{"id":2861,"date":"2026-06-02T11:29:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2861"},"modified":"2026-06-02T11:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:29:26","slug":"ethiopians-demonstrate-resilience-and-commitment-to-democracy-through-the-ballot-box-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/ethiopians-demonstrate-resilience-and-commitment-to-democracy-through-the-ballot-box-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopians Demonstrate Resilience and Commitment to Democracy Through the Ballot Box: Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/711643527_1024267016636752_9068492637507161098_n-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/711643527_1024267016636752_9068492637507161098_n-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/711643527_1024267016636752_9068492637507161098_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/711643527_1024267016636752_9068492637507161098_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/711643527_1024267016636752_9068492637507161098_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-June 2,2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated that the people of Ethiopia, who have endured pressure, intimidation, and attempts to deny them their democratic rights under the guise of others claiming to know what is best for them, have today demonstrated through action their resilience, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message shared on her social media page this evening, Mayor Adanech noted that the impressive voter turnout witnessed from the early hours of election day continued throughout the day, with long queues remaining visible at polling stations even into the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She further stated that the strong public participation in the electoral process reflects the people&#8217;s steadfast faith in democracy and their determination to shape the future of their country through the ballot box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/712429304_1024267096636744_7035997980093174617_n-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/712429304_1024267096636744_7035997980093174617_n-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/712429304_1024267096636744_7035997980093174617_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/712429304_1024267096636744_7035997980093174617_n-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/712429304_1024267096636744_7035997980093174617_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also stated that it is clear that any party elected by the people and assuming public office in this historic journey of loyalty and democratic consolidation will bear a heavy national responsibility and a strong commitment, guided by the great public trust placed in them, steadfast purpose, and faith in democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-June 2,2026 Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated that the people of Ethiopia, who have endured pressure, intimidation, and attempts to deny them their democratic rights under the guise of others claiming to know what is best for them, have today demonstrated through action their resilience, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to democracy. 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