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350 OCSE representatives to observe Kyrgyz elections

Kyrgyzstan Materials 19 October 2011 18:08 (UTC +04:00)
A total of 350 short-term OSCE observers will observe the presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan, scheduled for Oct. 30, 2011
350 OCSE representatives to observe Kyrgyz elections

Azerbaijan, Baku, Oct. 19 / Trend, V. Zhavoronkova/

A total of 350 short-term OSCE observers will observe the presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan, scheduled for Oct. 30, 2011, KyrTAG reported on Wednesday.

The observation mission will last from Oct. 29 to 31.

OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission head Cornelia Jonker said OSCE is interested in transparency of election process and holding it in line with international standards.

She said along with short-term observation mission, which includes policy, elections and media analysts, the OSCE mission has 28 long-term observers, dispatched to all regions of Kyrgyzstan.

"The long-term observers will closely work with country's officials, media, international organizations and local government bodies during the elections," Jonker added.

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