MONROVIA – The Liberia Elections Observation Network strongly condemns the electoral violence in Gbarpulo, which again has prevented elections from taking place in Nomodatanau, Kongba district. Security forces have surrounded the town and LEON observers were not allowed to enter to observe last night. Voting got underway this morning in 3 polling places in Nimba and in Grand Gedeh, under the watchful eyes of LEON observers and party agents. LEON observers have reported that all four polling places opened on time today and that everything is proceeding correctly. LEON observers rated the process as very good or good in all tally centers, often commended the magistrates for the transparency of the process.

Source: Front Page Africa December 16, 2020 06:22 UTC