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An Overview of Five Notable Political Coalitions Formed in Ethiopia Over the Last 30 Years
BBC · 3 days ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
A review of five major political coalitions and alliances formed in Ethiopia over the past four decades, including the recently announced 'Cooperation for Survival' alliance.
- Seven armed groups with diverse interests formed the 'Cooperation for Survival' coalition to remove the federal government and establish an inclusive transitional government.
- The 'Cooperation for Survival' coalition includes the Amhara Fano National Movement, TPLF, OLA, ONLF, Afar National Revolutionary Democratic Front, Benishangul People's Liberation Movement, and Gumuz People's Democratic Movement.
- The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front was established in May 1989 as a coalition of four ethnic-based organizations and governed for 27 years before dissolving into the Prosperity Party.
- The Coalition for Unity and Democracy emerged during the 2005 elections as a major opposition force, winning all Addis Ababa seats before its leaders were imprisoned following post-election unrest.
- The United Ethiopian Democratic Forces participated in the 2005 elections, uniting various opposition parties with strong bases in Oromia and southern Ethiopia.
- The Coalition of Ethiopian Federalist Forces was formed in late 2019 in Mekelle by the TPLF and other parties to defend the federal system, but later faced internal divisions and dissolution.
- The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity was formed for the 7th general election by five parties, winning a small number of seats but refusing to take them before eventually fading from active politics.
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