Kyrgyzstan approves procedure for public observation centre at elections

Kyrgyzstan's Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has approved the procedure for organising the work of a Public Observation Centre. According to Kabar, in a report dated 16.10.26, the decision was adopted today. The commission said the centre's main goal is to create conditions for viewing video broadcasts from polling stations in real time on voting day in upcoming elections and referendums in Kyrgyzstan.

The centre will be organised on voting day by the Central Commission to ensure transparency of the electoral process and provide access to video from polling stations. Citizens, media representatives, international and other observers, and other interested people may enter freely, provided they comply with the established requirements. The rules cover visitor registration, the issuing of temporary badges and procedures for viewing video.

Visitors to the centre are barred from campaigning, interfering with equipment or disrupting public order. Using the videos for campaigning purposes, or for actions aimed at determining the content of voters' expression of will, is also not permitted.