ANFREL believes that the use of election observers can provide an effective means of verifying the integrity and fairness of electoral process and its outcomes. In addition, the presence of observers will create an atmosphere that decreases the likelihood of intimidation, violence or fraud. Well-planned observation missions therefore can significantly instill confidence in voters, increase their willingness to participate in electoral process and help them express their political will at the polling station free from fears of reprisal. The ANFREL Election Observation Mission for the Cambodian National Assembly Election 2003 was established on May 19, 2003 and ended on August 3 the same year. Mission Coordination is stationed in Phnom Penh. Major ANFREL observation activities were divided into two parts: long-term observation and short-term observation.

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