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Article 116
 

The use of Special Forces and structures



Commando forces and other forces of the army are prohibited from being used during the entire election period, except where the Minister of Public Order and Minister of Defense issue a written order when such forces are needed for the surveillance of objects of particular importance or for the replacement of police guard forces. A copy of the written order shall be provided to the CEC immediately upon its  issue. The use of commando forces and other forces of the Army for the surveillance of objects related to the elections is prohibited.



During the entire electoral period, the armed forces are prohibited from conducting military exercises or maneuvers outside their bases  or places of their deployment.



In all kinds of elections the use or participation of the employees or structures of the State Information Service is prohibited.