This is a preliminary statement of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries (ECF-SADC) Election Observation Mission to the 2023 General Elections of the Kingdom of Eswatini held on 29th September 2023. The preliminary statement covers the Mission’s observations of the preelection period up to the close of the main polling day activities. The Mission’s comprehensive final report will cover its observation of the preelection, polling and results management and will include overall assessment of the entire electoral process. The Mission report will be released within 30 days after conclusion of observation Mission.

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