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"If there are no credible opposition candidates, unreasonable restrictions on the formation or conduct of political parties or candidates, or no reasonable prospect that voters would have the power to vote incumbents out of office, then the genuineness of elections is called into question."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Handbook for Domestic Election Observers, p. 17

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Handbook for Domestic Election Observers

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Regardless of their ideological position, political parties should be treated equally in being recognized and registering as a party.