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The vote was a test for Abiy, who came to power in April 2018 after the former prime minister resigned amid widespread protests. Abiy oversaw dramatic political reforms, but critics say he is backtracking from some promises on political and media freedoms. He also has drawn massive international criticism for his handling of the conflict in the Tigray region has that left thousands of people dead.
June’s vote, which had been postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical issues, was largely peaceful but opposition parties decried harassment and intimidation.
Abiy hailed the election as the nation’s first attempt at a free and fair vote, but the United States has called it significantly flawed, citing the detention of some opposition figures and insecurity in parts of Africa’s second most populous country.
Ethiopia’s ruling party cruises to landslide win
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gets second 5-year term By Associated Press
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2 Photos FILE - In this Wednesday, June 16, 2021 file photo, Ethiopia s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks at a final campaign rally at a stadium in the town of Jimma in the southwestern Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Ethiopia s ruling Prosperity Party was declared on Saturday, July 10, 2021 the winner of last month s national election in a landslide, assuring a second term for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. (AP Photo/Mulugeta Ayene, File) Photo Gallery
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party on Saturday was declared the winner of last month’s national election in a landslide, assuring a second five-year term for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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Ethiopia s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, pictured in June, was assured a second term after his Prosperity Party was declared the winner of last month s national election. Mulugeta Ayene/AP
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Ethiopia s ruling Prosperity Party on Saturday was declared the winner of last month s national election in a landslide, assuring a second five-year term for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia said the ruling party won 410 seats out of 436 contested in the federal parliament, which will see dozens of other seats remain vacant after one-fifth of constituencies didn t vote due to unrest or logistical reasons. Ethiopia s new government is expected to be formed in October.
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