Referendum in Chechnya, 23 March 2003
OSCE/ODIHR and Council of Europe experts
examine preparations for the 23 March referendum in a polling station in Grozny, Chechnya, during an assessment visit on 3 March 2003. (OSCE) Photo details
Type:
Referendum observation mission
Country:
Russia
Following an invitation from the Election Commission and the Head of Administration of the Chechen Republic to observe the referendum on the draft constitution and election laws, a joint assessment mission comprising of OSCE/ODIHR and the Council of Europe’s Secretariat visited the Russian Federation, including the Chechen Republic, from 26 February to 3 March 2003.