EPRP demands media protections and prisoner release ahead of national elections
via The Reporter Ethiopia12 hours ago7 min read
The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party EPRP is calling for an immediate end to hostilities and the start of government negotiations with armed groups to protect the integrity of the upcoming national elections. The party highlighted increasing pressure on the press, stating that journalists face significant obstacles to transparent reporting on the country’s political landscape. To ensure a democratic process, the EPRP demands the unconditional release of all political prisoners and the presence of international observers to prevent the election from becoming "a joke." Abraham Haimanot, president of the EPRP, outlined these demands in an interview with The Reporter, following the party’s call for public protests across major cities. Abraham emphasized that the government’s willingness to release detainees and engage in dialogue will be a key test for its commitment to a peaceful transition. He stated that while the party is currently involved in the electoral process, its future participation depends on the state creating a conducive and free environment for all political actors. The planned demonstrations aim to pressure the administration to address systemic crises before the polls open, with the goal of preventing a "total national collapse." In a statement issued on April 8, the EPRP accused the government of using the upcoming national election to prolong its term, warning that this would perpetuate the existing system of oppression. The party stated that the current
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