International election observers, including The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG), are scheduled to meet with the Election Commission (EC) today (17). This marks the first meeting ahead of the upcoming presidential election, with observers set to visit districts from tomorrow (18) for monitoring.

People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) urged the public to stay calm and avoid spreading rumors, highlighting the need for maintaining law and order during the election period.