1.6% of polling stations in Kosovo open late due to lack of commissioners, says DnV
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Demokracia në Veprim (DnV) has deployed 550 observers across the entire territory of the Republic of Kosovo to monitor the electoral process, while 50 operators are working in its call center. During the day, DnV will hold a total of five press conferences.

This was stated at the organization’s first press conference on election day, as reported by Kosovapress journalist Argjentina Shala.

Ismet Kryeziu from DnV said that 1.6% of polling stations opened late, all due to a lack of commissioners.

“According to field data, 1.6% of polling stations opened late, also due to a shortage of commissioners. In some cases, delays in opening are also related to a lack of voting booths. In 2% of polling stations there were problems with how cameras were installed. It is also worth noting that in 16% of polling stations there is no female member in the election commissions. Access to voting centers and their surrounding environment should be equal for all citizens so they can exercise their right to vote. However, for many persons with physical disabilities, exercising this right continues to be accompanied by obstacles. According to our observers, around one-fifth, or 19% of polling stations in Kosovo still do not provide the necessary infrastructure for easy access, limiting their full participation in the democratic process. Meanwhile, outside polling centers, campaign materials from political parties were found, as electoral rules prohibit placing them within a 100-meter perimeter,” Kryeziu said.

Kryeziu also said that although the Kosovo Police are doing their job, it has been reported that in 10% of polling stations there are no police officers present.

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