Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate

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Ethiopians are voting in parliamentary and regional elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party expected to win amidst ongoing insecurity that has prevented voting in parts of Tigray and Amhara regions. The elections aim to consolidate Abiy's power, though opposition parties accuse the government of undermining their activities and human rights groups cite a reversal of democratic gains.

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Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.

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