Albert Jónsson: We are not in position to measure impact of allegations
Albert Jónsson: We are not in position to measure impact of allegations

“We list the allegations, but we are not in a position to measure the impact that these allegations, violations have. We are not investigators,” said Albert Jónsson, Head of the ODIHR Election Observation Mission at a press conference on Sunday.

Albert Jónsson “encourages the authorities to investigate numerous widespread allegations properly.”

Today, international observers released a statement, saying Georgia’s local elections were competitive and technically well administered, but marred by widespread allegations of electoral violations, vote-buying, and an unlevel playing field, as well as intimidation and pressure.