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International observers for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) harshly criticized on Wednesday President Donald Trump’s “baseless allegations” of fraud in the US presidential elections, stressing that they “weaken public confidence in democratic institutions “.
“No one, no politician, no elected official, should limit the voting rights of the population,” said German MP Michael Georg Link, coordinator of the OSCE observers in Europe responsible for monitoring the elections.
“After such a tense campaign, ensuring that every vote is counted is a fundamental obligation for all government departments,” he said in a statement cited by Agerpres.
The OSCE mission concluded that “the November 3 elections were efficient and well managed, despite the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“The election campaign was marked by deep divisions that sometimes hampered political debates and included unsubstantiated accusations of fraud,” the source said.
As results plummeted from Tuesday night to Wednesday, Donald Trump prematurely claimed his “great victory” in the US presidential election, accusing Democrats of trying to steal his victory by casting a post-election vote. .
“These statements by a president running for re-election undermine public confidence in state institutions and have been seen by many as a heightened risk of political violence after the elections,” the organization added in a preliminary report.
With 57 members, including the United States, Russia, Turkey and all European countries, the OSCE is one of the few forums for dialogue between the West and former Soviet countries. In addition to its election monitoring missions, the OSCE has had a mission in the Ukraine conflict.
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