KYRGYZSTAN BECAME PARTIALLY DEMOCRATIC
Support A1+!Yesterday Kyrgyzstan elected a new President. His name is Kurmanbek Bakiev. The International Election Observation Mission which followed the course of Presidential elections held after the long period of agitations published today preliminary findings and conclusions about the elections.
“The 10 July Kyrgyz presidential election marked tangible progress towards meeting OSCE and other international commitments for democratic elections, although the vote count proved to be problematic. Fundamental civil and political rights were generally respected and there was an improved media environment.”
Albert Jan Maat, Head of the European Parliament delegation, said: "This election was a step forward, even though it was not without flaws. Election day was a sign of this. Now the European Union faces the challenge of supporting further strengthening of democracy in Kyrgyzstan."
