CSF election task force and campaign for protecting members in Azerbaijan discussed at annual sub-group meeting

The CSF Election Task Force, made up of election and civil society experts from Eastern Partnership and EU countries, was launched in Yerevan at the occasion of Armenia’s presidential elections in February. Over the course of a week, the CSF Election Task Force composed of eight individuals from Belarus, Georgia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Austria and the UK supported local CSOs in their observation of the electoral process. Task Force experts met with representatives of political parties, civil society organisations, media and the diplomatic community in Yerevan, as well in the regions. The CSF report on the Armenian elections was produced by the national platform and the Steering Committee. Both statements are on EAP website (see here). The sub group also discussed preparations for elections in Georgia, Azerbaijan and possibly in Moldova. Local CSF organisations will be monitoring elections supported by observers from the CSF. The subgroup discussed the possibility of organising a campaign to protect its members in Azerbaijan and appealing to public opinion in the EU to support civil rights in the country. The campaign could be titled “Invest in Democracy”