PILPG Update On June 19, Nagorno Karabakh held parliamentary elections that were observed by a six-person PILPG delegation. The delegation was among the over 100 persons who monitored the elections. The PILPG delegation visited over 37 polling sites throughout the country on election day and also met with representatives of six major political parties, members of the Central Election Commission, independent civil society representatives, and the president and foreign minister of Nagorno Karabakh on election day and in the days leading up to the vote. The delegation concluded that the elections were conducted freely and transparently and marked a significant step forward for democratic development in Nagorno Karabakh. More information can be found in the PILPG Report. To access, click here. The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) is a 501 (c) (3) organization, which operates as a global pro bono law firm, providing free legal assistance to developing states and sub-state entities involved in conflicts. PILPG also provides policy formulation advice and training on matters related to conflict resolution. PILPG, which has recently been nominated for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize, has advised over a dozen countries on the legal aspects of peace negotiations and constitution drafting, and over fifteen countries in Europe, Asia and Africa concerning fundamental questions of public international law and foreign relations. PILPG has also advised four international criminal tribunals. PILPG operates in four practice areas:
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