The church of Abraha & Atsbeha in Tigray is one of the oldest rock-hewn churches in the world. It was built in honour of brothers Emperor Ezana (Abraha) and Emperor Sezana (Atsbeha) first christian rulers of Axumite Empire, who made christianity state religion.
WATCH: #Addis_Standard journalist questions AU Election Observation Mission head Uhuru Kenyatta on #Tigray’s exclusion from Ethiopia’s 1 June general elections, concerns over media freedom, and the competitiveness of the polls.
Kenyatta said election board has indicated it is prepared to conduct elections in Tigray and other constituencies excluded from voting once security conditions permit.
He did not, however, directly address questions regarding the shrinking media freedom and regulatory actions taken against media outlets.
(Video: Addis Standard)
Ethiopia: Regime-backed mass killings of Amhara communities in the Arsi Zone of Oromia Region reportedly continue. More than 50 Amharas have been killed, hundreds displaced, and an Ethiopian Orthodox church burned.
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@martinplaut Uhuru witnessing speeches were probably printed and laminated long before the election day. After all he is friend of Abiy and why wait for the votes when the script is already finished? 😊
@martinplaut In my opinion, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, is responsible for serious violence against the Tigray people. I also believe that many people are not telling the truth about this issue.
“As an Ethiopian friend told me: “There is no public appetite for an election that everyone knows who will win. Multiple videos have been circulating showing election supervisors filling out votes in bulk.”
“Another friend explained to me how even in Addis voters were kept waiting long into the night as the electronic voting system did not work.”