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8
JULY: TO FURTHER CONSOLIDATE
THE
IMAGE OF THE ALBANIAN DEMOCRACY
On the 8th of July 2001 the second round
of elections will take place. This second round is of a decisive
importance taking into consideration that at its conclusion the
general result of the elections will be released.
Taking into account the special significance of this
second round, AHC first of all appealed to the voters to actively
take part in the elections in order to fulfill their right and
responsibility as citizens. The full participation in the elections
is considered as the necessary condition and of primary need for the
final results of the elections which started on the 24th
of June.
Second, AHC appeals to all the electoral subjects in
order to display self-control and maturity in their efforts to
achieve the expected results as it was done so in the first round.
Incidents which could infringe the general peaceful atmosphere of
the campaign and that of the election’s day should be avoided.
In addition, AHC appeals to the electoral structures
to fulfill the law strictly and correctly, in order to ensure a
normal development of the expression of the free will of the voters
as well as to treat objectively the eventual problems which may crop
up during this phase. A special responsibility belongs to the
Central Electoral Commission which is expected to carry out its
duties with impartiality and professionalism as it did during the
first round. The members
of the zonal commissions and those of the voting centers should feel
the great responsibility assigned by the law and should not become
prey of the political influences.
The police forces have also a heavy responsibility,
which according to all probabilities will face similar problems as
those faced during the first round.
AHC expresses its conviction that with the efforts of
all the factors of the second round the image of the Albanian
democracy will be preserved and strengthened. Efforts should be made
by all in order to have a positive overall evaluation of the
elections by the international community so that another great
achievement of Albania can be reached in the road of the progress
towards the most advanced standards of the democratic countries.
03.07.2001
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