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'Absolutely Fair': Ethiopian Observer Impressed by Russian Presidential Elections
'Absolutely Fair': Ethiopian Observer Impressed by Russian Presidential Elections
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Voting to elect Russia's next president began on Friday and will continue for three days until March 17, with tens of millions of citizens expected to cast... 15.03.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The presidential election in Russia is being conducted in a completely fair manner, Dr. Petros Woldegiorgis, an observer from Ethiopia and President of Bonga University, told Sputnik Africa, noting the well-planned and organized nature of the vote.Dr. Petros Woldegiorgis particularly noted the accessibility measures in place, including the option for citizens in distant locations to vote via telephone—a novel experience for him.Thorough observation at multiple polling stations, Dr. Petros Woldegiorgis reported no irregularities or violations, emphasizing the presence of observers and representatives from various parties.Reflecting on the importance of firsthand observation, the president of the university emphasized its value in sharing experiences and insights with colleagues upon his return to Ethiopia.In particular, the observer expressed the desire for Ethiopia to adopt technological innovations such as online voting used in the Russian elections.When asked about the purpose of his delegation's visit to Russia, the president of the university highlighted the strong bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Russia. Among the observers of the Russian presidential elections are also the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly of Member Nations, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Central American Parliament.In total, more than 200 parliamentary observers have been accredited, in addition to dozens of electoral experts.
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'Absolutely Fair': Ethiopian Observer Impressed by Russian Presidential Elections
16:38 15.03.2024 (Updated: 07:53 16.03.2024) Voting to elect Russia's next president began on Friday and will continue for three days until March 17, with tens of millions of citizens expected to cast their ballots. Delegations of international observers from 36 countries have arrived in Russia, including from 30 national parliaments, as well as from 5 international organizations.
The presidential election in Russia is being conducted in a completely fair manner, Dr. Petros Woldegiorgis, an observer from Ethiopia and President of Bonga University, told Sputnik Africa, noting the well-planned and organized nature of the vote.
"Really, it is well planned, well organized. I have seen the voters, how they are electing. As to my observation up to now, it is absolutely fair. I appreciate it," he said.
Dr. Petros Woldegiorgis particularly noted the accessibility measures in place, including the option for citizens in distant locations to vote via telephone—a novel experience for him.
"The general feeling I have is wonderful," the observer remarked. "From Alpha to Omega, what I have seen now, honestly speaking, I'm very much excited."
Thorough observation
at multiple polling stations, Dr. Petros Woldegiorgis reported no irregularities or violations, emphasizing the presence of observers and representatives from various parties.
Reflecting on the importance of firsthand observation, the president of the university emphasized its value in sharing experiences and insights with colleagues upon his return to Ethiopia.
"It enables me to share a kind of experience. It enables me to see the organization, how they organize this election process. As a mature citizen, I can observe, I can get some kind of experience from this," he explained.
In particular, the observer expressed the desire for Ethiopia to adopt technological innovations such as online voting used in the Russian elections.
When asked about the purpose of his delegation's visit to Russia, the president of the university highlighted the strong bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Russia.
"Of course, as we all know, Ethiopia is one of the best friends of this great Russia," Dr. Petros Woldegiorgis concluded.
Among the observers of
the Russian presidential elections are also the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly of Member Nations, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Central American Parliament.
In total, more than 200 parliamentary observers have been accredited, in addition to dozens of electoral experts.
