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Interagency Commission urges media to report possible violations ahead of elections “based on specific facts”

The body considers media reports on violations by public servants, and information provided by an interagency task force on political associations or observer organisations. Photo: Ministry of Justice

Agenda.ge, 25 Oct 2024 - 12:34, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Interagency Commission for Free and Fair Elections under Georgia's Ministry of Justice on Thursday urged domestic media to report possible violations of the election legislation ahead of Saturday’s parliamentary vote “based on specific facts”.

The Commission called on all parties involved in the elections to “avoid general, non-identifiable and vague statements” when referring to possible violations of the legislation.

The body considers media reports on violations by public servants, and information provided by an interagency task force on political associations or observer organisations.

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