U.S. Criticizes Azerbaijani Elections

[Judi Lynn]

Tuesday, 08 November 2005

U.S. Criticizes Azerbaijani Elections

State Department spokesman Adam Ereli (file photo)
(Official Site)
8 November 2005 (RFE/RL) -- The United States yesterday expressed backing for the findings of the OSCE's observer mission, which found the recent Azerbaijani elections beset by irregularities.

State Department spokesman Adam Ereli said there were "major irregularities and fraud" that are of "serious concern."

"Those instances of fraud and reports of major irregularity need to be investigated. They need to be investigated pursuant to Azerbaijani laws and regulations and in ways that redress grievances of people participating peacefully in the political system," Ereli said. "That is an important responsibility of any country that is committed to democracy and the rule of law and the rights of its citizens."

Ereli also said the United States is urging that all demonstrations in connection with the vote should be peaceful.
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http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2005/11/717dedc5-2106-44f7-92d6-f78d57604363.html

[Robeson]

1. Pot. Kettle. Black.

[Blackthorn]

2. Has more to do with glass houses and stone throwing heheh n/t

[Robeson]

3. Yeah, that too.

[TomClash]

4. "Azerbaijan criticizes U.S. Elections"

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