Azerbaijan's Ombudsman Confirms Successful Municipal Elections With No Violations
Date
1/30/2025 7:07:40 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Akbar Novruz
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Azerbaijan's Commissioner for Human Rights, Sabina Aliyeva, has
confirmed that the recent municipal elections held across the
country were conducted in a Democratic and transparent manner, with
no violations observed.
According to Azernews , the Ombudsman provided a
statement on January 29, detailing the extensive observations
carried out during the elections. A total of 72 employees from the
Ombudsman's office, including staff from the Nakhchivan Autonomous
Republic, conducted monitoring at 708 polling stations across 101
electoral districts, including Baku, 37 other cities, and
districts, as well as the Training and Education Center of the
Azerbaijan Army and 16 penitentiary institutions.
Aliyeva emphasized that the necessary conditions for voters were
in place at polling stations, in line with the country's election
laws, and no complaints or appeals regarding electoral rights
violations were received on election day. Observers interacted with
members of precinct election commissions, other observers, and
voters, all of whom shared positive feedback about the process.
The Ombudsman noted that the elections were held in accordance
with international standards, and citizens' right to vote was fully
upheld. The statement concluded with the affirmation that the
municipal elections were free, fair, and orderly.
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