A team of 18 international observers from various countries, including France, has been monitoring the legislative elections in Fez, Morocco, on September 23. The observers, led by the "La 9ème Talents et Territoires" association, have been conducting field visits to various polling stations in the city. They have reported that the voting process has been taking place in normal conditions, with no major incidents or irregularities observed.
The observers have visited several polling stations in different areas of Fez, including Bab al-Ftouh, Bensouda, Monflor, and the old medina. They have also visited areas in the surrounding regions, including Oulad Tayeb. According to the team leader, Khadija Kamroui, the observers have visited six schools with nearly 30 polling stations and have not reported any significant issues.
The observers have noted the presence of representatives from various political parties at the polling stations they visited. Kamroui emphasized the importance of this presence in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. The observers have also been monitoring the voting process, including the use of indelible ink to prevent multiple voting.
Anna Frederique Amoua, a French politician and member of the observation team, explained that their mission is based on a standardized technical framework to monitor the different stages of the elections. The framework focuses on the presence of authorized members at polling stations, the availability of electoral documents, and the procedures for closing and securing ballot boxes.
According to Amoua, the observers have verified that the procedures were regularly respected in the polling centers they visited. No technical or security incidents were reported during the team's visits. The observers will continue their mission until the end of the vote-counting process and will compile their findings into a technical report.
The election observation mission in Fez is part of a larger national initiative coordinated by the same association. By mid-day on Wednesday, observation teams had visited 96 schools with nearly 890 polling stations across several regions, including Tangier, Salla, Khouribeka, Asfi, Kelmim, and Laayoune.
The observation teams will continue their work until the end of the electoral process, and their findings will be presented to the National Human Rights Council. The council will use this information to assess the integrity of the electoral process and identify areas for improvement.
Key points
- The international observers reported a smooth voting process in Fez, Morocco, with no major incidents or irregularities observed.
- The observers noted the presence of representatives from various political parties at polling stations, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
- The observation mission is part of a larger national initiative to monitor the elections and ensure their integrity.
