693:, on 13 April 2010 the U.S. State Department issued a travel alert "before and after national parliamentary elections scheduled for May 23, 2010, and recommends against all but essential travel to Ethiopia during this period." The travel alert pointed out that "U.S. citizens ... maintain a high level of security awareness at all times and avoid political rallies, demonstrations, and crowds of any kind. U.S. citizens should avoid polling places on election day, and be aware that authorities will strictly enforce specific prohibitions such as photography at polling stations."
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European Union both
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1218:"Potential For Violence Shadows Ethiopia's 2010 Election"
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1507:"Ethiopia ruling party, allies win 99% of vote: result"
1283:"Meles Zenawi's party 'leads' in Ethiopia's election"
1241:"US concerned at restrictions on Ethiopia opposition"
1537:"Ethiopia court rejects final poll result challenge"
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1449:"Ethiopia Opposition Leaders Call for New Vote"
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1571:"Candidate Is Stabbed to Death in Ethiopia"
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