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Draft parties registration law raises controversy

Ethiopian Reporter "A draft political parties registration proclamation has met resistance from the opposition in parliament.

The draft proclamation, which will replace the current one governing the laws of registration, has added articles restricting sources of donation for locally registered parties.

According to the draft proclamation, no party shall accept donations from foreigners, foreign governments, political parties based in other countries, aid organizations, NGOs, faith-based groups or organizations, convicts or unidentified sources."

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