Commonwealth unveils 17 member observer group for presidential election
24 Aug 2013, 8:22 PM
Neil Merrett
Former Prime Minister of Malta Dr Lawrence Gonzi is to head a 17 member Commonwealth group arriving in the Maldives on August 31 to observe the upcoming presidential election.
The group, constituted by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma, is mandated to “observe and consider all aspects of the electoral process” on September 7 to ensure it is held in compliance to agreed standards for fair polling.
It was confirmed by the Maldives Election’s Commission late last month that observers from both the Commonwealth and EU would be monitoring the election. Representatives from other local groups and institutions have also pledged to observe the vote.
The Commonwealth Observer Group, scheduled to arrive in the Maldives later this month, is expected to be in the country until September 14.
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