Central Election Commission and OSCE ODHIR election observation mission discuss preparations for 10 January presidential elections

AKIPRESS.COM - Central Election Commission Chair Nurjan Shaildabekova today met with members of OSCE ODIHR limited election observation mission led by Tamas Meszerics to discuss the issues related to ODIHR activities for the 10 January early presidential election.
Nurjan Shaildabekova said the ongoing process of registration of presidential candidates will last until December 14. Election campaigning will start since December 15.
Trainings are held in all regions of the country for law enforcers with OSCE support on prevention of vote buying, abuse of administrative resources during elections.
The ODIHR election observation mission consists of a core team of 13 experts based in Bishkek and 22 long-term observers, who will be deployed throughout the country from 15 December, Tamas Meszeric said.
The mission will assess whether the elections are held in line with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, as well as with national legislation. Observers will closely monitor fundamental aspects of the elections such as voter registration, campaign activities, the work of the election administration and relevant government bodies, election-related legislation and its implementation, and the resolution of election-related disputes. The mission will also monitor media coverage of the campaign.
An interim report will be published to update the public and media during the course of the observation. The day after the elections, ODIHR's preliminary findings and conclusions will be presented at a press conference. A final report summing up the observation and making recommendations for improvements will be published approximately two months after the end of the election process.