Azerbaijan holds voting in penitentiaries, life-sentenced prisoners also vote

In relation to the municipal elections in Azerbaijan, prisoners in the institutions of the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice, including those serving fixed-term and life sentences, as well as military personnel in the Guard Regiment, participated in the voting process, Report informs, citing the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice.

The Service noted that similar to other polling stations, a conducive election environment was established in the subordinate institutions of the Penitentiary Service. These stations were equipped with the necessary equipment and technical means.

"Convicted and detained persons are voting freely in 26 polling stations covering 13 districts in penitentiary institutions. The voting process is monitored by observers."

The municipal elections in Azerbaijan are being held at 5,846 polling stations covering 118 electoral districts. In total, 16,092 candidates are competing for 8,071 members of 685 municipalities.

The voting will run until 19:00 (GMT+4).

According to the Central Election Commission (CEC), 5,961,987 voters are eligible to participate in the elections.

January 29 has been declared a non-working day in Azerbaijan due to the elections.