Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU on the announcement of the elections in Sudan
The European Union welcomes the announcement by the National Electoral Commission of Sudan that nationwide elections are to be held in February 2010.
Holding of free and fair elections is an important element in the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and holds the perspective of a peaceful national, political and democratic transformation of Sudan, as set out in the Interim National Constitution.
A conducive electoral environment should be created to ensure the participation of all Sudanese citizens, including necessary amendments of legislation regarding media and security, as well as appropriate voter information and education.
Outstanding issues such as the declaration of the results of the National Census and the demarcation of the borders need to be concluded as soon as possible.
All efforts must be made to create conditions which allow all citizens of Darfur to exercise their rights to participate in elections in a secure environment.
The European Union, together with the United Nations and other international partners, stands ready to support the preparations and the conduct of elections in Sudan, as appropriate, including by providing election observers, in accordance with requests from the National Electoral Commission.
Contact:
- Zuzana Opletalová, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Tel.: +420 224 182 052, GSM: +420 724 034 154, E-mail: press@mzv.cz
Last update: 16.8.2011 15:32
