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      21 June 2021 General elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

      Event
      21 June 2021 General elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
      حزيران/يونيو 20, 2021 - 08:00 - حزيران/يونيو 21, 2021 - 17:00
      Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
      Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      Yesterday’s meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members of the mission.
      Yesterday’s meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members of the mission.
      Yesterday’s meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members of the mission.
      Yesterday’s meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members of the mission.
      The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Ms. Birtukan Mideksa. The meeting was to get a briefing on the level of preparedness for the 21 June 2021 General elections in Ethiopia.
      The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Ms. Birtukan Mideksa. The meeting was to get a briefing on the level of preparedness for the 21 June 2021 General elections in Ethiopia.
      AU Head of Election Observation Mission  H. E Olesegun Obasanjo meeting with the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (ECZEMA), Dr. Berhanu Nega. ECZEMA is one of the largest opposition party in Ethiopia.
      AU Head of Election Observation Mission  H. E Olesegun Obasanjo meeting with the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (ECZEMA), Dr. Berhanu Nega. ECZEMA is one of the largest opposition party in Ethiopia.

      Media Advisory:

      WHAT: Press Conference to release the Preliminary Statement of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), following the political election held on 21 June 2021 in Ethiopia

      WHEN: Wednesday 23 June 2021

      TIME: 2:00 pm (EAT)

      WHERE: Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

      VENUE: Main Ball Room

      Find out more here,/a>

      Media Advisory
      Media Advisory (EN) - Preliminary Statement
      Event References
      Press Conference on the Preliminary Statement of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      Press Release References
      Preliminary Statement: African Union Election Observation Mission to the 21 June 2021 General Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
      Meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members
      The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Ms. Birtukan Mideksa.
      The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Chief Justice Meaza Ashenafi.
      The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Minister of Defense, Hon. Kenea Yadeta, and Commissioner-General of the Ethiopian Federal Police, Demelash Gebremichael, to discuss issues relating to security
      AU Head of Election Observation Mission H. E Olesegun Obasanjo meeting with the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (ECZEMA), Dr. Berhanu Nega.
      The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the leader of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), Dr. Merera. The OFC has opted to boycott the 21 June 2021 elections.
      Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the delegation of IRI-NDI International Election Observation Mission to Ethiopia 2021 General elections.
      Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, granting interview to the media about the general impression of the mission on the preparation for and conduct of the 21 June 2021 General elections.
      The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, interacting with a first time voter.
      The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, paid a visit to the data centre of the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organization for Elections (CECOE).
      Long queues observed in some polling stations even at closing time. NEBE officials assured that all voters on the line at close of polls will be given opportunity to cast ballots.
      Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, observing the close of polls, which has now been extended to 9:00PM.
      Post-election meeting of the Head of AU election observation mission to Ethiopia, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, with the EU Delegation and EU Ambassadors accredited to Ethiopia.
      Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      Deployment of African Union Long-Term Observers to the General Elections in Ethiopia

      Event Documents

      • Media Advisory
      • Attachments
      Media Advisory (EN) - Preliminary Statement

      Event References

      • Press Releases
      • Events
      Preliminary Statement: African Union Election Observation Mission to the 21 June 2021 General Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
      Preliminary Statement of the AUEOM to the General Elections in Ethiopia
      2021-06-23
      Meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members
      Head of AUEOM meeting with the President of Ethiopia H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde
      2021-06-19
      The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Ms. Birtukan Mideksa. The meeting was to get a briefing on the level of preparedness for the 21 June 2021 General elections in Ethiopia.
      Head of AUEOM meeting Chairperson of the National Election Board, Ms Birtukan
      2021-06-19
      The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Chief Justice Meaza Ashenafi.
      Head of AUEOM meeting the President of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Meaza
      2021-06-20
      The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Minister of Defense, Hon. Kenea Yadeta, and Commissioner-General of the Ethiopian Federal Police, Demelash Gebremichael, to discuss issues relating to security
      Head of AUEOM meeting Minister of Defense and Police Commissioner-General
      2021-06-20
      AU Head of Election Observation Mission  H. E Olesegun Obasanjo meeting with the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (ECZEMA), Dr. Berhanu Nega. ECZEMA is one of the largest opposition party in Ethiopia.
      Head of AUEOM meeting with the leader of ECZEMA, Dr. Berhanu Nega
      2021-06-19
      The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the leader of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), Dr. Merera. The OFC has opted to boycott the 21 June 2021 elections.
      Head of AUEOM meeting leader of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), Dr. Merera
      2021-06-19
      Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the delegation of IRI-NDI International Election Observation Mission to Ethiopia 2021 General elections. The objective of meeting is to exchange views on the preparation and overall context of the 21 June 2021 elections.
      Head of AUEOM meeting with the delegation of IRI-NDI International EOM
      2021-06-20
      Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, granting interview to the media about the general impression of the mission on the preparation for and conduct of the 21 June 2021 General elections.
      Head of AUEOM, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, granting interview to the media
      2021-06-21
      The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, interacting with a first time voter.
      The Head of AU election observation mission interacting with a first time voter.
      2021-06-21
      The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, paid a visit to the data centre of the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organization for Elections (CECOE). The visit was to get update on the work of domestic observer group.
      AUEOM visit to data centre of the Coalition of Ethiopian CSO for elections CECOE
      2021-06-21
      Long queues observed in some polling stations even at closing time. NEBE officials assured that all voters on the line at close of polls will be given opportunity to cast ballots.
      AUEOM: Long queues observed in some polling stations even at closing time
      2021-06-21
      Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, observing the close of polls, which has now been extended to 9:00PM.
      AUEOM: observing the close of polls, which has now been extended to 9:00PM.
      2021-06-21
      Post-election meeting of the Head of AU election observation mission to Ethiopia, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, with the EU Delegation and EU Ambassadors accredited to Ethiopia.
      Head of AUEOM meeting with the EU Delegation and EU Ambassadors
      2021-06-22
      Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      وصول رئيس بعثة الاتحاد الافريقي لمراقبة الانتخابات إلى إثيوبيا
      2021-06-18
      Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      Arrival of the Head of the AU Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      2021-06-18
      Deployment of African Union Long-Term Observers to the General Elections in Ethiopia
      Deployment of AU Long-Term Observers to the General Elections in Ethiopia
      2021-06-04
      Press Conference on the Preliminary Statement of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      Invitation to Representatives of the Media
      2021-06-23

      Event Images

      • Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
      • Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      • Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      • Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      • Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      • African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      • African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      • African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
      • Yesterday’s meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members of the mission.
      • Yesterday’s meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members of the mission.
      • Yesterday’s meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members of the mission.
      • Yesterday’s meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members of the mission.
      • The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Ms. Birtukan Mideksa. The meeting was to get a briefing on the level of preparedness for the 21 June 2021 General elections in Ethiopia.
      • The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Ms. Birtukan Mideksa. The meeting was to get a briefing on the level of preparedness for the 21 June 2021 General elections in Ethiopia.
      • AU Head of Election Observation Mission  H. E Olesegun Obasanjo meeting with the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (ECZEMA), Dr. Berhanu Nega. ECZEMA is one of the largest opposition party in Ethiopia.
      • AU Head of Election Observation Mission  H. E Olesegun Obasanjo meeting with the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (ECZEMA), Dr. Berhanu Nega. ECZEMA is one of the largest opposition party in Ethiopia.
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