International observer: convenient conditions ensured at Belarus’ polling stations
Islamdzhan Karimov, from Uzbekistan, has informed that about three dozen CIS long-term observers are currently working in Belarus
“We have got acquainted with the documentation and conditions at polling stations, also talking to the chairmen and members of the precinct commissions. As we see, all stations are ready, and people are already actively voting. A great job has been done to prepare this,” Islamdzhan Karimov, the Deputy Director of the Information and Analytical Department of the CIS Executive Committee, said, adding that the process is developing in line with the Belarusian law.
The international observer noted that early voting is a practice used by many countries. “It is available in the interests of people. Different circumstances might make it impossible to visit a polling station and exercise the right to vote on the main day. Therefore, it is important to meet the referendum participants halfway and create conditions for everyone without exception,” he explained.
At the moment, there are about three dozen long-term representatives of the CIS observation mission in Belarus. They have been working countrywide since February 1st.
“Observers analyse the situation on the spot and send data to the single headquarters for its further processing and summarising. The CIS mission will announce its final assessment on February 28th,” Mr. Karimov said.
