CLEAN : Unlevel playing field in Turkish referendum: monitors

The international observer reported that the April 16th constitutional referendum was conducted on an uneven playing field, with unequal opportunities for the campaign sides. Voters lacked impartial information, and civil society organizations were excluded. Although technically well-administered, late procedural changes removed safeguards, leading to opposition contestation.

What was a significant issue identified by the international observer regarding the 16th April constitutional referendum?

• Well-administered technical aspects

• Equal opportunities for both sides

• Exclusion of civil society organizations

• Impartial information provided to voters

What was lacking in the information provided to voters during the referendum?

• Technical details

• Voting locations

• Impartiality

• Campaign strategies

Which aspect of the referendum was noted as being well-administered?

• Civil society participation

• Technical aspects

• Voter information

• Campaign opportunities

What was the impact of the late changes in counting procedures during the referendum?

• Removal of an important safeguard

• Enhanced voter participation

• Improved campaign equality

• Increased impartial information

How did the opposition react to the changes in counting procedures?

• They contested the changes

• They were unaware of the changes

• They supported the changes

• They ignored the changes