BAEtiopia's ruling party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, retained a strong majority in parliamentary elections, with over 94% voter turnout reported. The election took place amid tensions and pressure on opposition groups, with 143 polling stations closed in the regions of Oromia and Amhara due to conflicts and instability. The Tigray region was again excluded from the elections, continuing its six-year absence from federal representation. Election observers from the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development were largely restricted to the capital, Addis Ababa, leading to criticism over insufficient deployment across the country. Opposition figures criticized the elections as neither free nor fair, arguing they lacked legitimacy and could further destabilize the already fragile nation.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the election results, including both the ruling party's victory and criticisms from opposition groups. It reports on the high voter turnout, regional conflicts affecting polling, and the exclusion of Tigray, while quoting both official statements and critic
