Elections in Uzbekistan Plan

Parliamentary Elections, 21 December 2014
Mission at a glance

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  Head of Mission: Ambassador Daan Everts (Netherlands)
  
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  12 core team experts from 9 participating States, based in Tashkent
  
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  8 long-term observers, deployed throughout the regions
  

Mission schedule

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  2 December: Opening press conference
  
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  5 December: Deployment of long-term observers
  
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  21 December: Election day
  
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  22 December: Press conference on preliminary findings and conclusions
  

Press Conference
Following an official invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and in accordance with its mandate the OSCE/ODIHR has deployed a limited election observation mission (LEOM) to observe the 21 December 2014 parliamentary elections.
ODIHR conducted a needs assessment mission (NAM) from 28 to 30 October 2014 to assess the pre-election environment and the preparations for the presidential and municipal elections and in order to recommend whether to deploy an OSCE/ODIHR election-related activity for the forthcoming elections, and if so, what type of activity best meets the identified needs. The NAM recommended the deployment of a limited election observation mission.
Long-term Observation
The OSCE/ODIHR LEOM, headed by Ambassador Daan Everts, began work on 2 December. The LEOM has a core team of 12 international staff at the head office in Tashkent, drawn from 9 OSCE participating States. Eight long-term observers are expected to arrive in the country by 4 December and will be deployed in teams of two throughout the regions.
In the course of its work, the OSCE/ODIHR will assess these elections for compliance with OSCE commitments and other international obligations for democratic elections, as well as national legislation. Observers will follow campaign activities, the work of the election administration and relevant state bodies, and implementation of the legislative framework. As part of the observation, the LEOM will conduct comprehensive monitoring of the media.