Monitors of GYLA have observed problems related to inking at several election precincts. The liquid is unstable as GYLA’s monitors confirm that in certain cases marks are not visible when exposed to ultraviolet light.

There were the following types of problems revealed with respect to inking

• Marks are not visible despite exposure to ultraviolet light several times (precinct N91 in Saburtalo, precinct N24 in Krtsanisi);

• The liquid is of poor quality and leaves mark only after the bottle is shaken powerfully (precinct N55 in Nadzaladevi, precinct N8 in Batumi);

• Marks are not visible when ink is applied on top of nail varnish (precinct N8 in Kobuleti, precinct N41 in Nadzaladevi).

It is noteworthy that the problem of inking is a serious flaw and must be eliminated immediately. In precincts where similar problem was observed, GYLA’s monitors draw up complaints demanding suspension of the polling process until commissions are provided with quality liquid.

We call on the CEC to immediately ensure provision of quality liquid for inking for precincts where these problems have been monitored. We also call on corresponding PECs to suspend polling until they are provided with quality liquid.