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occur, in particular in the context of the recent national elections. 38 However, while
recognizing that the current human rights situation in Ethiopia with regard to political
opposition may still be of concern, the Committee considers that the complainant has not
submitted any evidence that she is, or would be, personally targeted and subjected to torture
or ill-treatment by the State party’s authorities if returned to Ethiopia.
9.
In the light of the above considerations and on the basis of all of the information
submitted by the parties, the Committee considers that the complainant has not adequately
demonstrated the existence of substantial grounds for believing that her return to Ethiopia
would expose her to a real, foreseeable and personal risk of torture, contrary to article 3 of
the Convention.
10.
The Committee, acting under article 22 (7) of the Convention, concludes that the
complainant’s removal to Ethiopia by the State party would not constitute a violation of
article 3 of the Convention.
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African Union Election Observation Mission to the 21 June 2021 General Elections in the Federal
Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, preliminary statement, Addis Ababa, 23 June 2021, para. 3.