Multimedia

Carter Center Press Conference: Zimbabwe’s 2023 Harmonized Elections

Watch today's full press conference with the Zimbabwe electoral observation mission leadership team: Prof. Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, Democracy Program Director David Carol, Associate Director Sarah Johnson, and Chief of Party for the Center's mission in Zimbabwe Masa Janjusevic.

Read the Preliminary Statement on Zimbabwe’s 2023 Harmonized Elections: https://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/zimbabwe/zimbabwe-preliminary-statement-2023.pdf

Background:
The Carter Center was invited to observe the Aug. 23 elections by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and arrived in Zimbabwe on July 28. The mission was led by Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria. Fifteen long-term observers from 12 countries were deployed throughout the country in advance of election day to assess election preparations. On election day, 62 observers from 30 countries visited 201 polling stations across all 10 of Zimbabwe’s provinces to observe voting and counting. Carter Center observers continue to assess the conclusion of vote tabulation and, as per its mandate, intends to remain in Zimbabwe to observe the post-election environment and announcement of final results.

Learn more about our Democracy Program: https://www.cartercenter.org/peace/democracy/index.html

The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

Give to The Carter Center: https://bit.ly/3BhtgKZ

Subscribe to The Carter Center here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEflQYP-68reOwcih7UKyDg?sub_confirmation=1

For more information about the Carter Center's work, visit: https://www.cartercenter.org/

Follow The Carter Center:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cartercenter/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarterCenter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecartercenter/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-carter-center

#CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #Zimbabwe #Democracy #elections