Document #1016340

Guardian

Monitors to boycott Russian election in row over restrictions

http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,2254018,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12

ecoi.net summary:
OSCE says, it will not oversee presidential elections due to 'severe restrictions' placed on it by Moscow; Kremlin would have allowed observers to arrive by 20 February - an offer too close to election date for OSCE; watchdog argues on strong media bias towards ruling party and harassment of opposition members
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
Guardian
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,2254018,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
7 February 2008
Document ID:
1016340 (former ID 91374)

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