International Election Observation Intensifies

International Election Observation Intensifies in Sri Lanka

by Staff Writer 15-09-2024 | 6:53 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - 71 representatives from various international election observation organizations have arrived in Sri Lanka.

Among them, 43 are from the European Union (EU), and 22 are from the Commonwealth. Additionally, 6 observers from the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) are also in the country.

In the coming days, 34 more EU observers and 3 additional ANFREL representatives are expected to arrive. 7 observers from neighbouring countries will also be joining the process.

The National Election Commission said that the observer teams have commenced their pre-observation activities to ensure comprehensive coverage across all 22 electorates.