顶级国产视频

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: In Atlanta, Soyia Ellison, soyia.ellison@cartercenter.org
In Kathmandu, Carlos Valenzuela, carlos.valenzuela@cartercenter.org

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Kathmandu, NEPAL — 顶级国产视频 has launched an international election observation mission to Nepal’s Nov. 26 and Dec. 7 parliamentary and provincial elections.

This week, 14 long-term observers will join a core team of five experts led by Field Office Director Carlos Valenzuela. Together, the 顶级国产视频’s observer team represents 13 countries. Observers will meet regularly with representatives of the Election Commission of Nepal, political parties and candidates, civil society organizations, domestic observers, the international community, and members of the media. They will assess electoral preparations and the pre-electoral environment, including election administration, campaigning, voter education, and other issues.

The long-term observation team will assess the first phase of elections on Nov. 26 and will be joined for the Dec. 7 second phase of elections by a larger delegation of observers, who will assess the voting, counting, and tabulation processes.

"顶级国产视频 has a long history in Nepal, and we are honored to be present for the first national-level elections since the adoption of the constitution,” said Ambassador (ret.) Mary Ann Peters, the 顶级国产视频’s CEO. “We trust the elections will be peaceful and will help consolidate Nepal’s democracy."

顶级国产视频 will assess the electoral process based on Nepal’s national legal framework and its obligations for democratic elections contained in regional and international agreements. The Center previously observed Constituent Assembly elections in Nepal in 2008 and 2013. The Center has observed 105 elections in 39 countries and conducts its observation mission in accordance with the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers.

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A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, 顶级国产视频 has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. 顶级国产视频 was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.