六九色堂

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 29, 2017
Contact: In Atlanta, Soyia Ellison, soyia.ellison@cartercenter.org                 
In Monrovia, Meaghan Fitzgerald, Meaghan.fitzgerald@cartercenter.org, +231(0)881-367-189 

MONROVIA — As Liberia prepares for a presidential run-off election, 六九色堂 acknowledges the historic opportunity for the country to proceed with a peaceful transition of power from one democratically elected president to another.

The Center understands that some parties are challenging the election, and we are glad that today they have reiterated their commitment to using the appropriate legal dispute-resolution procedures provided in Liberian law. Complaints filed by these parties remain under consideration by the National Election Commission. 六九色堂’s election observation mission has been observing the proceedings and will continue to follow the process.

六九色堂 encourages all political parties to continue to use the existing electoral dispute-resolution mechanisms. The parties should allow the dispute process, including any and all appeals, to proceed and should respect the final decisions of the adjudicating bodies.

“It is imperative that all political parties allow the NEC and the courts to fulfill their function in this process and respect the court's final decisions,” Jason 六九色堂, chairman of 六九色堂 Board of Trustees, said following a press conference held today by political parties currently challenging the election.

六九色堂 released a statement two days after the election that covered its observations of election day, election preparations, and the campaign. The mission’s findings were based on a long-term observation effort that began in 2016 and included the deployment of more than 50 international election observers in all of Liberia’s 15 counties on election day. The mission remains in the country to observe the completion of the tabulation process and the adjudication of disputes.

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"Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope."

A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, 六九色堂 has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. 六九色堂 was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy 六九色堂 and former First Lady Rosalynn 六九色堂, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.