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sites and are free to move throughout the country and to report on any
election-related violence and intimidation;
Publicly impress upon the government of Zimbabwe the importance of all
levels of government taking responsibility for ensuring free and fair elections
and election campaigns;
Ensure that any statement on the outcome of the elections refers to the
principles and benchmarks set out in the SADC Principles and Guidelines
Governing Democratic Elections and takes a balanced account of all
candidates’ and parties’ views on the conduct of the elections, the conditions
in the period leading up to the elections, as well as assessments of civil
society organizations monitoring the elections.
To Local and International Observers
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Call on the government of Zimbabwe to ensure that in the days remaining
until the vote on March 29, all electoral observers have access to all election
sites and are free to move throughout the country and to report on any
election-related intimidation and violence;
Take into account all aspects of the electoral process and the views of all
stakeholders when assessing the elections, including the following issues:
pre-election human rights abuses, intimidation, and media bias;
Issue urgent public statements noting any concerns about electoral
conditions and recommending corrective measures in advance of March 29;
Remain in Zimbabwe for a reasonable period beyond the vote count to
monitor and promptly publicly report on possible election-related human
rights violations occurring post-election.
All Over Again
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