Ethiopians choose local officials in vote marred by opposition boycott
International Herald Tribune - April 20, 2008
Ethiopians chose local representatives Sunday in nationwide elections marred by a boycott by the two largest opposition parties and criticized by a prominent international human rights group ...
"Our hopes and aspirations for democracy have been dashed," said Bulcha Demeksa, head of the Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement. He was speaking last week as he announced his party would boycott the second round of voting. Read More.