In preparations to the upcoming May 2020 national election, the former members of the opposition party, Unity for Democracy and Justice (Andinet), G7 Patriots and five other opposition political parties have merged forming a new political party. The new political party will be focusing on bringing social justice in Ethiopia and has presence in 312 weredas (districts) of the country. Among the members of the new opposition party include, Patriots G7, Semayawi, Gambella Regional Movement, All Ethiopia Democracy, Ethiopian Democracy and two other opposition political parties. Before launching the new party, the opposition parties have dissolved their previous political organizations. The draft political program shows that the party labeled as Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice will advance citizen politics in Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News May 09, 2019 18:11 UTC