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International standards unevenly implemented during local elections in Moldova
Publishing date: 4 June 2007
Content type: Press release
What we do: Elections
CHISINAU, 4 June 2007- An international election observation mission in Moldova noted that the elections were generally well administered, but that some aspects of the electoral process fell short of international commitments on democratic elections.
ODIHR Director offers co-operation with Turkmenistan on elections, rule of law and human rights
Publishing date: 22 May 2007
Content type: Press release
What we do: Elections, Rule of law
ASHGABAD, 22 May 2007- Amb. Christian Strohal, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, expressed hope today that Turkmenistan authorities would be ready to co-operate on election issues, rule of law and human rights...
ODIHR sends team to assess parliamentary elections in Ireland
Publishing date: 18 May 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WARSAW, 18 May 2007- The OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) deployed an Election Assessment Mission to Ireland today for the 24 May parliamentary elections. The deployment follows an invitation from the Irish Government.
Armenian poll demonstrates progress, observers say
Publishing date: 13 May 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
YEREVAN, 13 May 2007- The International Election Observation Mission for the 12 May parliamentary elections in Armenia concluded that the elections demonstrated improvement from previous ones and were largely in accordance with...
International election observers to hold press conference in Yerevan Sunday
Publishing date: 11 May 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
YEREVAN, 11 May 2007- The International Election Observation Mission deployed to monitor the 12 May parliamentary elections in Armenia will announce its preliminary findings and conclusions at a news conference on Sunday...
OSCE election body concerned about Armenia's refusal to issue visas to observers
Publishing date: 7 May 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WARSAW, 7 May 2007- The Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Ambassador Christian Strohal, said today he was concerned about visa problems that some official election observers face in Armenia.
OSCE/ODIHR opens observation mission in Moldova
Publishing date: 26 April 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections