The OSCE delivers its report on electoral fraud in Russia

12^th March 2012

On 5th March the OSCE delivered its report on the Russian presidential election during which it observed infringements, both during the campaign and with regard to procedural irregularities. As outgoing Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin indeed benefited from better conditions - in terms of access to the media for example. The organisation also noted complaints lodged by people who suffered pressure on the part of their superiors who forced them to take part in the new President's campaign. Finally the report reivews voting conditions (ballot stuffing, multiple votes, late additions to the voting lists) and counting (poor organisation and lack of transparency).

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