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"Residency requirements may discriminate against national minorities. Residence may operate in a discriminatory way against refugees or internally displaced persons. Internally displaced persons should be able to exercise their right to vote; where possible, refugees should enjoy some facility to vote."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process, p. 21

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Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process

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Limits on the right to vote may be based on residency.
Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including residency.