Embassy Applauds Conduct of First Round Elections

Ambassador Twining, Chargé d'Affaires, being interviewed by Reuters correspondent Daniel Flynn.

During the legislative and municipal elections held on November 19, the U.S. Embassy deployed eighteen observer teams throughout the country.  We noted that the elections proceeded in an atmosphere of calm and there were no indications of fraud.  Based on our observations and conversations with election officials, the elections were conducted...(more)

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