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EU sends observers to Jordan to observe parliamentary elections

Xinhua, September 18, 2016 Adjust font size:

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Jordan deployed Sunday 40 short-term observers throughout the country, an official said.

The group is the last batch of EU observers and it brings the overall number of EU observers in Jordan to 108.

"The short-term observers will be deployed across the Governorates of Jordan, in both urban and rural areas. Together with the other EU EOM observers, they will be the eyes and the ears of the mission on election day during polling, counting and tabulation of results," Deputy Chief Observer Nikolai Vulchanov said in a press conference Sunday.

Prior to their deployment, the short-term observers received a two-day in-depth briefing in Amman on the electoral background, voting procedures, the political environment and other topics.

On Tuesday, Jordanians will head to the voting centers to elect the 18th Lower House of Parliament.

The upcoming elections are marked by the participation of all political parties including the Islamic Action Front, which is the largest opposition party in Jordan.

The short-term observers will observe together with a Delegation of the European Parliament and EU diplomats. In total the EU EOM deploys on the election day 108 observers from all 28 EU member states as well as Norway, Switzerland and Canada.

"The mission observers will be visiting many polling stations from the opening to the closing of the polls," said Vulchanov, stressing that the EU EOM is independent, neutral and will not interfere in the electoral process.

The mission will issue a preliminary statement on its findings on Thursday. A final report - with recommendations for future elections - will be published within two months from the completion of the electoral process. Enditem