LADE reports 133 violations between April 24 and May 7
BEIRUT The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) held a press conference at its headquarters in Sanayeh, Friday at 10am, to announce its second report concerning the violations to the electoral law which took place between April 24 and May 7.
During this period of time 133 violations were reported, mostly related to articles 59, 68 and 71 of the electoral law. Exaggerated electoral financing, distribution of services for electoral purposes, usage of inappropriate language, and taking advantage of public goods and funds for electoral ends, are some of the various election related violations. Different Lebanese parties from both March 8 and March 14 as well as independents were mentioned in the LADE report.
Amongst those violations: several meetings in religious and public places such as a meeting for women supporting the Future Party in the Basaba Mosque in the Chouf region; a reception during which Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, who is also running for the election in Saida, received guests in the Grand Serail for electoral purposes.
Moreover, LADE also notes that a ceremony was held under the patronage of Speaker Nabih Berri, in the American University in Hermel during which former Minister Ali Hossein Abdallah assured that the opposition's list will definitely win. Several pictures of candidate Michel Aoun were displayed at the Lebanese University in Fanar as well. The electoral list of Baalbek candidates was declared in front Baccus Temple in Baalbek knowing that it's a public landmark under the management of the Ministry of Tourism.
The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) is an association that aims at improving the Lebanese electoral system and reinforcing the fair and democratic practice of parliamentary and municipal elections in Lebanon. Its main objective is to increase voter awareness and commitment to their electoral rights and duties and to monitor elections and insure its fair application based on the Lebanese regulations and laws. LADE is managed by 12 executive committee members directly elected from the general assembly. Its general assembly counts around 200 volunteer members of concerned citizens from all over Lebanon. The Electoral research committee conducts research on electoral system and laws reform, organizes conferences, seminars, lectures related to elections, generates and collect literature on election systems.
During this period of time 133 violations were reported, mostly related to articles 59, 68 and 71 of the electoral law. Exaggerated electoral financing, distribution of services for electoral purposes, usage of inappropriate language, and taking advantage of public goods and funds for electoral ends, are some of the various election related violations. Different Lebanese parties from both March 8 and March 14 as well as independents were mentioned in the LADE report.
Amongst those violations: several meetings in religious and public places such as a meeting for women supporting the Future Party in the Basaba Mosque in the Chouf region; a reception during which Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, who is also running for the election in Saida, received guests in the Grand Serail for electoral purposes.
Moreover, LADE also notes that a ceremony was held under the patronage of Speaker Nabih Berri, in the American University in Hermel during which former Minister Ali Hossein Abdallah assured that the opposition's list will definitely win. Several pictures of candidate Michel Aoun were displayed at the Lebanese University in Fanar as well. The electoral list of Baalbek candidates was declared in front Baccus Temple in Baalbek knowing that it's a public landmark under the management of the Ministry of Tourism.
The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) is an association that aims at improving the Lebanese electoral system and reinforcing the fair and democratic practice of parliamentary and municipal elections in Lebanon. Its main objective is to increase voter awareness and commitment to their electoral rights and duties and to monitor elections and insure its fair application based on the Lebanese regulations and laws. LADE is managed by 12 executive committee members directly elected from the general assembly. Its general assembly counts around 200 volunteer members of concerned citizens from all over Lebanon. The Electoral research committee conducts research on electoral system and laws reform, organizes conferences, seminars, lectures related to elections, generates and collect literature on election systems.
source: iloubnan.info
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