Jaffna, Sri Lanka-Sri Lanka’s Northern Provincial Council Elections 2013:
23 September 2013
Statement by: Commonwealth Observer Mission

The Commonwealth Observer Mission has been present in Sri Lanka since 14 September 2013. The mission’s mandate is to observe and consider all aspects of the electoral process and assess compliance with the standards for democratic elections to which Sri Lanka has committed itself. Where appropriate, the mission may also make recommendations for the future strengthening of the electoral framework.