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OAU team arrives to observe elections

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    An eight-person observer team from the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) arrived in Khartoum on Wednesday to monitor the presidential and parliamentary elections due to take place from 11 to 20 December, Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA) reported. It said the team was led by Ambassador Pascal Gayama, former OAU Assistant Secretary-General. All the main opposition parties are boycotting the polls and have asked the Supreme Court to postpone the elections, on grounds that the present political situation does not allow for a fair and democratic process. Sudan’s parliament was dissolved a year ago by President Umar al-Bashir and a state of emergency remains in force. The election results are due to be declared in February.

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