December 20, 2007 - 14:50 AMT
OSCE/ODIHR 24 long-term and 250 short-term observers to follow RA presidential election
The OSCE/ODIHR intends to request the OSCE member states to send 24 long-term observers to follow the Armenian presidential elections due on February 19, 2008.

According to the OSCE/ODIHR NEEDS ASSESSMENT MISSION REPORT, the short-term observation mission will include 250 members.

Long-term observers will follow the election campaign, candidates' access to media, registration of the candidates, appeals and preparation for the elections, IA Regnum reports.