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ODIHR publishes final report on Kazakhstan’s presidential election
17 June 2011
The 3 April early presidential election in Kazakhstan revealed shortcomings similar to those in previous elections, the final report published by ODIHR on 17 June concluded. While the election was technically well-administered, the absence of opposition candidates and of a vibrant political discourse resulted in a non-competitive environment.
The report also states that the legal framework continues to include major inconsistencies with OSCE commitments and other international standards, including excessive restrictions on the right to be elected, freedom of assembly, and freedom of expression.
“Needed reforms for holding genuine democratic elections still have to materialize,” the report says.