Widespread claims of vote-buying in Bulgaria

Widespread claims of vote-buying in Bulgaria

SOFIA, Oct 24 - Widespread allegations of vote-buying and pressure on minorities, even if largely unproven, marred Bulgaria's presidential and local elections, international observers said Monday.

"Vote-buying is extremely difficult to observe and to prove and we do not have any true evidence," OSCE mission chief Vadim Zhdanovic told a press conference.

"But regardless of the veracity of the allegations of vote-buying, the fact that they are so persistent and widespread concerns us because it undermines public trust in the election process," he added. --->>>

Voter fraud: 65% of votes in Balochistan were bogus

Voter fraud: 65% of votes in Balochistan were bogus

Balochistan had the highest rate of fake voters during the 2008 general election, according to findings from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). --->>>

New Bulgarian Internet Site Monitors Election Violations

New Bulgarian Internet Site Monitors Election Violations

A new internet site dedicated to the monitoring of violations in the election process in Bulgaria has been launched in the eve of the October 23 presidential and local elections.

The project comes on the backdrop of data of Transparency International showing that 20% to 25% of Bulgarian voters become victims of the so-called "controlled vote" with 12% admitting they have been involved in vote buying and selling.

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The internet address of the site is http://fairelections.eu and has versions in Bulgarian and English.

'Vote rigging' mars Egypt election - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

'Vote rigging' mars Egypt election - Middle East - Al Jazeera English: "Slow voting, isolated protests, clashes and claims of vote rigging have marked Egypt's parliamentary election, the result of which is expected to strengthen the ruling National Democratic Party's (NDP) grip on power and further weaken the opposition. --->>>

CBC News - World - Haiti election a 'massive fraud'

CBC News - World - Haiti election a 'massive fraud': "Haiti's immediate future appears unclear after a dozen presidential candidates called for the annulment of Sunday's general election, citing widespread fraud.

Michel Joseph Martelly, Mirlande Manigat, Charles-Henri Baker and Jean Henry Ceant were among the candidates who attended an afternoon news conference to denounce what they called 'this massive fraud.' --->>>