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"Democratic elections should be conducted: e) by impartial…electoral institutions."
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AU: African Union Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa, art. II.4(e)
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  • Election management bodies should be impartial and should not discriminate in the performance of their public function.
  • The state should establish an independent and impartial election body.
  • The composition of the election commission can vary, but the principles of independence and impartiality should be upheld.
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African Union Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa

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