Politics
Displaced Raya Residents in Kobo Demand Halt to Exclusive Election Process
Deutsche Welle · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
Displaced residents from six Raya areas living in Kobo held a peaceful protest demanding a halt to what they describe as an exclusive and non-neutral election process for their provisional administration.
- Displaced residents from six Raya areas living in Kobo held a peaceful protest against the ongoing provisional transitional administration election.
- The protesting groups include individuals displaced from Alamata, Wofla, Bala Raya, Raya-Alamata, Zata, and Korem over the past year.
- Protesters stated that the election process lacks inclusiveness and neutrality, operating in a way that excludes the displaced population.
- Demonstrators urged the federal government to intervene, reconsider the process, and ensure displaced citizens can return home and participate meaningfully.
- Participants cited security concerns and the presence of armed groups as barriers preventing them from returning to their homes.
- Protest coordinator Iyasu Tareke clarified that they do not oppose establishing a transitional administration, but object to the exclusive and non-transparent manner in which it is being structured.
- Biruk Gizaw, heading the federal government-backed committee overseeing the election, stated that efforts are being made to ensure the process is free and independent.
- Biruk noted that the election timeline was extended by six days to allow displaced residents to return and participate, adding that a significant federal police presence is deployed to maintain security.
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