Press Release (2005)139 8 Nov. 2005

Statement by the Secretary General on the Parliamentary Elections in Azerbaijan The International Election Observer Mission’s initial conclusions that, despite some improvement, a number of OSCE commitments and Council of Europe standards for democratic elections were not met, are cause for concern. Shortcomings in the election process should be thoroughly and urgently investigated and corrective measures should be taken.

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