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Africa-Press<\/a> – Ethiopia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>June 22\/2021 (ENA) Three individuals were sentenced and fined for allegedly trying to disrupt the voting in Ewa Woreda of Fiti-Resu Zone in Afar Region, according to police.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, the 6th General Election concluded peacefully in the region, it was learned.<\/p>\n

Afar Region Police Commissioner General, Alidini Alesa told ENA that the individuals attempted to incite riots by acting as election observers without legal recognition or representation at a polling station in Ewa Woreda.<\/p>\n

The culprits were then charged with attempting to disrupt the voting.<\/p>\n

Ewa Woreda Court that heard the case subsequently sentenced the three individuals to one year each in prison and fine of 1,000 Birr.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the 6th General Election, the commissioner general said the election concluded peacefully and thanked security forces, religious leaders, elders and other members of the community for their contributions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ethiopia. June 22\/2021 (ENA) Three individuals were sentenced and fined for allegedly trying to disrupt the voting in Ewa Woreda of Fiti-Resu Zone in Afar Region, according to police. Otherwise, the 6th General Election concluded peacefully in the region, it was learned. 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