Ethiopia’s elections amid escalating human rights concerns

Ethiopia is set to hold its seventh national election on June 1, as approved by the National Election Board of Ethiopia, despite ongoing internal conflicts and human rights abuses. While the election aims to maintain democratic momentum, conditions are not favorable for free and fair voting. Following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s initial reforms, including the release of political prisoners, internal strife has escalated, including a devastating conflict in Tigray and increasing repression against opposition figures and journalists.

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