The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has suspended eleven political parties for various reasons. Most of the suspended parties failed to meet regular requirements.
The eleven political parties were suspended due to their non compliance with regulatory standards including audits, adherence to general assembly procedures etc. The suspended parties include Wolyata Peoples’ Liberation Movement, Harari Democratic organization, Gedeo People’s Democratic Organization, Geda System for Oromo Liberation Party (Geda Liberation), Gambella National Democratic Movement (GNDM), among others.
These parties will not be able to do any political activities. The Board urged the Joint Council of Political Parties to monitor the banned parties to ensure that they do not engage in any political activity.
Concerns have been raised about the potential chilling effect this suspension may have on civic engagement.
In addition to the suspensions, NEBE announced an increase in fees for political parties seeking temporary and full recognition. The fee for temporary recognition has risen from 100 birr to 15,000 birr, while the fee for full recognition increased from 200 birr to 30,000 birr, effective October 21, 2024.
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