Kazakhstan: reforms necessary for holding democratic elections have yet to materialize, observers say, OSCE/ODIHR (2011)
The statement of OSCE/ODIHR observers said that April 3 presidential vote in Kazakhstan revealed similar shortcomings as those noted in previous elections in the country. The international observers noted that while the election was technically well administered, the absence of opposition candidates and of a vibrant political discourse resulted in a non-competitive environment.
The link address is: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/76349
