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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
The
Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States
(EOM/OAS) in Haiti welcomes that the Electoral Provisional Council (CEP)
is working to adopt most recommendations issued by the Independent
Electoral Evaluation Commission and by national and international
observers to provide all parties better guarantees ahead of the
presidential run-off, announced for
January 24.
The Mission takes note that, amongst other measures, the number of
party representatives (mandataires) will be reduced from the 900,000
accredited for the
October 25
election to 38,000 and these will only be able to vote at the polling
station where they are registered. In addition, some polling station
members will be replaced and presidential candidates will be allowed to
appoint two representatives to supervise the work at the tabulation
center. The training of electoral staff will be improved and lists and
accreditation criteria for observation groups will be published before
Election Day.
The EOM/OAS reiterates the importance of addressing these and
other matters to prevent the repetition of the irregularities presented
in the
August 9 and October 25 elections, urging the CEP to take all necessary measures to timely put them in place.
In light of these efforts, the EOM/OAS calls upon the two run-off
contenders to participate actively in the election. By doing so, they
will respect the will of the Haitian electorate that voted for them on
October 25.
The EOM wishes to underscore the importance of having a competitive
electoral process so that voters have options to express their political
preferences.
The Mission takes note that the 92 newly elected opposition and ruling party deputies took oath
on Sunday, followed by the 14 new senators
on Monday.
On the occasion of the 6th anniversary of the devastating
earthquake of January 12, 2010, the OAS encourages all political actors
to work together for the political, social, and economic development in
Haiti. The EOM/OAS reiterates that the successful conclusion of the
electoral process is not only the responsibility of the CEP and the
government, but also of candidates and political parties, as well as
Haitian citizens.
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