ELECTIONS-2015. 80 observers accredited in the Vitebsk region
In the Vitebsk region, 80 observers have been accredited by territorial commissions for the election of the President, the regional commission reported.
According to operational data as of August 10, the largest number of observers were accredited by district commissions - 63 people, in Vitebsk by district commissions - 13, in Novopolotsk - 2 people, and 2 observers received accreditation from the regional commission.
Moreover, the absolute majority among the accredited observers are representatives of public associations - more than 87% (70 people). The most active in nominating observers are the Belarusian Republican Youth Union, the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, "Belaya Rus", the Belarusian Public Association of Veterans, and the RPOO "Belarusian Helsinki Committee". Among the observers are also representatives of the Belarusian Red Cross Society, the Belarusian Peace Fund, and the Belarusian Union of Women.
As for political parties, they have not shown any activity yet - only 2 representatives of the Communist Party of Belarus have been accredited. One observer was nominated by a work collective, and two by citizens through applications.
In the region, 26 territorial electoral commissions for the election of the President of Belarus have been formed. In addition to the regional commission, these include 21 district commissions, one city commission in Novopolotsk, and three district commissions in Vitebsk.
Alena Tikhonova, BELTA.