Ethiopia delays elections by 2 weeks
Due to logistical constraints, 6th parliamentary polls will take place on June 21 instead of June 5, says National Electoral Board
2021-05-20 20:21:13
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia
Ethiopia on Thursday announced delaying the much-anticipated 6th parliamentary elections by two weeks due to logistical and workforce constraints.
The National Electoral Board said in a statement on Thursday the elections will take place on June 21 instead of June 5.
This came amid heightened electoral campaigning by more than 46 political parties and hundreds of independent candidates vying for the 547-seat House of People s Representatives, the lower house of parliament, as well as for seats in regional councils.
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