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Ethiopia heads to the polls: Elections under the shadow of war and dissent
Ethiopia is holding its seventh General Elections on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Prosperity Party expected to win. Critics highlight concerns over restricted press freedom and political dissent, while 70% of the country remains affected by armed conflict, raising doubts about the election's democratic integrity.
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