President Paul Kagame's landslide victory in Rwanda's presidential election Monday was "largely accurate," despite shortcomings and irregularities, electoral observers said Tuesday.
A joint statement by the British Foreign Office and the Department for International Development cited "real concerns" over irregularities, while international observers refused to declare the election free and fair.
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Despite numerous irregularities, local and international observers said the May elections were acceptable.
Citing voting irregularities in Illinois and Texas, many observers questioned whether Kennedy had legally won those states, and some prominent Republicans including Eisenhower even urged Nixon to contest the results.
The first round of voting was largely free of violence, and there were only a handful of complaints of irregularities, according to international observers.
The opposition is demanding a rerun of the vote, which was marred by violence and extensive irregularities, according to international observers.
Citing irregularities in Illinois and Texas, many observers questioned whether Kennedy had legally won those states, and some prominent Republicans including Eisenhower even urged Nixon to contest the results.
According to preliminary results announced on Monday by the central Asian state's electoral commission, Karimov, 77, won 90.39% of the votes in Sunday's election, which was roundly criticised by western observers for irregularities and lack of competition.
International observers note irregularities and opposition parties allege fraud, but the result is upheld by the Supreme Court.
