http://www.danmorrison.net/2010/04/17/sudan-the-carter-centers-preliminary-statement/ Journalist, photographer, and author of The Black Nile Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:10:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.danmorrison.net/2010/04/17/sudan-the-carter-centers-preliminary-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Brains Like a Shoe » Now What in Sudan? Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:40:36 +0000 http://www.danmorrison.net/?p=243#comment-23 [...] The Carter Center and European Union today issued preliminary reports on the Sudanese elections.  Both found that the elections failed to meet international standards.  Here is an excerpt from the Carter Center report: While it is too early to offer a final overall assessment, it is apparent that the elections will fall short of meeting international standards and Sudan’s obligations for genuine elections in many respects. Nonetheless, the elections are important as a key benchmark in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and because of the increased political and civic participation that has occurred over the last several months. Ultimately, the success of the elections will depend on whether Sudanese leaders take action to promote lasting democratic transformation. [...] [...] The Carter Center and European Union today issued preliminary reports on the Sudanese elections.  Both found that the elections failed to meet international standards.  Here is an excerpt from the Carter Center report: While it is too early to offer a final overall assessment, it is apparent that the elections will fall short of meeting international standards and Sudan’s obligations for genuine elections in many respects. Nonetheless, the elections are important as a key benchmark in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and because of the increased political and civic participation that has occurred over the last several months. Ultimately, the success of the elections will depend on whether Sudanese leaders take action to promote lasting democratic transformation. [...]

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