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International Election Observation Operations

International Election Observation Operations aim to ensure the fair execution of elections and other voting to establish a ruling apparatus by democratic means in areas disordered by conflicts. These operations are implemented outside the parameters of UN Peacekeeping Operations and are carried out by the UN, the Organization of American States (OAS), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and other regional organizations.


Japan's Record of International Election Observation Operations
Based on the International Peace Cooperation Law