The election process has been more transparent than earlier elections, but no detailed voting results have yet been published. The extremely low voter turn-out reflects limited confidence in the Parliamentary process. The election system appears to combine negative aspects of several election systems, without providing clear advantages.
An overall evaluation of the election process can only be given when the results are published in full and possible appeals completed. This statement presents preliminary findings of a limited, qualitative assessment of the elections. A full report will be published in October.
Download the statement below, available in English and Arabic.