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Opposition Presser

The two main opposition parties, the Coalition for Unity and Democracy and the UEDF, held a press conference yesterday. They again rejected the election results and said they wanted to form a National Unity Government with the EPRDF.

That's all very well but I just can't see why the ruling party would agree. According to the National Electoral Board they've already got 296 votes (more than they need for a majority in parliament and enough to form a government).

I guess that Meles and the EPRDF will just ignore the request and where does that leave the opposition? What can and should they do next?





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