Press Releases

Seychelles Presidential Elections

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
Released on August 3, 2006

Statement by Sean McCormack, Spokesman

The United States commends the people and government of the Republic of the Seychelles on the successful presidential elections held July 28^th to 30^th, 2006.  International observers have noted that the election was conducted peacefully and with few irregularities, and that it met international standards for a credible election.  We commend the Seychellois people on their high voter turnout and their commitment to the democratic process.