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Ethiopia's Sidama Vote Overwhelmingly for Independence

Residents of Ethiopia's Sidama zone have voted in favour of a new federal region, with about 98.5% choosing autonomous rule, the country's electoral board says. Voter turnout was 99.8%.

Ethiopia: Sidama Vote Overwhelmingly for Independence

DW, 23 November 2019

Ethiopia's Sidama people have voted in favor of autonomous rule by a huge margin. The result may inspire other groups to push for autonomy in Africa's second-most populous nation. Read more »

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First-time voter Mehret Beyeyne registers for a referendum which is to determine if her ethnic group, the Sidamas, will have their own semi-autonomous state in Ethiopia.

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An Ethiopian flag marks a polling booth in the regional capital Hawassa.

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Dr Tiro (left, wearing a cap) and other activists of the pro-Sidama independence group Ejjeetto meet to discuss their communication strategy.

Ethiopia: Sidama Vote First Step in Long Process of Change

The Conversation Africa, 21 November 2019

The Sidama people of Ethiopia have, for the first time ever, been given the opportunity to vote for their autonomy. If a majority vote in favour, it will mean they can carve an… Read more »
Ethiopia: Sidamas Prepare to Vote On Regional Independence

DW, 18 November 2019

Residents of Ethiopia's Sidama zone are set to vote in a referendum to decide if they want to become the country's tenth semi-autonomous state. The Sidamas have been campaigning… Read more »
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, a Growing Clamour for Ethnic Autonomy

The New Humanitarian, 7 November 2019

'It will be good to have independence - the constitution gives us the right.' Read more »
Ethiopia: Sidama to Decide On Statehood

Reporter, 9 November 2019

The registration of voters for the Sidama referendum started on Thursday November 2, 2019. According to multiple sources from the area, the process is being conducted peacefully… Read more »

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