Joint Statement to the OSCE on Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections
February 7, 2025
Today, a joint statement was issued by representatives of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the European Parliament, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, expressing concern about the conduct of the recent parliamentary elections in Tajikistan.
The statement noted that the elections, held on February 6, 2025, were marred by irregularities and lacked transparency. The statement also expressed concern about the lack of genuine opposition candidates and the restrictions on media and civil society organizations.
The statement called on the Tajikistani authorities to address these concerns and ensure that future elections are conducted in accordance with international standards. The statement also called on the OSCE to continue to monitor the situation in Tajikistan and to provide assistance to the Tajikistani authorities in improving the electoral process.
The text of the statement is as follows:
Joint Statement on the Parliamentary Elections in Tajikistan
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the European Parliament, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe express our concern about the conduct of the recent parliamentary elections in Tajikistan.
The elections, held on February 6, 2025, were marked by irregularities and lacked transparency. There were credible reports of voter intimidation, ballot stuffing, and other forms of electoral fraud. The lack of genuine opposition candidates and the restrictions on media and civil society organizations further undermined the credibility of the elections.
We call on the Tajikistani authorities to address these concerns and ensure that future elections are conducted in accordance with international standards. This includes providing a genuinely competitive electoral environment, ensuring the independence of the electoral commission, and respecting media freedom and freedom of assembly.
We also call on the OSCE to continue to monitor the situation in Tajikistan and to provide assistance to the Tajikistani authorities in improving the electoral process.
Contact:
- OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: +43 699 1444 2001
- European Parliament: +32 2 284 2000
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): +48 22 520 0600
- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe: +33 3 88 41 22 22
Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections: Joint Statement to the OSCE
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