Principles governing the conduct of democratic elections PEMMO Noted with sadness, the death of people when the Assisted voting rules need to be applied army shot protesting civilians. procedurally so as not to violate the secrecy of the vote Political parties should ensure that their supporters are peaceful. A review of the results management specifically reducing the number of forms that should be The observer mission appreciated the high level of completed. women participation as polling staff There was poor lighting in the voting booths at some polling stations. International Republican Institute/National Democracy Institute Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation SADC Principles governing the conduct of democratic elections The layout of polling stations appeared to safeguard All political parties should marshal the will and voting secrecy. demonstrate concerted efforts to unify the country. Though few, cases of violence and harassment demonstrated the need for all stakeholders to work The Judiciary should fulfil its constitutional diligently to honour the people’s will through and obligations by being impartial when addressing beyond elections electoral challenges and provide timely redress for complaints that are lodged. Noted with concern the June 23 Grenade attack in Bulawayo which killed 2 people and injured 49 The Police and the military should exercise restraint and ensure that the election process The ZEC failed to tabulate and publicly avail the produces a peaceful outcome. presidential election results expeditiously. Zimbabweans should weigh the Constitutional Traditional and social media coverage of women Court ruling in light of the overall electoral process candidates focused on superficial attributes like to determine the credibility if the election. appearance. AU Charter on 112 | P a g e