71. Election monitors and diplomats said they did not believe there was any organized violence, only overzealous supporters on both sides. 72. Election monitors called the election generally free and fair. 73. Election monitors from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe appealed to authorities to pursue the investigation to the end. 74. Election monitors said, however, that voting was going smoothly in much of the country, with no major violations of voting laws by midday Sunday. 75. Election monitors said, however, that voting was reported going smoothly in much of the country, with no major violations of voting laws by midday Sunday. 76. European Union election monitors said the vote was flawed, and several members of the electoral commission resigned in protest. 77. Federal election monitors stood watch as voters in Cicero went to the polls Tuesday in a fight for control of the corruption-plagued and ethnically divided Chicago suburb. 78. Foreign election monitors, including former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, gave the election only tentative approval, saying it was too soon to declare it free and fair. 79. Foreign leaders had praised Indonesia for pulling off what election monitors said appeared to be a peaceful, fair vote despite scattered irregularities and intimidation. 80. Foreign election monitors observing this election said it was clear that Civic United Front areas were the most affected by the lack of ballots. |