European Union (EU EOM) Deploys 44 Long Term Observers

European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zimbabwe deployed 44 long-term observers throughout the country ahead of the harmonised elections on July 30.

High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Mrs Federica Mogherini also appointed Mr Elmar Brok, member of the European Parliament as chief observer of the EU EOM to Zimbabwe. The 44 member observer team is the second contingent, following the core team consisting of 10 analysts which arrived in Harare early this month.

European Union (EU EOM) Deploys 44 Long Term Observers

The team will stay in the country until the completion of the electoral process and then prepare a comprehensive final report. A further 44 short-term observers will be deployed a few days prior to election day. A delegation of the European Parliament and diplomats from EU Member States accredited to Zimbabwe will also reinforce the Mission on election day. In a separate statement, EU deputy chief observer Mr Mark Stevens said the long term observers would cover all 10 provinces in both urban and rural areas.

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