Officials Give Ground After Election Fraud Allegations
Election officials in the Caspian state of Azerbaijan yesterday annulled the results of Sunday's parliamentary vote in one out of 125 districts and ordered a recount in another, a symbolic concession to US and EU criticism of the election after allegations of fraud.
Election officials in the Caspian state of Azerbaijan yesterday annulled the results of Sunday's parliamentary vote in one out of 125 districts and ordered a recount in another, a symbolic concession to US and EU criticism of the election after allegations of fraud.
Protests are expected today in the capital Baku, the opposition claiming it would muster 30,000 people.
The Azadlyg opposition bloc, which got six seats, has demanded that the government overturn the results. The ruling YAP party said it had a "convincing victory", which gave the government at least 100 loyal MPs.
Protests are expected today in the capital Baku, the opposition claiming it would muster 30,000 people.
The Azadlyg opposition bloc, which got six seats, has demanded that the government overturn the results. The ruling YAP party said it had a "convincing victory", which gave the government at least 100 loyal MPs.
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