These international observers can be counted on to obey the law, but you cannot say that about the conservative groups that are the vocal opponents to allowing them around. Why are they defensive? What do they have to hide? A free and fair election should stand up to any amount of scrutiny.
The UN has a terrible record for upholding human rights. It seems every where they go to "help", the "people" end up in deplorable conditions while the UN workers take advantage of them. Just why does the UN need to be here?