PRISTINA, Oct 16 (Hina) - The Mission of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said on Tuesday the main electoral commission had accepted lists of candidates who were to participate in the November 17
parliamentary vote. A total of 1,282 candidates from 26 political groups will run for seats in the future Kosovo parliament, OSCE Mission spokeswoman Clair Trevena said. The main electoral commission in Kosovo has approved extending the deadline for the submission of slates for the coalition 'Povratak' (Return), because it was formed later than other parties. The OSCE Mission has defined several criteria for local monitors who are to observe the election process, Council of Europe officials, who will follow the Kosovo election, said. At least 6,000 local observers have applied for monitoring the elections, of whom 87 are from Kosovo political parties and the rest from non-government org
PRISTINA, Oct 16 (Hina) - The Mission of the Organisation for
Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said on Tuesday the main
electoral commission had accepted lists of candidates who were to
participate in the November 17 parliamentary vote.
A total of 1,282 candidates from 26 political groups will run for
seats in the future Kosovo parliament, OSCE Mission spokeswoman
Clair Trevena said.
The main electoral commission in Kosovo has approved extending the
deadline for the submission of slates for the coalition 'Povratak'
(Return), because it was formed later than other parties.
The OSCE Mission has defined several criteria for local monitors
who are to observe the election process, Council of Europe
officials, who will follow the Kosovo election, said.
At least 6,000 local observers have applied for monitoring the
elections, of whom 87 are from Kosovo political parties and the rest
from non-government organisations.
(hina) rml