The Carter Centre has launched a limited
international election observation mission ahead of the August 11 General
election and national referendum on the Bill of Rights.
Center field office Director RACHEL FOWLER says the
mission will be led by former Prime Minister and Acting President of Burundi
SYLVIE KINIGI.
She says an additional four medium term observers
have been deployed to assess electoral preparations and development on the
provincial level and will be joined by additional observers on the Election
Day.
Ms. FOWLER says the Mission is accredited by the
electoral commission of Zambia to observe the general elections and the
national referendum.
She says members of the mission will hold regular
meetings with election key stakeholders including members of the international
community.
She has further indicated that carter’s election
mission is limited in nature and will not offer a comprehensive assessment of
the electoral process and Election Day proceedings.
She says the mission will focus on the legal
framework, election administration, general election political environment,
electoral violence, and resolution of any electoral disputes.
Ms. FOWLER adds that the center assesses the electoral
process based on Zambia’s national legal framework and its obligations for
democratic elections contained in regional and international agreements.
This is contained in a statement released to the Developmental Journalist in Lusaka today.
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