Fraud cited in Tajikistan's elections as early count gives pro-government party major lead

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan _ Preliminary results show Tajikistan's pro-government party winning weekend parliamentary elections by a landslide, officials said Monday, as international monitors and the opposition cited widespread fraud.

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Published inThe Canadian Press
Main Author Leonard, Peter
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Toronto Canadian Press Enterprises Inc 01.03.2010
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Election results
Elections
Local elections
Voting machines
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Summary:DUSHANBE, Tajikistan _ Preliminary results show Tajikistan's pro-government party winning weekend parliamentary elections by a landslide, officials said Monday, as international monitors and the opposition cited widespread fraud.