As Somaliland approaches its presidential election scheduled for November 13, 2024, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) marked several significant developments in the electoral process.

On Tuesday, the commission welcomed the first contingent of international observers, who arrived to monitor the election proceedings, reinforcing the state’s commitment to democratic transparency.

The arrival of international observers comes at a crucial time as the nation concludes its first round of election rallies. The NEC expressed satisfaction with the largely peaceful conduct of citizens during initial campaign activities, noting that most participants adhered to electoral laws and codes of conduct. This successful completion of the first phase has set a positive tone for the upcoming second round of political campaigning, which begins Wednesday.

The advance team of observers comprised Tim Cole, Chief Observer, Francisco Flores, Sandi Gale, Bartek Lech, and Conrad Heine. Represented in this group were the United Kingdom, Spain, New Zealand, and Poland.

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