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ODIHR/ US Embassy report, ultimatum to political parties: Implement recommendations

2023-10-03 17:13:00, Aktualitet CNA
ODIHR/ US Embassy report, ultimatum to political parties: Implement
US Embassy in Tirana

The US Embassy in Tirana has reacted to the OSCE-ODIHR report on the May 14 local elections.

The embassy says it welcomes the findings outlining areas for continuous improvement as well as shortcomings in the election.

Also, the US urges political parties to implement recommendations related to misuse of state resources, allegations of vote buying, secrecy of voting and prevention of voter intimidation, as well as pressure on public sector employees and voters.

“The US Embassy welcomes ODIHR's latest report on the May 14 local elections that outlines areas for continued improvement as well as shortcomings. The United States urges the government, political parties and state institutions to implement ODIHR's recommendations, which include the misuse of state resources at the central and local levels, allegations of vote-buying by all parties, taking measures to ensure the secrecy of voting and preventing voter intimidation, as well as pressure on public sector employees and voters. The report also emphasized the need to ensure the proper implementation of the right to information law, the decriminalization of defamation, and the support of independent journalism. The United States supports the commitment to address all ODIHR recommendations,





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