Content_paragraphs:  The Government initiated discussions to enable the participation of refugees in
  
  the elections, for which there is still no legal framework. Efforts are being made to
  
  increase the participation of women and ensure that the 35 per cent mandated quota
  
  of women candidates is met. In October 2019, the Government withdrew from the
  
  National Assembly its bill on the status of the National Electoral Authority, fearing
  
  amendments that might compromise its independence.