Debate among parties indicates free, peaceful, fair democratic election process: residents
Addis Ababa, April 25, 2010 (Addis Ababa) Some residents of the Addis Ababa City said they have observed that the debate among political parties significantly contributes to make the election process peaceful, fair, free and democratic as it is being held on various topics as per the election code of conduct governing political parties.

Joint councils help to make forthcoming elections peaceful, democratic
ababor Zone, April 6, 2010 (Mettu) - Joint councils formed by political parties contesting in the forthcoming national elections will help to further strengthen relations among parties and make the elections peaceful and democratic, Bedele area election coordination office in Illuababor Zone of Oromia State said.

Over 1.8 mln voters registered in Somali region: NEBE
jijiga, April 4, 2010 (jijiga) - More than 1.8 million electorates have registered so far to cast their votes in the upcoming fourth national election in Somali regional state, State’s branch office of the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said.
European Union to Send Monitors to Ethiopia Vote, Lawmaker Says

March 30 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union will send a team of observers to monitor Ethiopia’s May 23 national elections, amid complaints by opposition parties that the vote won’t be free and fair, a European lawmaker said.