OCSE PA Vice Chairwoman: Belarus elections fell short of OSCE standards

Despite "partial improvements", the elections in Belarus fell short of OSCE standards, Ann-Marie Lizin, Vice Chairwoman of the OSCE Parliamentary Assmebly and the head of OSCE observers at Belarus election, said during a press conference on September 29 in Minsk. She said that ahead of the polls, the Belarusian authorities had sent several clear signals that they were interested in improving the electoral laws. But despite some improvements, the polls did not meet OSCE standards, stressed Ms Lizin.

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