National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) is for parallel calculation and independent exit-poll in the presidential election
On 7 June the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) adopted at its first meeting an appeal to the international community.
The appeal contains goal of creating the NCDF and calls to support the efforts of the NCDF on democratization of Azerbaijan and protection of human rights.
The appeal noted the importance of assistance in providing democratic freedoms, including freedom of assembly, expression, media, release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan.
Particular attention is paid to the need for democratic presidential elections and the formation of fair and competitive campaign.
The importance of improving the electoral legislation based on the recommendations of the ODIHR/OSCE and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, the organization of parallel calculation of votes and independent exit-poll was stressed. -06D –
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