Ambassador Audrey Glover, head of the election observer delegation, said they will continue following the polls closely till they end
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) said on Sunday that no discrepancies were reported during the elections so far.
The delegation started its on-site observation in Lieutenant Kalmaz Primary School in capital Ankara.
Speaking to reporters, Ambassador Audrey Glover, head of the election observer delegation, said they will continue following the polls closely till they end.
"There are no obstacles to the OSCE delegation, and we continue to observe the election in the methodology we employ all the time,” she said.
The delegation will hold a press briefing at the Sheraton Hotel in Ankara at 3.00 p.m. local time (1200GMT) on Monday.
Presidential candidates and politicians casted their votes on Sunday in Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections. Six candidates are running for president: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the alliance (People's Alliance) formed by Turkey's ruling AK Party and the MHP, Muharrem İnce for CHP, Selahattin Demirtaş for HDP, Meral Akşener for the Good (İYİ) Party, Temel Karamollaoğlu for the Felicity (Saadet) Party, and Dogu Perinçek for the Patriotic (Vatan) Party.Presidential candidates, politicians cast votes in Turkey elections
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Legal proceedings started on Sunday against 10 foreigners who posed as election observers but attempted to interfere with the elections, according to Interior Ministry officials.Officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media, said the foreigners did not have accreditation and they were not Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) observers.Despite this, the foreigners introduced themselves as observers and attempted to interfere with the elections in four provinces of Turkey, the officials said.They added that legal proceedings had commenced against three French nationals in eastern Agri province, three Germans in southeastern Sirnak province, three Italians in southeastern Diyarbakir province, and one Italian in southeastern Batman province.Turkish voters are casting their votes in presidential and parliamentary elections. Voting started at 8.00 a.m. local time (0500GMT) and will continue through 5.00 p.m. local time (1400GMT).Election board assures election security in SE TurkeyErdoğan casts his vote for presidential, parliamentary electionsPortable ballot boxes go to sickly, elderly voters in Turkey elections for the first time
Ten foreigners posing as observers in Turkey’s elections to face trial
Turkey's Supreme Election Council head on Sunday said judicial, administrative and legal steps have been taken regarding election security concerns in a district of southeastern Şanlıurfa province.Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Sadi Guven said: "Following reports [of security concerns], our Council initiated necessary judicial, legal and administrative steps."Guven's remarks came after there were allegations of lack of election security in Suruc district.Erdoğan casts his vote for presidential, parliamentary electionsPortable ballot boxes go to sickly, elderly voters in Turkey elections for the first timeFemale presidential candidate Akşener votes in Turkey electionsHe added that elections across Turkey are ongoing peacefully, drawing a good voter turnout.Turkish voters are casting their votes in presidential and parliamentary elections.Voting started at 8.00 a.m. local time (0500GMT) and will continue through 5.00 p.m. local time (1400GMT).
Election board assures election security in SE Turkey
In an unprecedented move, “portable ballot boxes” found their way to the homes of the sickly and elderly in Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections being held on Sunday.With the introduction of portable ballot boxes, disabled, sickly and elderly voters were able to cast their votes in the comfort of their homes with the help of officers of the election board. Over17,000 voters registered for services of mobile ballot boxes, after complying with requirements of the Supreme Election Council.The voters had to present a medical report explaining their reason for being unable to come to polling stations.Grateful citizens, who conveyed their previous hardships in elections, thanked officials for the portable ballot box system.Six candidates are running for president: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the alliance (People’s Alliance) formed by Turkey’s ruling AK Party and the MHP, Muharrem Ince for CHP, Selahattin Demirtas for HDP, Meral Aksener for the Good (IYI) Party, Temel Karamollaoglu for the Felicity (Saadet) Party, and Dogu Perinçek for the Patriotic (Vatan) Party.Video: Ballot box brought to sickly voter’s home in TurkeyGaleri: Portable ballot boxes brought to elderly, sickly voters’ homeIn April, Parliament passed a bill calling for early elections on June 24, cementing Turkey’s move from a parliamentary to a presidential system. In an April 2017 referendum, Turkish voters approved the switch.Under the changes, the number of lawmakers in parliament rises from 550 to 600, presidential and parliamentary elections will be held every five years, and presidents can retain ties to their political party. The prime minister post is also abolished.Female presidential candidate Akşener votes in Turkey electionsTurkish PM casts vote in electionsTurkey’s main opposition presidential candidate İnce votes in electionsRecep Tayyip Erdoğan has served as president since 2014, and is Turkey's first popularly-elected president. Before that, he served as prime minister from 2003 to 2014.Erdoğan would be Turkey's first leader to rule under the presidential system should he win the election.
Portable ballot boxes go to sickly, elderly voters in Turkey elections for the first time
Some 415 observers from eight international organizations have been deployed to watch Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has sent 234 observers, while the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCEPA) sent 72, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) deployed 35, and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) sent 10 observers.