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Sierra Leoneans were queued-up and ready to vote by dawn. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Election monitors and party agents checked the incoming results posted as of 9pm. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
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The ballot boxes were sealed until it was time to count the vote. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Agents from the political parties being voted on viewed all steps of the election process. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
To observe the elections, many national and international organizations were present throughout the country. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Scattered showers on Election Day did not deter voters from queuing up. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Heavy rains hit the nation before the elections began, leaving some roads flooded and difficult to pass. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
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In some regions of Sierra Leone, voting took place outside. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
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Presidential and Parliamentary Election ballots were caste side-by-side. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
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Citizens voted in the small village of Robunmba. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
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Voter identity cards were meticulously checked to avoid impersonations. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Many citizens showed-up early in their anticipation to vote. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Before voting began, empty ballot boxes were shown to voters, to demonstrate that this would be a free and fair election. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.
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For security of the vote, the ballot boxes were sealed in public view. Photo courtesy Magnus Ohman/IFES.