Article 466 — Disturbance and Prevention of Electoral Meetings

and Proceedings. (1) Whoever in any way improperly prevents, disturbs, obstructs or interrupts authorized civic or electoral meetings, or polling or elections duly held under the supervision of competent authorities, is punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding one year, and fine not exceeding one thousand Birr. (2) Where violence is used against persons or property, or where brawls or riotous disturbances are fomented, the relevant provisions apply concurrently.