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OSCE/ODIHR publicizes schedule for monitoring upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan and composition of observation mission

29 August 2013 08:44 (UTC +04:00)

According to information, long-term observation mission, headed by Tana de Zulueta, consists of 13 international experts based in Baku. In addition, 30 long-term observers will be deployed throughout the country from 11 September 2013.

Short-term observation mission will arrive in Azerbaijan on October 5. Members of this mission will visit the regions on October 7.

The day after the election, ODIHR will hold a press conference on preliminary findings and conclusions. Short-term mission will leave Azerbaijan on October 11, long-term mission - on October 15.

These missions observe the elections at the invitation of Azerbaijani government.

OSCE/ODIHR short-term mission will include 280 observers.

The OSCE/ODIHR has observed eight elections in Azerbaijan since 1995, including the most recent 2008 presidential election and the 2010 parliamentary elections.