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"An international election observation mission therefore should not be organized unless the country holding the election takes the following actions: (…) e. Guarantees the international election observer mission’s freedom to issue without interference public statements and reports concerning its findings and recommendations about election related processes and developments."

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UN: Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers, para. 12.e

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Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers

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Observers should be permitted to follow all aspects and stages of an electoral process.