Monday. Held in the midst of historic domestic challenges – not least a war in Tigray region and instability in Western Oromia region – this election will be significant for several reasons.Elections alone do not guarantee strong democratic progress.

It is to be remembered that the liberation front was declared a terrorist group by the House of Represenatives. The former regional party was the dominant force in the country’s governing coalition for 27 years – Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front – until 2018.This has been triggered by all-time high ethnic polarisation and ethnic conflicts. These cannot be wholly blamed on the current government as they have historical roots.

In existence for 30 years, the House of Federation is considered ineffective even in dealing with its core mandates. Ethnic polarisation is the reason why many opposition parties are not fielding candidates across many constituencies outside their bastions. Even if they fielded candidates, the costs would outweigh benefits due to the volatile nature of ethnic animosities in some parts of the country.

 

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“Significant” ? The author is feeble , one-sided with Tigray abomination. 👇🏽

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