Tigray was excluded from voting.
Parts of Amhara and Oromia were unable to participate due to insecurity.
Millions of citizens have effectively been left without a voice in choosing their representatives.
#RepresentationMatters@_AfricanUnion@UN. @
https://t.co/1rE57fKQWO
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A national parliament derives legitimacy from national participation.
When entire constituencies & millions of citizens are excluded, concerns about democratic legitimacy cannot be ignored.
#ElectionIntegrity#Democracy@ymahmoudali@antonioguterres https://t.co/0c6EqhMsgz
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For security concerns, Voting was suspended in parts of Amhara & Oromia
If citizens cannot safely vote, campaign, or organize, the question is not who wins.
The question is whether the process is genuinely democratic.
#ElectionIntegrity@hrw@RSFUSA https://t.co/0c6EqhMsgz
↪️ Democracy is not just about counting votes.
It is also about ensuring that every citizen has representation.
If millions cannot participate, a fundamental question arises:
Who represents the excluded?
#ElectionIntegrity@AsstSecStateAF@StateDept@UNHumanRights
📢 The international community must look beyond election-day headlines and assess whether the conditions for a genuinely free and fair election exist.
Democracy is a process,not a photo opportunity.
#EthiopiaElection2026@ymahmoudali@UN@getish_desta@AP https://t.co/AFhunCxaMS
Journalists report intimidation, detentions, censorship, and pressure to self-censor.
When reporters cannot investigate freely, citizens cannot make informed choices.
Freedom of the press is not separate from democracy—it is democracy.
@UNDPPA. @
The world should measure 🇪🇹 ’s democratic progress not only by turnout figures or official results, but by whether every citizen can participate freely, safely, and equally.
That is the standard that matters.
#JusticeForTigray@_AfricanUnion@UN
📢 Across 🇪🇹millions remain affected by conflict,displacement,insecurity,& political restrictions.
Many communities are focused on survival,not campaigning.
Democracy cannot flourish where citizens are struggling simply to live safely.
@UN@UNOSAPG@hrw https://t.co/7JenKXC6xY
🧵: Democracy is more than putting ballots in boxes.
A credible election requires:
• Security
• Freedom of expression
• Independent media
• Political competition
• Equal participation
#SustainablePeace@_AfricanUnion@UN@EU_Commission@Babby_1212
📢 The world should not reduce 🇪🇹 ’s future to a single election day.
The real test is whether the country is moving toward:
Accountability
Rule of law
Reconciliation
Human rights
Inclusive governance
@_AfricanUnion@UN@EU_Commission@getish_desta@USUN https://t.co/7JenKXC6xY
🧵: Democracy is more than putting ballots in boxes.
A credible election requires:
• Security
• Freedom of expression
• Independent media
• Political competition
• Equal participation
#SustainablePeace@_AfricanUnion@UN@EU_Commission
The world should not reduce 🇪🇹 ’s future to a single election day.
The real test is whether the country is moving toward:
• Accountability
• Rule of law
• Reconciliation
• Human rights
• Inclusive governance
@_AfricanUnion@UN@EU_Commission. @